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 have an exciting opportunity for a student to join our In-House Studio team here at our Head Office in South Shields in a 12-month Student Placement. This role will be key to providing support to the studio department and extended Global Marketing team by co-ordinating and assisting with the day-to-day running of the photography studio.
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Support the Producers, Stylists and Photographers in Managing the day-to-day requirements of the studio department
- Manage the request, booking in & out and up-keep of all studio stock and coordinate all seasonal stock takes
- Pull and prep samples for ecomm, social media and campaign shoots and troubleshoot any issues
- Upkeep of the studio stock room, ensuring all samples are organised correctly and accounted for
- On set all-rounder support for studio shoots (model ecommerce, catwalk video, social media, still life)
- Greeting and attending to all models, freelancers and studio visitors
- Assist styling team in Ecomm and Campaign pre outfitting sessions
- Support production team in model casting and proposals
- Booking all model transport to and from the studio
- Logging freelance expenses
- Support Ecomm Brand Manager in the creation of mood boards
- Ensure photography sets and styling areas are tidy and maintained
- Painting photography scoop and props
- Pull and organise props for campaign shoots
- Support photographers in styling and photographing still life assets
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.
- Competent on Microsoft office packages, particularly excel and PowerPoint.
- Able to establish relationships with people at all levels
- Experience of working in a professional environment answering phone calls and emails is desirable.
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 (prorata’d to contract length / time in holiday year.
- Access to training and development activities to support your career development
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised canteen
- Operate hybrid & flexible working
- 4pm finish on a Friday
- Wellbeing support
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.
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.