Graphic Designer

Barbour International; South Shields; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK lifestyle brand is looking for a Graphic Designer in South Shields. The role involves creating seasonal graphics and patterns for menswear. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Graphic Design and have strong creative skills. Responsibilities include collaborating with design teams and ensuring alignment with collections. The position offers a company bonus scheme, staff discounts, flexible working, and extensive leave, fostering a creative and supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Discretionary Company bonus scheme

Staff Discount

Staff Shop

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to training and development

Free onsite parking

Subsidised canteen

Hybrid & flexible working

4pm finish on Fridays

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Reward & Recognition Program

Length of Service Rewards

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of what makes a great product in menswear.
• Experience working with suppliers is beneficial.
• Experience with global markets (Europe, USA, ASIA) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create seasonal graphics, branding, and patterns for the Menswear team.
• Collaborate with the product Design team for alignment with the collection.
• Research and incorporate market trends pertinent to the target market.

Skills

Creative and conceptualizing skills

Technical knowledge of print techniques

Understanding of Menswear

Problem-solving skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

All-round IT skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Job 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 currently recruiting for a Graphic Designer to join the team here at Barbour House, South Shields. As Graphic Designer, you will responsible for the design of seasonal graphics, branding and patterns for Barbour and Barbour International ranges for menswear in line with seasonal briefs and critical path deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the creation of graphics, branding and patterns as part of the Menswear team that align to seasonal briefs and range needs.
• Collaborate with the product Design team to ensure graphics are aligned to overall collection.
• Think about the full 360 of graphic products, experiment with proportions, placement and techniques to evolve and push product ranges forward.
• Research and incorporate market trends that aligned to targeted market and consumer.
• Work to a seasonal critical path for product launches 4 times a year, as well as in season special projects.
• To create accurate, detailed artworks for each idea in the appropriate format and size suitable for global manufacture.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design.
• Strong understanding of Menswear and what makes a great product (Technique, colour, competitors etc).
• Strong creative and conceptualizing skills.
• Excellent Technical knowledge of print techniques
• Experience of working with suppliers a benefit.
• Good experience and knowledge of brand and retailers in the UK.
• Experience working with global markets – Europe / USA / ASIA very desirable.
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• All-round IT skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Barbour brand positioning, it’s heritage and competitor brands.
• Discretionary Company bonus scheme
• Staff Discount
• Staff Shop
• 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
• 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
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Reward & Recognition Program
• Length of Service Rewards

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.