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Burlington Stores

Off-price retailer selling excess inventory

Fashion Director Assistant

Marketing Generalist & ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$65k - $80kHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a fashion, buying, merchandising, or product development environment is required.
  • Expertise in trend forecasting and market analysis, with the ability to translate insights into actionable business strategies.
  • Cross-functional collaboration and vendor management skills to drive alignment and results.
  • Communication and presentation abilities sufficient to influence senior leaders.
  • Organizational skills to manage priorities, timelines, and go-to-market milestones.
  • Visual, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and trend tools such as WGSN.

Responsibilities

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

About the Company

Burlington Stores

Off-price retailer selling excess inventory

Burlington Stores buys excess inventory from manufacturers and other retailers and resells it in its physical stores and online at discounted prices for brand-name clothing, home decor, and more. Customers access a wide assortment of recognizable brands at reduced prices, with options like gift cards and a loyalty program. It differentiates itself by offering a large off-price selection across categories and a strong emphasis on corporate social responsibility, diversity, and community initiatives. Its goal is to provide meaningful savings while maintaining quality and value and to grow its reach through both stores and online channels.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Greensboro, NC
Founded
1923

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