Product Innovation Lead
4 days ago
Job Description
We are looking for a highly skilled Product Innovation Lead - Knitwear to join our menswear team at Barbour House, South Shields. This exciting opportunity will see you work closely with the design team and technical manager to develop innovative new seasonal ranges of knitwear, meeting production viability, pricing, and quality standards. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping our product development strategy, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes to enhance our products.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead the development of new seasonal knitwear ranges, aligning with business objectives and long-term plans.
- Collaborate with suppliers to source high-quality materials, assess their strengths and capabilities, and identify opportunities for innovation.
- Work closely with the design team to conduct fit sessions, providing technical input and commercial insights to ensure consistent and proper fit of garments.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve product quality, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
- Manage supplier relationships, addressing quality and technical issues, and tracking sample delivery and costs.
- Oversee workflow and workload to ensure timely completion of projects and maintenance of company critical path deadlines.
- Visit manufacturing sites, assess their suitability for Barbour production, and evaluate new suppliers and onboard them.
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.
Compensation Package
The estimated annual salary for this position is between £40,000 and £50,000, contingent upon experience. Additional benefits include a discretionary company bonus scheme, staff discount, staff shop, healthcare cash plan, 25 days holiday increasing with length of service plus bank holidays, free onsite parking, subsidised canteen, and access to training and development activities.
About Our Brand
As a world-renowned fashion brand, we are committed to delivering high-quality products that reflect the unique values of the British countryside. With a rich history spanning over 125 years, we continue to innovate and adapt to the changing needs of our customers, ensuring our products remain relevant and desirable.
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