Overview
Stylist Jobs in South Shields, England, United Kingdom at Barbour
Title: Stylist
Company: Barbour
Location: South Shields, England, United Kingdom
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 currently recruiting for a Stylist to join our In-House Studio team on a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in elevating and evolving the styling for Barbour and Barbour International brands across ecommerce and wider creative projects.
Working closely with the wider studio teams, you will become an integral part of our styling function, helping to deliver elevated, commercially relevant and customer-focused imagery across all brand assets. From ecommerce shoots to campaign and special projects, you will bring a strong creative eye, excellent styling knowledge and a proactive approach.
As part of a collaborative and fast-paced creative environment, you will contribute to the ongoing development of Barbour’s styling direction, helping ensure our imagery remains consistent, aspirational and aligned to the brands values and heritage.
*The expectation for this role is 5 days onsite.*
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Elevate styling across ecommerce shoots and special projects, ensuring all outputs align with Barbour and Barbour International brand codes whilst remaining commercially relevant and aspirational.
- Maintain strong awareness of seasonal trends, styling direction and customer behaviour, translating fashion trends appropriately for the Barbour customer.
- Collaborate closely with Art Direction, Photography and the wider Studio team to deliver consistent, high-quality imagery across all channels.
- Take a proactive lead during ecommerce shoots, confidently managing styling on set and ensuring styling standards are maintained throughout.
- Ensure all outfits are accurately logged and input into the production workflow tool.
- Develop styling concepts and mood boards in line with shoot briefs, seasonal direction and customer segments.
- Follow pre- and post-shoot processes, maintaining organisation within the styling department.
- Support the delivery of creative projects including flat lays, social media content and brand campaigns.
- Contribute to the studio and creative planning sessions, helping evolve and strengthen Barbour’s visual identity.
- Support the preparation of styling reviews, creative presentations, shoot documentation and location shoot planning where required.
Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience working as a full-time stylist within a fast-paced fashion or ecommerce environment.
- A strong creative eye with experience styling for both ecommerce and campaign shoots.
- Previous experience working with a global fashion brand or retailer is preferred.
- Prior knowledge of Let’s Flo is desirable.
- Strong understanding of commercial styling and customer-focused visual storytelling.
- Excellent awareness of current trends, brands and the wider fashion landscape.
- A collaborative and team-oriented approach with the ability to build strong working relationships.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with the confidence to both take direction and contribute ideas.
- Strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail and organization.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure whilst adapting to changing shoot priorities.
- Prior experience following and supporting studio processes, with the ability to contribute to improvements where needed.
- Flexible, adaptable and comfortable working within a fast-paced creative environment.
Additional Information:
- Travel will be involved in this role when required.
- This position is studio-based and requires attendance in the studio 5 days per week.
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
- Access to training and development activities to support your career development
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised canteen
- 4pm finish on a Friday
- Wellbeing support
- 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
