Burberry Retail Designer, Architecture
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 24, 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 Retail Designer, Architecture in London to lead luxury retail environment design, blending creative vision with detailed architectural expertise.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead flagship and high-complexity retail design projects, driving concept creation, spatial strategy, and experiential innovation
- Develop and present highly creative design ideas using strong visualisation skills including sketches, renders, and 3D models to communicate concepts
- Work independently with confident, concise decision-making, progressing design work with minimal oversight
- Produce comprehensive detailed design drawing packs including facades, layouts, elevations, reflected ceiling plans, and site-specific construction details
- Conduct design research and trend analysis, translating insights into elevated retail experiences and commercially relevant opportunities
- Create refined design outputs including mood boards, material palettes, detailed drawings, and technical documentation for internal and external partners
- Manage external studios and specialist consultants, overseeing detail design packs, construction drawings, and technical deliverables
- Source and integrate innovative materials and techniques, pushing creative boundaries whilst maintaining practicality and longevity
- Demonstrate strong creative thinking and contribute to a high-performance design culture through iterative feedback and refinement
- Provide excellent visual storytelling and presentation skills to communicate ideas to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Mentor junior designers, providing guidance, feedback, and support
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining meticulous organisational standards in a fast-paced luxury retail environment
- Apply deep understanding of luxury retail standards, customer behaviour, and brand experience design to all deliverables
- Navigate ambiguity confidently, making clear decisions and driving projects forward independently
Qualifications
- Degree-level qualification in Architecture or Interior Design
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience in luxury retail design
- Technical proficiency in Vectorworks, 3D modelling, and rendering software
- Practical experience in architectural design within luxury retail environments
- Knowledge of current market trends and competitor approaches
- Excellent organisational, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to influence and negotiate confidently with cross-functional partners
- Proven mentoring capability for junior team members
- Fluency in English
Skills
Experience
Minimum 7 years of professional experience in luxury retail design, with demonstrated expertise in architectural design, concept development, and delivery of complex retail projects from concept through completion.
Education
Degree-level qualification in Architecture or Interior Design.
Workplace
The role is situated 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
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Burberry, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Store Architect», «Architecture Designer, Retail», «Experiential Retail Designer», «Retail Interiors Designer», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.