Burberry Central Visual Merchandising Manager
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 4, 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 seeks a Central Visual Merchandising Manager in London to lead global VM strategy and regional guidance. Fixed-term contract.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver visual merchandising guidance and strategic direction to regional VM managers and global retail teams
- Collaborate with Central Merchandising to align VM guidance with business strategic objectives while creating visually inspiring displays
- Partner with Design to ensure displays reflect creative vision and global styling direction while maintaining commercial awareness
- Work collaboratively with Architecture and Activations teams to support fixture, prop, and activation development initiatives
- Provide regional VM teams with regular feedback, training, and in-store visits to share knowledge and foster collaborative working culture
- Drive compliance with global visual merchandising standards and elevate product knowledge across all regions
- Coordinate with fellow Central Visual Merchandisers to maintain high and consistent standards of deliverables
- Demonstrate strategic agility and flexibility in achieving required creative and commercial solutions
- Support visualization of renders for window displays and pop-up initiatives
- Oversee Showroom deliverables across London and Paris locations
- Manage Outlet Visual Merchandising Manager and execution
Qualifications
- 8+ years of professional experience in Visual Merchandising roles, including experience with guidelines development and implementation
- Proven expertise working independently, creatively, and innovatively in fast-paced retail environments
- Strong analytical and detail-oriented approach with clear understanding of both merchandising and business requirements
- Experience working in a luxury brand with large, complex assortments; knowledge of merchandising principles beneficial
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Adobe Suite experience beneficial
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with high organizational ability
- Demonstrated proactive problem-solving mindset
- Strong awareness of luxury industry trends and genuine passion for the fashion industry
Skills
Experience
8+ years of professional experience in visual merchandising roles, with proven expertise in developing and implementing visual merchandising guidelines. Candidates should demonstrate success working creatively and independently within fast-paced, luxury retail environments, with experience supporting large product assortments and managing multiple regional teams or stakeholders.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
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
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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