Styling Assistant

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.

PURPOSE:

Assist the Brand Styling team with shoot preparation and logistics, product pulls and on-set support to ensure styling aligns with brand direction and shoots run smoothly, delivering high-quality content.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support product pulls for Tier 1 projects, assisting Styling Editors and Stylists to build looks and prepare for shoots.
• Assist Stylists and Creative Consultants across brand projects. 
• Assist Tier 2 and social shoots, including preparation, set-up, and on-set support. 
• Handle stock control and sample organisation, ensuring products are tracked, prepared, and returned correctly.
• Assist with on-set organisation, product handling, dressing looks and maintaining an organised workspace. 
• Source samples from Showroom, Product Development, and Photo Studio teams. · Ensure all shot products are recorded and shared with relevant teams after shoots.
• Work with teams such as Production, Events, and VIP when needed. 
• Support styling research and gather inspiration references. 
• Maintain and organise styling storage, kits, and documents. 
• Provide general admin and ad hoc support to the Styling team. 
• Assist the e-commerce photo studio when required 

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1 year experience within fashion industry 
• Experience assisting styling womenswear and menswear, RTW or still life in editorial or commercial setting.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the luxury fashion industry 
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines 
• Proven ability to work quickly and effectively with an eye for detail 
• Creative mind set · An understanding of Photography and Art Direction 
• Ability to be flexible to working hours 
• Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Capture One, Keynote and Excel good understanding of programmes preferable

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