Student Placement - Menswear Design (Outerwear)

BARBOUR; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand in the UK is offering a Menswear Design (Outerwear) Student Placement for 12 months, starting Summer 2026. This paid role allows students to immerse themselves in the brand culture and gain hands-on experience in design and development. Responsibilities include conducting research for upcoming seasons and assisting designers in creating mood boards and specifications. Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, and proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, currently studying an Undergraduate Sandwich Degree Course.

Benefits

Staff discount

25 days holiday as standard

Free onsite parking

Subsidised canteen

Access to training and development activities

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be currently studying an Undergraduate Sandwich Degree Course.
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is required.
• Ability to manage time and organize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Research into colour for upcoming seasons and assist designers with mood boards.
• Assist with research and competitor analysis for design.
• Maintain garment specification documents throughout the season.

Skills

Highly organised

Strong communication skills

Proactive and flexible working manner

Strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop

Good time management

Working knowledge of Microsoft business packages

Education

Currently studying an Undergraduate Sandwich Degree Course

Job 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 Barbour's 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 Menswear Design (Outerwear) Student Placement within our Menswear team. In Barbour's paid placement programme, students get a full immersion into the brand's culture for a 12-month period. In line with Barbour's 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

• Research into colour for upcoming seasons and assist designers with mood boards and colour palettes.
• Assist designers with research and competitor analysis.
• To produce range overview boards and crib sheet descriptions, and ensure they are updated throughout the season.
• Set up and maintain garment specification documents and keep them updated throughout the season.
• To be confident using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop to assist designers.
• Attend garment fitting sessions to understand the fit and make up of garments and updating specs with any changes.
• Manage the sending of courier packages.
• Organisation and tracking of proto, launch and salesman samples seasonally.
• Assist with organisation of garments and dressing models for product launches.
• Assist designers working on collaborations, along with managing the collaboration archive by logging in new garments.
• Strong communication required as you will be working with other departments in the business frequently.

Skills and Experience

• Highly organised with good time management.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft business packages.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proactive and flexible working manner.
• Good time keeping.
• Working knowledge of Cad. Illustrator/Photoshop.
• Right first-time attitude and high level of accuracy.

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 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.