Flagship Visual Merchandiser – Chicago

Burberry; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry in Chicago is seeking an Associate Visual Merchandiser to lead the local implementation of our global visual merchandising strategy, translating direction into compelling customer journeys. You will work with store teams and regional partners to deliver windows, displays, product presentations and seasonal activations while maintaining brand standards.

The role requires several years in fashion retail VM, a strong portfolio, and willingness to travel for store openings and events;

Qualifications

• Three or more years of visual merchandising experience in fashion, luxury, premium or high-volume retail.
• Portfolio demonstrating windows, mannequin styling, product presentation, space planning and commercial visual execution.
• Strong fashion awareness, creative judgment and understanding of current visual merchandising trends.
• Commercial mindset with ability to interpret sales and inventory data into visual actions.
• Excellent organization and project-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for fast-paced environments.
• Comfort with hands-on installation and safe use of ladders and visual merchandising equipment.
• Travel flexibility aligned to store/launch needs.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the visual merchandising strategy for the Chicago flagship.
• Deliver windows, mannequin styling, product presentations, feature areas, signage, seasonal launches, floor moves and events to the highest brand standard.
• Use sales performance, sell-through, inventory levels, customer behaviour and local market insight to optimise space, product placement and visual storytelling.
• Partner with Store Management, Retail, Merchandising, Marketing and regional Visual Merchandising teams to align commercial priorities, launches and execution plans.
• Maintain exceptional daily presentation standards through regular floor walks, timely refreshes and rapid response to changing trading priorities.
• Coach and provide in-the-moment guidance to store colleagues on brand standards, styling, product placement and ongoing maintenance.
• Coordinate props, materials, fixtures and suppliers, and deliver installations safely and on time.
• Document completed installations and provide clear feedback on product performance, customer trends, execution challenges and local opportunities.
• Travel occasionally to support store openings, seasonal installations, events, training or other business needs, as required.

Skills

Visual merchandising

Portfolio

Fashion awareness

Commercial mindset

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Flexible schedule

Willing to travel

Education

Visual merchandising-related degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Burberry in Chicago is seeking an Associate Visual Merchandiser to lead the local implementation of our global visual merchandising strategy, translating direction into compelling customer journeys. You will work with store teams and regional partners to deliver windows, displays, product presentations and seasonal activations while maintaining brand standards.

The role requires several years in fashion retail VM, a strong portfolio, and willingness to travel for store openings and events;