Overview
Senior Fashion Manager based at our inhouse Studio in South Shields to lead our in house styling and art direction capabilities predominately for our ecommerce studio but also supporting on campaigns. You will be a key member in our inhouse studio management team helping build a culture of continuous improvement and creative excellence. Reporting to the Senior Creative Services Manager. Looking for an experienced creative leader who knows how to coach and develop team members.
Responsibilities
* Work with the Brand and design teams to lead the development the styling and art direction for Barbour and Barbour International across men's and women's ecommerce photography as well as leading our styling capabilities across the business.
* Lead the further development of creative concepts by ensuring the styling and art direction teams are creating art direction/styling/product mood boards in line with each specific shoot brief across ecommerce and campaigns.
* Provide expert knowledge of key trends and how to translate them for the Barbour and Barbour International brands across men's and women's.
* Lead the season ecommerce styling sessions with sales and design for our ecommerce.
* Lead the stylists and art directions to create world class, simple styling and art direction guidelines to codify the Barbour and Barbour International style for internal and external teams.
Commercial Acumen
* Collaborate closely with design and sales teams to understand creative & commercial goals of each brand/collection and execute through styling and art direction.
* Bring expert product knowledge (both creative and commercial) to every project, ensuring styling is seasonally appropriate and aligned with the 5-year commercial plan.
* Lead the development of global nuances of our brands styling and help the team understand cultural differences in styling.
Team Development
* Inspire and manage the inhouse and freelance creative team of photographers, stylists and art directors to achieve best in class ecommerce photography.
* Work with other senior managers across production and photography to ensure each campaign shoot brief/concept is understood and delivered and the overall output of the inhouse studio is the best it can be.
* Directly manage, lead and develop the inhouse team of stylists and art directors and ensure quality from freelancers. Act as a mentor and coach for those outside direct management in the studio.
Attention To Detail
* Ensure all critical admin jobs of the styling and art direction team are completed to the required standard, including:
* Creation of shoot garment lists with accurate product information.
* Prep garments ahead of shoots.
* Ensure products are looked after and correctly stored/transported across projects.
* Follow pre and post shoot processes correctly.
* Ensure correct stock management processes are implemented at all times.
Skills and Experience
* Experience working in styling and art direction across men's and womenswear.
* Experience directly managing, coaching and developing teams.
* Team player, able to work with other senior team members to build a strong studio management team.
* Previous experience with a global brand or retailer is preferred.
* Significant experience working on busy shoot sets (location & studio).
* A passionate fashion stylist/art director with experience in both on- and off-model shoots.
* Creative mind with a strong understanding of commercial strategies.
* Robust knowledge of trends and brands.
* High competence using MAC operating systems and Microsoft Office (Excel/PPT).
* Self-motivated, able to take and give direction; strong communication and leadership of a set.
* Exemplary attention to detail and ability to develop systems and processes and ensure they are followed.
Additional Information
* Travel will be involved in this role when required.
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
* Free onsite parking
* Subsidised canteen
* Wellbeing support
* Operate hybrid & flexible working
* 4pm finish on a Friday
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.
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