Product Development Assistant

Established in Somerset in 1971, Mulberry has grown to be the largest maker of luxury leather goods in the United Kingdom. With a contemporary take on British heritage and a focus on responsible craft, our ambition is to create progressive luxury. 

Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brand's inception, in recognition of our purpose-driven approach, in 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp Certification. 

Today, we are a global brand, but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the planet. If these are values you share, we would love you to join our team.

The Role:

Assist in the development of categories of the Men’s and Women’s Leather Goods collections. Ensure the timely development and delivery of the range from prototype development through to production, in line with the critical path.

Take responsibility for the accurate bulk and production Bill Of Materials (BOM) completion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Assist and support the Product Development Manager through the whole lifecycle of the product, from Design Brief to Showroom Sample

- Liaise with the Design Team for the compilation of the BOM on Prima PD with constructional items and amend BOMs as required during development to ensure it accurately represents all components required to manufacture.

- Use technical experience to select suitable colour and tonal information with the Design Team for all accessories to order to successfully complete all BOMs.

- Take responsibility of UPS shipments for Pre-Production samples and transfer of stock on Prima Order Management.

- Manage the wearer tests on products to ensure they perform to Mulberry strict quality standards

- Build up the Product Specification Sheets (PSS) with constructional items, amend PSS as required during development to ensure it accurately represents all components required to manufacture.

- Assist the Quality Team in the sign off of seal samples and spec requirements to effectively deliver production to the correct standard.

Culture:

- Understand and demonstrate the Mulberry employee values and behaviours: Be Bold, Be Imaginative, Be Open, Be Responsible.

- Support Mulberry to deliver an inclusive culture, through behaving in a way that is open-minded and respectful towards others, and understanding that your views, opinions, and experiences may not always be shared by your colleagues.

- Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand.

Sustainability:

- As a certified B Corp business, it is important to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into your work wherever possible. Support the businesses ‘Five C’s’ strategy in addressing and improving Climate, Cultivation, Craft, Culture and Circularity. Promote a greener, more sustainable future.

- Support to foster an environment where diversity is embraced and all individuals feel valued, respected and included. Promote equity, empathy and understanding and demonstrate this commitment within your internal and external communities.

Skills and Experience Required:

- Experience in the leather accessory industry within a technical discipline

- Knowledge of Prima PD computer program or similar ERP system.

- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

- Proven ability in producing accurate work with attention to detail

- Ability to keep calm under pressure, always retaining a friendly and positive can-do attitude.

- Adaptable: can adopt a flexible approach to work and adapt quickly and effectively to unexpected changes whilst ensuring objectives are met, particularly to cater for peaks in business demands.

Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about hiring and developing the best talent. All hiring decisions are made only on the basis of qualifications, skills or experience and as they relate to the particular role. If you need us to make any adjustments to our application or interview processes to enable you to be at your best, please email us at [email protected].