Company Description
Company Description: 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 Barbours wax 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.
Position Overview
We are excited to announce that we have opened the application process for our Barbour Campaign & Production Student Placement Programme within our Campaign & Production team. This role is to provide support to the Global Marketing team by assisting with the Studio and Production Manager with the production of Barbour campaign assets through seasonal photoshoots. In Barbours paid placement programme, students get a full immersion into the brands 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 companys growth, and building relationships and skills that they will then carry forward throughout their career. In line with Barbours aim 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 the Studio and Production Manager in their duties.
* Assist with creative shoot decks.
* Manage casting assets, details and requests for additional content.
* Work with the Studio Stylist on in‑house DTC projects.
* Assist in photoshoots when required.
* Supporting with the organisation of archive imagery.
* Liaise with other departments to assist facilitating projects and assets.
* Supporting the Brand team with in‑house Production tasks.
* Supporting the Senior Stylist with sample tracking.
* Upkeep of the studio prop cupboard, ensuring all props are organised correctly and accounted for.
* Manage the day‑to‑day administrative requirements of the in‑house Production team.
* Undertake regular competitor imagery analysis, compiling reports on findings.
* Facilitating the booking of travel and accommodation for the in‑house team.
* Assist in daily admin tasks.
Skills and Experience
* Applicants must currently be studying a related degree at university level.
* Able to work independently and within a team.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Pleasant and efficient telephone manner.
* Strong organisational and time management ability.
* Genuine interest in marketing and demonstrates a willingness to learn more.
* A focus on attention to detail.
* Comfortable working within a pressurised environment to achieve key deadlines.
* Able to establish relationships with people at all levels.
* Competent on Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel and Powerpoint.
* Experience of working in a professional environment answering phone calls and emails is desirable.
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.
Benefits
* Staff discount
* Staff shop
* 25 days holiday as standard plus bank holidays
* Access to training and development activities to support your studies
* Free onsite parking
* Subsidised canteen
* Operate hybrid & flexible working
* 4pm finish on a Friday
* Wellbeing support
* Reward & Recognition Program
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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