Knitwear Product Development Specialist

4 hours ago


South Shields, South Tyneside, United Kingdom Barbour Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Knitwear Product Development Specialist to join our Menswear team at Barbour House, South Shields. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new seasonal ranges of Knitwear, supporting bulk production sealing procedures & quality control. This role will work closely with the men's Design team and Technical Manager to create fit for purpose, production viable, price appropriate, quality products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Source and develop Knitwear seasonally in alignment with business needs and long-term plans.
  • Collaborate with key suppliers to check and measure development through to sealing samples, assessing against specifications while partnering with the design team to conduct fit sessions and provide technical input.
  • Create detailed sample comments to support suppliers in creating accurate samples from initial proto sample development to SMS and pre-production sign off, all within critical path deadlines.
  • Communicate daily with suppliers regarding quality and technical issues, critical path milestones, and sample delivery and costs.
  • Identify potential production, quality, and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity.
  • Update the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system with technical information, ensuring clear, accurate, and accessible information for the team.
  • Track and manage workflow and workload to maintain company critical path deadlines.
  • Support visits to manufacturing sites, assess manufacturers for suitability for Barbour production, and assist in the assessment of new suppliers and onboarding process.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • PREFERRED: Degree in Garment Technology/Fashion or related equivalent, ideally specialising in knitwear.
  • Experience working in a similar role across product development, garment technology.
  • Strong understanding of yarns, construction, pattern cutting, and garment fit in knitwear.
  • Previous use of PLM systems or similar an advantage.
  • Experience of working with overseas suppliers.
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Proactive, assertive, organised, capable of prioritising workload and able to deliver to given timelines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Competent all-round IT skills.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the Barbour brand positioning, its heritage, and competitor brands.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience. Additional benefits include 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, and access to training and development activities to support career development.

About Us

Barbour has a rich history dating back to 1894 when founder John Barbour began supplying oilskins and other garments to protect sailors, fishermen, and dockers in South Shields. Under the leadership of Chairman Dame Margaret Barbour, the company has grown into a lifestyle brand sold in over 55 countries worldwide. We remain committed to producing high-quality clothing, footwear, and accessories inspired by the unique values of the British countryside.



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