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Visual Merchandiser, Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover) - Sloane Street
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INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.   

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities. 

 

JOB PURPOSE

We are now looking for a VM in Store for our Flagship Store in Sloane Street. In this role you will support in the execution of Burberry Visual Merchandising directives in partnership with the retail and visual teams, ensure that corporate visual standards are maintained with a commitment to putting the brand first, being customer focused and driving productivity. You will be an ambassador for Visual Merchandising through training, advising retail colleagues day to day and collaborating with store leads on visual actions. 

 

LOCATION: London Sloane Street Flagship

CONTRACT: Fixed-Term Maternity Cover until 1st April, 2027, Full-Time

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • In partnership with the store team, execute the monthly corporate Visual Merchandising guidelines across the store, ensuring key investments are represented and key visual principles are recognised. 
  • Receive and follow guidance from Store Manager/Visual Merchandiser to plan and implement window displays, window refreshes and in-store installations according to corporate standards and timelines. 
  • Be familiar with all Burberry visual communications, guidelines, best-practice documents and brand initiatives. Communicate these to store team as required. 
  • Build close partnerships with the Regional VM team, Store Management, store FOH and BOH teams, and wider VMA community to make best visual decisions for local clients within the global vision. 
  • Be creative and put forward visual ideas / suggestions to the VM partner, elevating standards through creative styling. 
  • Support the store team in making the best visual setting up to ensure a luxury client journey.  

PERSONAL PROFILE

  • Previous experience gained at a high-end luxury level for at least 2 years in VM roles.  
  • Confident, with exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate and problem-solve. 
  • Strong attention to detail and the passion to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Strong organisational and time management skills. 
  • Fluent in English and French 
  • Creative mindset and interest in styling.

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Other facts

Tech stack
Visual Merchandising,Communication Skills,Collaboration,Problem-Solving,Attention to Detail,Organizational Skills,Time Management,Fluency in English,Fluency in French,Creative Mindset,Styling,Customer Focus,Productivity,Training,Advising,Creative Styling

About Burberry

Born from innovation, Burberry is a global luxury brand with a rich British heritage. Now celebrating our 170th year, we continue to build on the pioneering spirit that has defined us since 1856.

Founded by Thomas Burberry, our brand is underpinned by a passion for the outdoors. Thomas Burberry invented the innovative rain-ready fabric gabardine to protect explorers from the elements. In doing so, he created the foundation for the iconic Burberry trench coat, which remains core to the business even today.

Guided by our history of exploration and our shared belief that ‘creativity opens spaces’, our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities.

As a values-driven brand, we are committed to creating the next generation of sustainable luxury and believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to fulfilling our purpose. Fostering an inclusive culture where differences are valued and embraced enables us to be more creative, engaged and make a more meaningful contribution to the world around us.

To discover more about our brand values, visit Burberryplc.com

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
Founding Year: 1856

What you'll do

  • The Visual Merchandiser will execute corporate Visual Merchandising guidelines in partnership with the store team and ensure that visual standards are maintained. They will also train and advise retail colleagues and collaborate with store leads on visual actions.

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