Burberry Japan K.K. - Feature Company

At Burberry, we believe in the power of creativity to open new spaces

This serves as our North Star and is the thread that connects our past to our future. It remains our guiding principle, from the products we design to how we work together to push boundaries. 

We believe that by having a working environment where everyone feels supported and has a true sense of belonging, we make it possible for creative thinking to flourish;  harnessing the ingenuity of our talent, continuing  Burberry’s heritage of innovation and shaping the future of luxury.

Read on to learn more about Burberry, our people, how we operate as a business and what we stand for as a company.

Our Japan headquarters – Ginza

It is an exciting time to join our business in Japan. There are ambitious plans to continue investing and expanding, through new openings, store relocations and renewals. The team at our Ginza headquarters is focused on creating a fashion-forward, luxury experience. By playing your part in this, you will find huge opportunity to learn and grow with us.

Life at Burberry

“I think one of the things that makes Burberry different is that we’re always looking forward - experimenting, trying new things and pushing boundaries.”

We are focused on attracting and retaining a broad range of the best talent. We believe in fostering an open culture, which supports our people to thrive and creates a sense of belonging. Working at Burberry means entering an inclusive space where all perspectives are valued, ideas are shared freely, and creativity is encouraged. 

We are a passionate team. Adaptable and agile, we see change as an opportunity and embrace its possibilities. We put our best into everything we do, working together to pursue the extraordinary.  

In the following sections, you can learn more about what drives us; how we are working to implement positive change within our industry and communities; our commitments to diversity and inclusion, and how we support our employees’ personal and professional development. 

OUR CULTURE
Working at Burberry means entering an open space where all perspectives are valued, and creativity is encouraged. We believe listening to our people, learning from their perspectives enriches our culture.

OUR RESPONSIBILITY AGENDA
From our products to our packaging and the people who craft them, we’re building on our history of innovation to drive positive change and help transform our industry.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AT BURBERRY
At Burberry, we have always sought to build a culture that is truly inclusive. We believe that diversity of thought, experiences and voices opens spaces for new ideas to thrive, fuels creativity and enables us to truly fulfil our purpose.

YOUR DEVELOPMENT
The landscape of our industry is constantly evolving. We ensure our people have the tools they need to grow both personally and professionally. By supporting their wellbeing, we believe our teams are better equipped to collaborate and create, while building a culture of openness and compassion.  

OUR TEAMS

Burberry is a home for creative minds from different backgrounds, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. 

We recruit the best talent for every aspect of our business and offer a supportive space for minds to thrive. While our teams are diverse and varied in expertise, we have the same purpose, common values and a shared vision for our brand.

RETAIL
We operate around 400 main-line stores, concessions and outlets across more than 30 countries. Burberry’s retail spaces are designed to allow customers to immerse themselves in our brand, products and the stories that inspired them.

CREATIVE
Creativity is at the heart of our purpose as a company and that purpose drives our desire to push boundaries in all of our products across womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, accessories, jewellery, footwear and beauty. 

MANUFACTURING
Exacting manufacturing standards ensure Burberry products are of exceptional quality. Our centres of manufacturing excellence in the U.K. and Italy uphold Burberry’s heritage of bringing innovative design to life with unwavering attention to detail.

CORPORATE FUNCTIONS
As a luxury brand, attention to detail is second nature. That is true not just in our designs, but also for our corporate support functions, which include IT, HR, Finance and Legal, as well as Procurement, Strategy and Corporate Responsibility.

SUPPLY CHAIN
Our supply chain is global and multifaceted with a range of crucial functions, which guide our products’ journey from the design desk right through to our manufacturing sites, as they reach our stores and finally our customers.

BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
Our Burberry Business Services (BBS) office in Leeds, Yorkshire brings together highly skilled shared services teams from Finance, HR and Procurement, as well as some Customer Service and IT roles. A centre of excellence, BBS simplifies processes and fosters teamwork across several functions.