Burlington Stores

Off-price retailer selling excess inventory

Fashion Director

MerchandisingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$135k - $175kHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Extensive experience in fashion retail, with a proven track record of success in fashion buying, merchandising, or product development roles.
Ability to influence across functional teams and at all levels.
Skill in visually, verbally, and in writing communicating trends in specific product categories.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

Curate, develop, and execute the overall fashion strategy for a specific merchandising family of business.
Translate fashion trends into product assortments that resonate with the target demographic and drive sales.
Oversee the fashion cycle, from trend forecasting and product development to merchandising and retail presentation.
Stay informed about global fashion trends, consumer preferences, and market dynamics; use trend forecasting resources and market research to anticipate trends and present actionable insights to merchant teams seasonally.
Collaborate with merchandise partners to develop balanced product assortments aligned with the brand identity and target audience, including a cohesive mix of styles, colors, and price points; define and identify pre-season testing opportunities.
Develop merchandising strategies through product selection, branding initiatives, and marketing campaigns; maintain brand consistency while identifying opportunities for brand elevation and differentiation.
Provide relevant and actionable opportunities to merchant partners, and inform and inspire internal stakeholders and decision makers.
Cultivate vendor relationships to secure advantageous partnerships, exclusive collaborations, and favorable terms.
Develop and adhere to the go-to-market process calendar, ensuring information is provided on relevant dates and critical milestones are met.
Lead and inspire a team of fashion professionals; provide guidance, mentorship, and training to foster skill development and career advancement.
Collaborate with marketing, operations, and store management to align the retail business.

Desired Qualifications

Excellent leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Position Overview

The Fashion Director is responsible for curating, developing, and executing the overall fashion strategy for a specific merchandising family of business. The Fashion Director is at the helm of translating fashion trends into tangible product assortments that resonate with the target demographic and drive sales. This role entails overseeing the entire fashion cycle, from trend forecasting and product development to merchandising and retail presentation.

The Fashion Director profoundly influences our aesthetic identity and market positioning, shaping consumer perceptions and driving sales growth through strategic product assortment planning and trend forecasting. Through their visionary leadership and keen understanding of consumer trends they drive immediate business success.

A Day in the Life

Trend Forecasting and Analysis: Stay abreast of global fashion trends, consumer preferences, and market dynamics. Utilize trend forecasting resources and market research to anticipate upcoming trends and translate them into actionable insights for the brand. Present key ideas to merchant teams on a seasonal basis. Product Assortment Planning: Collaborate with merchandise partners to develop a well-balanced product assortment that aligns with the Burlington's identity and meets the needs of the target audience. Ensure a cohesive mix of styles, colors, and price points. Define and identify pre-season testing opportunities. Merchandising Strategy: Develop merchandising strategies to Uphold and strengthen the brand identity through strategic product selection, branding initiatives, and marketing campaigns. Maintain brand consistency across all touchpoints while continually seeking opportunities for brand elevation and differentiation. Provide relevant and actionable opportunities to merchant partners. Inform and inspire internal stakeholders and decision makers. Market and Vendor Management: Cultivate strong relationships with vendors to secure advantageous partnerships, exclusive collaborations, and favorable terms. Develop and adhere to the go-to market process calendar to ensure information is provided at relevant dates and hits all critical milestones. Team Leadership: Lead and inspire a team of fashion professionals. Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to foster skill development and career advancement within the team. Cross Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, and store management, to ensure alignment and cohesion across all aspects of the retail business. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment to drive collective success.

You'll Come With

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Skills and Abilities: Extensive experience in fashion retail, with a proven track record of success in fashion buying, merchandising, or product development roles. Excellent leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence across functional teams and at all levels. Skilled in the visual, written, and verbal communication of trend in specific product categories. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and be flexible to changing priorities. Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

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: $135,000.00 - $175,000.00

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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