Product Development Assistant

Born in 1971, the roots of Mulberry are in Somerset, England. For more than fifty years, Mulberry has been a British lifestyle brand, internationally acclaimed for quality and design capturing the Mulberry Spirit.

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:

As the Product Development Assistant you will assist in the development of categories of the Men's and Women's Leather Goods collections. Ensuring the timely development and delivery of the range from prototype development through to production, in line with the critical path.

In addition, you will be responsible 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:

• Embrace and demonstrate the Mulberry values and behaviours: honesty, dynamism, and a community-oriented spirit.
• 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, we are committed to using business as a force for good. You'll be encouraged to incorporate environmentally and socially responsible practices into your work, supporting our Made to Last strategy across Climate, Circularity, and Community.
• Help 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.

Skills and Knowledge 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