Fashion Strategy Assistant: Trend Forecast & Alignment

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

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.