Burberry Creative Designer — Windows & Pop‑In
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
About Burberry
An international luxury fashion house with a global retail footprint and a reputation for refined craftsmanship and experiential retail. The employer operates boutiques and flagship stores in major capitals and collaborates across creative, marketing and store teams to present immersive brand narratives in physical spaces.
Creative Designer (Windows & Pop‑In) at a leading luxury fashion house in London — design and deliver window displays and pop‑up activations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and articulate creative concepts for shop windows, seasonal displays and temporary pop‑up activations that align with brand direction and global campaigns.
- Produce detailed presentation visuals, technical drawings and 3D models for internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Specify materials, finishes and furniture; source and prototype display elements and bespoke props.
- Manage project budgets, timelines and tender processes; coordinate with suppliers, fabricators and fit‑out contractors to ensure quality and compliance.
- Supervise on‑site installation, de‑installation and handover; resolve technical issues during build and ensure health & safety and retail operational requirements are met.
- Collaborate with store teams, visual merchandising, marketing and commercial stakeholders to optimise customer flow and in‑store storytelling.
- Maintain documentation, asset libraries and post‑project reports to inform future activations and lifecycle management of display elements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Visual Merchandising, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Set/Exhibition Design or related discipline.
- Portfolio demonstrating concept development, technical detailing and completed retail/window or pop‑up projects.
- Solid understanding of materials, joinery, lighting and shopfitting processes.
- Proven track record of managing multi‑stakeholder projects, suppliers and installation teams.
- Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to cost control, timelines and quality assurance.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–6 years of professional experience designing retail windows, pop‑up activations or exhibition/display projects, including hands‑on management of production and installation.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Set Design, or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
Culture
The employer values refined aesthetic sensibilities, meticulous craftsmanship and experiential retail. The workplace is collaborative and fast‑paced, bringing together creative, commercial and store operations teams to deliver immersive customer experiences.
About Cerulean
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