The Barbour story began in 1894 in South Shields in the North East of England. Founder John Barbour began supplying oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen and dockers. Still family owned and now fifth generation, Barbour HQ remains in South Shields. Under the leadership of Chairman Dame Margaret Barbour, Barbour has grown into a lifestyle brand sold in over 55 countries worldwide including Europe, the US and Asia offering a wardrobe of stylish functional clothing, footwear and accessories inspired by the unique values of the British countryside. The iconic Barbour Bedale and Barbour Beaufort wax jackets continue to be made by hand in the factory in South Shields. In 2020, Barbour launched Wax for Life, an overarching name for all of Barbourwax services designed to encourage customers to extend the life of their wax garments. Wax for Life includes re-waxing and repairs (first introduced in 1921) and Barbour Re-Loved an upcycling circularity initiative. Each year over 70,000 wax garments are sent back to Barbour globally to be repaired, rewaxed or altered.We are excited to announce that we have opened the application process for our Barbour Visual Merchandising Student Placement within our UK & I Marketing team. In Barbourpaid placement programme, students get a full immersion into the brandculture for a 12-month period. To work with the wider Visual Merchandising team to support their development and maintenance of brand aesthetics throughout key Whole accounts and Barbour Retail stores. In line with Barbouraim to offer essential training to students wishing to work in the fashion business, this role has been developed so that you can gain experience in how design and development functions and the interaction across the business. This opportunity will be a temporary training contract from Summer 2026 Summer 2027.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Support with the VM standards across all accounts and doors.Assist in training instore staff on brand standards, mannequin styling, product display and window execution.Assist in the collaboration with the account managers to deliver any key product information or seasonal focuses to all accounts and doors.Complete weekly VM reports outlining visits completed that week.Work with the retail store managers on supporting with brand specialists in store.Support the Marketing & PR teams with event set ups where required.Assist with the seasonal setup in brand showrooms in London and South Shields ready for sell in and project managing the Dublin showroom set up.Undertake any other reasonable activity, as may be required by senior management.Skills and Experience:Excellent communication and written skills.Experience with graphic design and Adobe Creative Suite is desirable.Good planning and organisation.Strong time management skills.Ability to work well under pressure.Strives for continuous improvement.Awareness of the fashion and textile industry.An interest and understanding of the Barbour brand.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.Benefits:Staff discount25 days holiday as standard plus bank holidaysAccess to training and development activities to support your studiesFree onsite parkingSubsidised canteenOperate hybrid & flexible working4pm finish on a FridayWellbeing supportReward & Recognition ProgramNote: 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.