Flagship Visual Merchandiser: Windows & Styling

Burberry; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry in Chicago seeks an Associate Visual Merchandiser to drive the flagship's visual standards, translating global direction into a locally engaging customer journey. You will lead windows, displays and product placement while collaborating with regional teams to ensure timely launches and events.

The role requires 3+ years in fashion visual merchandising, a strong portfolio, and excellent organization and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of visual merchandising experience in fashion, luxury, premium or high-volume retail; flagship or large-format store experience preferred.
• Portfolio demonstrating windows, mannequin styling, product presentation, space planning and commercial visual execution preferred.
• Strong fashion awareness, creative judgement and understanding of current visual merchandising trends and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the visual merchandising strategy for the Chicago flagship, translating global and regional direction into a compelling, locally relevant customer journey.
• Deliver windows, mannequin styling, product presentations, feature areas, signage, seasonal launches, floor moves and special 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

Fashion awareness

Commercial mindset

Organization & project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on installation

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Flexibility

Education

Degree in visual merchandising or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Burberry in Chicago seeks an Associate Visual Merchandiser to drive the flagship's visual standards, translating global direction into a locally engaging customer journey. You will lead windows, displays and product placement while collaborating with regional teams to ensure timely launches and events.

The role requires 3+ years in fashion visual merchandising, a strong portfolio, and excellent organization and communication skills.