Burberry Visual Merchandising Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $115,000–125,000/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 seeks an experienced Visual Merchandising Manager to lead East Coast and Canada strategy. Base salary $115,000–$125,000 annually, New York.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own the visual merchandising strategy and execution for the East region, translating global and Americas direction into compelling, consistent, and locally relevant store experiences
- Lead the planning and delivery of seasonal floor sets, product launches, window installations, mannequin styling, visual rotations, events, pop-ups, renovations, and new store openings across the region
- Balance creative excellence with commercial priorities by leveraging sales performance, sell-through data, inventory intelligence, and local market insight to optimize product placement, space productivity, and visual storytelling
- Adapt global visual guidelines thoughtfully to individual store architecture, assortment, stock availability, and customer needs while protecting brand integrity and visual consistency
- Partner closely with Retail, Merchandising, Marketing, Client Engagement, Store Design, Operations, and Central Visual Merchandising teams to align priorities, resolve execution challenges, and deliver business objectives
- Establish a clear regional cadence of store visits, remote reviews, photographic feedback, reporting, and follow-up; identify risks early and communicate practical solutions with clear ownership and timelines
- Coach, train, and develop Visual Merchandisers, store leaders, and store teams, building capability and accountability for daily maintenance of visual standards
- Manage regional visual merchandising calendars, tools, props, vendors, installations, travel, and approved expenditure, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-conscious execution
- Adhere to company Travel & Expense policy, ensuring all travel planning, bookings, and expense submissions are compliant, timely, and cost-effective
- Share field insights, best practices, and competitor observations with regional and central partners to inform guidelines, assortments, and future visual initiatives
- Remain hands-on, open-minded, and flexible, adjusting plans rapidly in response to changing trading priorities, product deliveries, and business needs
Qualifications
- Minimum five years of progressive visual merchandising experience in fashion, luxury, premium, or high-volume retail, including multi-store or regional responsibility; prior people leadership experience preferred
- Portfolio required demonstrating strong examples of windows, mannequin styling, product presentation, floor planning, installations, and commercially effective visual execution
- Strong creative judgment, fashion awareness, and comprehensive understanding of luxury visual standards
- Proven ability to interpret sales performance, sell-through data, inventory management, and assortment intelligence and convert insights into clear visual actions
- Open-minded, flexible, and solution-oriented approach with the ability to reprioritize quickly and work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
- Demonstrated ability to coach, influence, and build productive relationships with store teams, senior leaders, and regional or central partners
- Bachelor's degree or formal study in visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, interior design, spatial design, visual communications, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
Skills
Experience
Five or more years of progressive visual merchandising experience in fashion, luxury, premium, or high-volume retail environments, with demonstrated multi-store or regional responsibility; prior experience leading and developing visual merchandising teams is preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree or formal study in visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, interior design, spatial design, visual communications, or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 115,000 to USD 125,000 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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