Burberry Associate Visual Merchandiser
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $50,000–55,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
About Burberry
Burberry Limited, a quintessentially British luxury fashion house, is renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to quality. As part of the global luxury conglomerate, Burberry offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and excellence are at the forefront. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture that encourages diversity and sustainability, making it a leader in the luxury industry.
Burberry Associate Visual Merchandiser position in Chicago—execute seasonal campaigns and window installations at flagship location. $50–$55K.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute visual merchandising strategy for the Chicago flagship location, translating global and regional direction into compelling, locally relevant customer experiences
- Deliver windows, mannequin styling, product presentations, feature areas, signage and seasonal launches to the highest brand standards
- Use sales performance, sell-through, inventory levels, and customer behaviour to optimize space, product placement and visual storytelling
- Partner with Store Management, Retail, Merchandising, Marketing and regional Visual Merchandising teams to align commercial priorities and execution plans
- Maintain exceptional daily presentation standards through regular floor walks, timely refreshes and rapid response to changing trading priorities
- Coach and provide in-the-moment guidance to store colleagues on brand standards, styling, product placement and maintenance
- Coordinate props, materials, fixtures and suppliers, and deliver installations safely and on time
- Document completed installations and provide feedback on product performance, customer trends, execution challenges and local opportunities
- Travel occasionally to support store openings, seasonal installations, events, training and other business needs as required
Qualifications
- Three or more years of visual merchandising experience in fashion, luxury, premium or high-volume retail
- Portfolio demonstrating windows, mannequin styling, product presentation, space planning and commercial visual execution preferred
- Strong fashion awareness, creative judgement and understanding of current visual merchandising trends and best practices
- Commercial mindset with ability to interpret sales and inventory information and translate insight into visual actions
- Comfort with hands-on installation work and safe use of ladders, basic tools and visual merchandising equipment
- Degree or formal study in visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, interior or spatial design, visual communications, or related discipline is a plus; relevant hands-on experience equally valued
Skills
Experience
Three or more years of visual merchandising experience in fashion, luxury, premium or high-volume retail; flagship or large-format store experience is preferred.
Education
Degree or formal study in visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, interior or spatial design, visual communications, or related discipline is advantageous; relevant hands-on experience is equally valued.
Workplace
The role is situated in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 50,000 to USD 55,000 per annum.
Culture
Burberry fosters a creative and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and sustainability. The company is committed to being a force for good, driving industry change and championing community engagement.
About Cerulean
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