Fashion Director Assistant

Burlington Merchandising Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. in New York seeks a Fashion Director Assistant to partner with the Fashion Director in shaping seasonal trend direction, product strategy, and brand alignment across key categories.

You will analyze market insights, influence assortment decisions, and present recommendations to senior leaders, ensuring cohesive storytelling across merchandising, marketing, and vendor touchpoints. You will also mentor junior staff and contribute to long-range planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a fashion, buying, merchandising, or product development environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with ability to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead trend monitoring by analyzing fashion, consumer, and cultural insights and present seasonal direction to cross-functional partners.
• Partner with merchants to influence seasonal assortment strategies and validate key styles through data insights and market testing.
• Drive execution of fashion direction through forecast decks, trend alerts, and cross-divisional presentations.
• Act as a connector across marketing, planning, store operations, and other functions to ensure cohesive implementation of fashion strategy.
• Mentor and coach junior staff and support long-range planning.

Skills

Trend forecasting

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Communication and presentation

Organization and prioritization

MS Office Suite

Trend tools (WGSN)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position Overview

The Fashion Director Assistant partners with the Fashion Director to shape seasonal trend direction, product strategy, and brand alignment across key merchandise categories. This role plays a critical part in identifying and interpreting emerging fashion trends, analyzing market insights, and influencing assortment decisions that reflect Burlington’s brand identity and customer needs. Acting as a strategic thought partner, the Fashion Director Assistant drives cross-functional alignment and ensures consistency in storytelling and execution across merchandising, marketing, and vendor touchpoints.

A Day in the Life

Trend Forecasting and Analysis:

Lead trend monitoring by analyzing fashion, consumer, and cultural insights. Synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations that guide merchant strategies. Present seasonal direction and insights to cross-functional partners and leadership.

Product Assortment Planning:

Partner with merchants to influence seasonal assortment strategies, ensuring alignment with brand values and customer expectations. Recommend and validate key styles, colors, and silhouettes through data insights and market testing. Anticipate emerging opportunities and provide direction to maximize business results.

Merchandising Strategy:

Drive execution of fashion direction through seasonal forecast decks, trend alerts, and strategic guidance. Ensure brand consistency and elevate product storytelling across marketing and merchandising channels. Deliver presentations that influence senior leaders and cross-divisional teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Act as a connector across marketing, planning, store operations, and other functions to ensure cohesive implementation of fashion strategy. Represent the Fashion office in strategic meetings and projects, ensuring fashion direction is embedded in decision‑making.

Team Support and Development:

Mentor and coach junior staff, contributing to their professional growth and fostering a collaborative team environment. Partner with the Fashion Director on cross‑divisional initiatives and long‑range planning.

You’ll Come With Education and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

5+ years of experience in a fashion, buying, merchandising, or product development environment.

Skills and Abilities:

Expertise in trend forecasting and market analysis, with the ability to translate insights into actionable business strategies. Strong cross-functional collaboration and vendor management skills to drive alignment and results. Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with confidence influencing senior leaders. Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, timelines, and go-to-market milestones. Strong visual, written, and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and trend tools (e.g., WGSN).

Come join our team.

You’re going to like it here! You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount.

Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance.

Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us.

Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.

Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Compensation Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00

For over half a century, Burlington have been delivering value to our customers, associates and our communities. With our every day low prices on top brand name merchandise for the entire family and home, combined with our dedication to our thousands of associates nationwide and our ability to make an impact in the communities where we live and work, Burlington is proud to be an award-winning off-price retailer.

Visit BurlingtonStores.Jobs for a full listing of our available jobs.