Designer, Architecture - London, United Kingdom - Burberry

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    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.

    The Designer, Architecture is an integral role within the architecture design studio with the responsibility of designing store projects globally.

    Ensuring the store concept and business rationale are clearly delivered in each project.

    This person will have the opportunity to work across a host of creative functions, furniture, fixtures, finishes as well as built environments and popups/installation experience led spaces; developing creative ideas in very different final landing spaces.

    Research and develop ideas across multiple projects, creating bodies of work for internal and external approvals and creative discussion


    • Able to build considered narratives for each project, will be involved in multiple project scales from Flasghip stores to concession for America
    • Communication of design ideas through research, references, and appropriate outputs ie. Be able to pull together design packs for internal and external presentations for Amercia
    • Take ownership of smaller projects under guidance of the Senior Designer, clearly seeking references, sketch and communicating ideas to the team
    • Ability to detail designs in the best tools to assist partners, external contractors or specialists
    • Creative research, ability to develop mood boards capturing a spirit of idea
    • Research and be aware of trends - across retail design, styling and customer interaction
    • Seeing opportunities in the market and being able to use creativity to support commercial streams.
    • Running store layout scenarios and simulations for the store design team.
    • Degree level in Architecture or Interior Design
    • Profient in Vectorworks, Autocad and Photoshop
    • Relevant experience of architecture design in luxury retail in Americas
    • Creative design sensibility
    • Confident creative point of view
    • Well organised, flexible and adaptable