Product Development Manager

Company Overview

Born in 1971, Mulberry has been a British lifestyle brand internationally acclaimed for quality and design, capturing the Mulberry Spirit. For more than fifty years we have remained committed to our purpose‑driven approach, and in 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp certification. Today, we are a global brand with values rooted in improving our impact on people.

Product Development Manager for Leather Goods and Accessories – leads the end‑to‑end development process, transforming design concepts into market‑ready products while ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics and quality standards. This role collaborates closely with design, sourcing, production, merchandising and sustainability teams to manage critical paths, budgets and supplier relationships.

• Product Development Oversight – lead development of leather goods and accessories, ensuring alignment with design concepts, brand aesthetics and market trends.
• Critical Path Management – identify and prioritize task sequences that directly impact project completion, ensuring timely delivery.
• Supplier Coordination – source and manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of prototypes and samples that meet quality standards.
• Technical Specification Creation – develop detailed BOMs and product specifications to facilitate clear communication with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Sample Management – oversee creation and evaluation of prototypes and samples to meet design quality and functionality requirements.
• Budget Management – manage development budgets, ensuring projects stay within financial constraints and identifying cost‑saving opportunities.
• Sustainability Integration – incorporate sustainable practices into product development, sourcing eco‑friendly materials and processes where possible.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – work closely with design, merchandising, production and quality teams to ensure cohesive development and successful launches.
• Continuous Improvement – evaluate and refine product development processes to enhance efficiency, quality and innovation.

Embrace and demonstrate Mulberry values and behaviours: honesty, dynamism, and community‑orientation. Support an inclusive culture by acting open‑minded and respectful towards others and recognising that differing views may exist. Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand. As a certified B Corp流, we use business as搜索要善良。You will be encouraged to add环境和社会负责实践to your work, supporting our Made to Last strategy across Climate Circularity and Community.

Foster a culture where diversity is celebrated and every individual feels valued, respected and included; champion equity, empathy and understanding in all interactions—internally and externally.

• Leather Goods Manufacturing Expertise – in‑depth understanding of leather types, tanning processes and construction techniques specific to bags, small leather goods (SLGs) and accessories.
• Supplier Management & Negotiation – proficient in onboarding, evaluating and maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating terms, pricing and minimum order quantities (MOQs).
• Budget Management & Cost Optimization – skilled in managing budgets, identifying cost‑saving opportunities and ensuring expenses align with financial targets.
• Crossциед Functional Collaboration – experience working with design, production, quality and sustainability teams to ensure cohesive development and timely delivery.
• Project Management & Leadership – strong leadership to manage teams and oversee seasonal development timelines according to critical paths.
• Technical Proficiency – familiarity with PLM Prima systems and Microsoft Office suite for data management, reporting and communication.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance – knowledge(Result) of quality control processes, testing methods and regulatory requirements to meet brandологи հաշված standards.
• Sustainability Practices – understanding of sustainable sourcing and ethical practices within the fashion industry.

Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about hiring and developing top talent. All hiring decisions are made based solely on qualifications, skills or experience. If adjustments to our application or interview process are required to enable you to perform at your best, please email us at email protected.

Employment Type:

Full‑Time
Vacancy: 1
Experience Level: Manager

Location:

London, England, UK