Head of Menswear Clothing
Description
About Us
Barbour is a leading manufacturer of high-quality clothing, with a rich history dating back to 1894. Our HQ remains in South Shields, where we continue to develop and innovate our products.
The Role
We are seeking a talented individual to lead our Menswear team as Head of Clothing. You will be responsible for managing and directing the Men's Clothing business, ensuring it aligns with agreed objectives and delivers outstanding market-leading product ranges.
Responsibilities
1. Partner with the Senior Head of Menswear to deliver high-quality product ranges that capitalize on global market opportunities.
2. Lead and manage the Design Managers to ensure alignment with company standards and business objectives.
3. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Supply Chain teams to integrate timelines and achieve business goals.
4. Become the heart of the design and development process for clothing, driving newness and excellence in Jersey, Polo's, Knitwear, and shirt collections.
Requirements
1. PREFERRED - Degree in Fashion Design or related equivalent.
2. Experience in a similar level role.
3. Outstanding understanding of Menswear apparel and what makes a great product.
4. Extensive experience of Design & Development, especially in Men's clothing covering all aspects: costs/margin/RRP's, seasonal drops, and collections.
5. Previous use of PLM system/s or similar an advantage.
6. Long-established experience of working with overseas suppliers.
7. Extensive experience and knowledge of brand and retailers in the UK.
8. Experience working with global markets Europe / USA / ASIA very desirable.
Travel Requirements
1. This role requires extensive travel both in the UK and Internationally.
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