Product Developer - Clothing

Company Description:

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Clothing Product Developer to join our Womenswear team here at our Head Office in South Shields in a 12 month FTC. This role will be key to supporting the development of the Women’s clothing range and ensure all product meets costs, quality and brand objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the design team to develop the collection in line with key deadlines
• Main point of contact in terms of development for Suppliers
• Manage the lab dip and yarn / fabric ordering process for SMS
• Analysis of range forecasts to identify Market/ Customer needs.
• Collate and provide product data regarding sales history and cost.
• Develop/ maintain overarching strategic seasonal matrix.
• Create seasonal range size target’s and monitor to ensure targets are not exceeded.
• Responsible for sending out first design tech packs to suppliers and tracking development process.
• Maintain and update PLM system to ensure all changes throughout range development are updated accordingly.
• Communicate all range changes to meet business needs.
• Monitor Range with Critical path deadlines.
• Create and manage seasonal cost log within system to monitor/maintain margin targets.
• Collate initial pricing and work with Supplier to meet margin targets
• Manage seasonal range integration to wider business.
• Work cross functionally with Design and Tech teams

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion design / marketing or similar is preferred.
• Good knowledge and use of PLM system is desirable
• Good knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel / Office.
• Adobe Illustrator knowledge is desirable but not essential
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work proactively and independently.

Benefits:

• Discretionary Company bonus scheme
• Staff Discount
• Staff Shop
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
• Access to training and development activities to support your career development
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Operate hybrid & flexible working
• 4pm finish on a Friday
• Wellbeing support
• Refer a friend bonus scheme

Note: 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.