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J. Barbour & Sons Ltd founded in 1894 is a British lifestyle brand, home to the iconic wax jacket we design, manufacture and market stylish functional clothing and footwear for men, women and children inspired by the unique values of the British countryside.
We are the proud holder of Royal warrants, and remain true to our core values as a fifth-generation family business. Barbour is sold in over 40 countries worldwide, including Europe, the US and Japan but we have our headquarters and roots firmly located in the North East of England.
Position overview
We are excited to announce that we have opened the application process for our Barbour Student Placement Programme within our Womenswear Design & Development Outerwear team. In Barbour’s paid placement programme, students get a full immersion into the brand’s culture for a 12-month period.
During this time, our Placement Students become an integral part of the team, tackling complex business challenges, contributing to the company’s growth, and building relationships and skills that they will then carry forward throughout their career. This opportunity will be a temporary training contract from January - December 2024.
- To support in planning the range and support in updating the Matrix in line with business objectives.
- Create commercial branding packs for each range.
- Support the Product and Development Manager with suppliers and development trips.
- Maintain accurate specifications for product utilising the PDM system in line with determined critical paths.
- Support Design team to ensure accurate/ complete cads are handed over on a timely manner after sketch sign offs.
- Support with design development proto meetings,
- Compile information for product handover meetings to costings team.
- Organise fit sessions as necessary & provide manufacturing sites/teams with relevant quality and fit comments.
- To provide information on Womenswear products to the Marketing and E commerce teams
Skills and experience
- Highly organised
- Strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of Microsoft Business Packages
- Strong communication skills
- Proactive and flexible
- Working knowledge of Cad. Illustrator/Prezi/Photoshop
Benefits
- Staff discount
- Staff shop
- 25 days holiday (pro rata to holiday year and length of placement) plus bank holidays
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised canteen
- Access to training and development activities to support your career development
- Wellbeing support
- Operate hybrid & flexible working
- 4pm finish on a Friday
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
Additional information
- To apply for this placement, you must be currently studying an Undergraduate Sandwich Degree Course and able to undertake 12 months in industry as part of your course.
- This placement is based in our South Shields Head Office.
- To apply for the placement, follow the application process on the careers page by attaching your CV. Once you have applied, please email your portfolio or examples of your work to recruitment@barbour.com
In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
