Product Development Knitwear Specialist

1 day ago


South Shields, South Tyneside, United Kingdom Barbour Full time
Job Title: Product Development Knitwear Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Product Development Knitwear Specialist to join our Menswear team at Barbour House in South Shields. This role will be responsible for developing new seasonal ranges of Knitwear and supporting bulk production sealing procedures & quality control.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Design team to source and develop Knitwear seasonally, aligned to business needs and 5-year plan.
  • Work with suppliers to check and measure development through to sealing samples, assessing against specifications while providing technical input and a commercial eye to ensure consistent and proper fit of garments.
  • Create detailed sample comments to support suppliers in creating accurate samples from initial proto sample development to SMS and pre-production sign off.
  • 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 all information is clear, accurate, and accessible for the team.
  • Track and manage workflow and workload to maintain company critical path deadlines.
  • Support site visits to assess manufacturers for suitability for Barbour production and assist with onboarding new suppliers.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Garment Technology/Fashion or related equivalent, ideally specialising in knitwear.
  • Experience working in a similar role across product development, garment tech, and supplier management.
  • Strong understanding of yarns, construction, pattern cutting, and garment fit in knitwear.
  • Previous use of PLM systems or similar an advantage.
  • Experience 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.

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
  • Access to training and development activities to support your career development

Estimated Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum



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