Senior Designer, Special Projects, Events & Experiences

INTRODUCTION 

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.  

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

Burberry is looking for a talented Senior Designer, Special Projects, Events & Experiences to join the Marketing & Comms team. Within this role you will be responsible for creating meaningful creative experiences for the brand across a diverse range of global projects to include events, experiences, and gifting initiatives. You will lead the creative process end to end, from the conceptual ideation, visualisation and creative development. 

You will work on diverse global projects, from in-store product activations to major events like London Fashion Week, and everything between. This dynamic role involves creative direction on spirit and mood, physical experience, scenography, lighting, digital, graphics, and branding, along with design direction for touchpoints such as packaging, gifting, and collateral.

Please note that applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered for review.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take creative instruction and guidance from Director, Events Production and Director, Events Experiences
• Develop the creative thinking in line with commercial strategic priorities for Marketing & Client
• Manage all aspects of the design process; from research and ideation to creative conceptualisation, presenting concepts with impact and clarity
• Communication of design ideas through reference packs and sketches/hand-drawings, translating vision into to global guidelines in collaboration with cross functional teams.
• Partnering with and supporting the events and production teams across all projects and where necessary identifying key reputable suppliers to support in delivering the creative vision
• Lead a new way of working that focuses on a more efficient, streamlined creative process and output regarding the commercial strategy for events production, experiences and special projects - including partnering with agencies and third parties
• Support on the ground to ensure supplier quality and overall vision is achieved to the highest standard
• Manage and prioritise tasks and projects, ensuring deadlines are adhered to
• Maintain a global awareness of cultural trends in music, art and fashion; be on the pulse of industry knowledge to build innovative and relevant creative ideas

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Proven experience in creative design for the retail and live events/theatre industries and spatial or experimental design with a focus on thoughtful and intelligent design.
• Energetic and motivated creative thinker passionate about continual learning and growth in the fashion space.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, thriving in collaborative team environments, with strong self-motivation and exceptional organisational skills.
• Agile and adaptable problem-solver committed to delivering outstanding results while staying current with emerging trends in the fashion and luxury industry.
• Knowledgeable in budget management, materials consideration, and procurement processes, with experience working onsite with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Keynote and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus.

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.