Styling Editor, Still Life & CHW, Digital & Brand (12 month maternity cover)

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 an experienced Styling Editor, Still Life & CHW, Digital & Brand to join the Marketing team. In this position you will be overseeing Still Life product styling & CHW styling for Burberry.com, Brand & Social. Maintaining visual consistencies in styling for Accessories, Childrenswear and RTW Flat shots. Playing a key role in pushing forward Still Life styling for Ecommerce and Brand as the permanent and in-house specialist. You will be managing the freelance teams, styling assistants, Style Guide and workflow with pre and post-production teams for continuous improvement and producing the highest quality of imagery. Working with AD teams across Digital to refresh .com channels and tier 2 project creatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary Styling Contact: Serve as the key styling point of contact for Still Life Digital Commerce, Brand Campaign, and Childrenswear shoots across Digital and Social channels.
• End-to-End Styling Management: Oversee product styling for Still Life and Childrenswear, including Virtual Showrooms, Press Look Books, , Product stories and Social projects, Brand Campaigns, and E-commerce projects.
• Team Leadership: Manage a team of in-house and freelance stylists, ensuring they are well-briefed on product knowledge, style guides, and business requirements while mentoring and training junior team members.
• On-Set Collaboration: Style and guide Social and Campaign shoots on set, ensuring the imagery and product representation align with brand standards and creative goals.
• Daily Studio Oversight: Supervise Still Life sets daily (Accessories, Flats, and Childrenswear), conduct styling reviews, and provide feedback during regular set checks (9am, 1pm & 5pm on each set for styling Review with AD).
• Creative Development: Test and push creative boundaries to optimize product imagery, addressing inconsistencies and proposing improvements for competitive market alignment.
• Collaborative Planning: Attend seasonal product walk-throughs with Merchants to test and plan new product shoots and collaborate on weekly scheduling with production, allocating teams based on expertise.
• Project Execution: Oversee and execute styling for key projects, including Still Life aspects of Brand Campaigns, seasonal Childrenswear campaigns, and additional studio requests for seasonal or .com activation shoots.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Over 4 years of experience in Still Life and Childrenswear styling, with a strong portfolio showcasing editorial and e-commerce work in luxury fashion.
• Proven ability to manage teams in a studio environment, with exceptional organisational skills for coordinating multiple projects and workflows. A team-oriented leader with excellent communication skills, a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Demonstrates a strong creative mindset, attention to detail, and flexibility to adapt to varying work hours and project demands.
• Comprehensive understanding of photography, art direction, and on-set styling, with experience directing photo shoots to achieve brand excellence.
• In-depth understanding of the online luxury market and customer preferences, with effective communication skills to align teams with business goals.

FOOTER

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