CAREERS

SALES ASSISTANT (Full-Time, Soho)

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Providing outstanding customer service and generating sales
  • Maintain, price and display items for sale
  • Offering help to customers and recommending alternative styles and options when necessary
  • Processing admin duties such as customer transactions and stock control
  • Receive and process store deliveries
  • Participate in stocktaking

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

  • Strong understanding of COLE BUXTON products and brand ethos
  • Reliable, motivated and a team-player
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule and from different retail locations
  • Previous retail experience is preferred

Please apply with CV and cover letter to careers@colebuxton.com

SALES ASSISTANT (Part-Time, Soho)

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Providing outstanding customer service and generating sales
  • Maintain, price and display items for sale
  • Offering help to customers and recommending alternative styles and options when necessary
  • Processing admin duties such as customer transactions and stock control
  • Receive and process store deliveries
  • Participate in stocktaking

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

  • Strong understanding of COLE BUXTON products and brand ethos
  • Reliable, motivated and a team-player
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • Previous retail experience is an advantage

Please apply with CV and cover letter to careers@colebuxton.com

UVU - SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPER (Full-Time, West London)

ABOUT UVU

UVU is rapidly transforming the running and sportswear scene, evolving from founder Adi Gillespie’s vision into a global phenomenon defined by the “graceful pursuit of a superior self.” In 2023, the brand made headlines with sell-out pop-ups in cities like Paris, London, and New York. Building on that momentum, 2024 has seen UVU’s reach expand even further, launching a global e-commerce website and hosting sell-out pop-up stores in London and Berlin. With sales accelerating worldwide, UVU continues to push boundaries in sport, style, and community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Taking ownership of all products, Jersey & Technical from development to bulk production, both apparel and accessories, core and SMU ranges
  • Work on full fabric, trim, packaging and labelling sourcing ensuring style properties are met
  • Actively sourcing apparel, accessories and packaging suppliers, building supplier strategies
  • Work closely and collaboratively with Design to launch and develop styles while maintaining correct TP information
  • Be main contact for communication with both EU & FE suppliers, providing feedback on submissions, strike offs and samples at all levels to ensure all product is delivered at correct quality and time
  • Create, amend and finalise spec docs and BOM’s to ensure all important information is mentioned and accurate
  • Accurately measure samples and patterns, whilst ensuring all important POMs are listed on the specs and any measures out of tolerances are highlighted
  • Fit and comment on all samples from proto, pre-production to shipment samples, ensuring block, construction and functionality meet UVU standard
  • Plan, cost, process and approve fabric, trim and garment testing to an advised wash care information along with running wearer testing programs with UVU athletics
  • Maintain up-to-date style information for each style on multiple brand trackers to present at weekly critical path meetings
  • Organise and take ownership of critical path planning for both core and SMU collections while also planning and leading team stage gates and sign off meetings
  • Identify potential delays or supply chain issues and implanting back up plans to mitigate risks
  • Work with Operations on style costings to ensure target costs are hit end to end
  • Review and find resolutions for returns and product issues with Operations and Customer Service
  • Create and update standardisation documents including grading rules and testing and quality standards
  • Knowledge and continued training in product and regulations to the UVU business
  • Planning and attending supplier visits and team trips
  • Manage, train and closely collaborate with Junior Product Developer
  • Working in conjunction with Design, Operations and Content teams at all levels
  • To undertake any other relevant duties of which the UVU Owners sees fit

What We’re Looking For

  • Degree in Sportswear, Fashion, Product Development or a related field
  • Proven industry experience within the product development sector or a similar role within the Sportwear industry,Menswear and Womenswear experience desired
  • Passion for fashion and sports with a keen eye for detail with a technical background
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) & Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) experience with 3D design software is a plus
  • Strong understanding and ability to create and own Development and Production critical paths, from initial design to bulk production
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of fabric, trims and garment construction in both Jersey & Sportwear
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in fitting, patterns and grading – 3D pattern knowledge is a plus
  • Experience and ability to plan and action wearer trails as well as request, process and approve fabric testing
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisation with a willingness to learn is key
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced environment and take direction from UVU Owners
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with supplier and factories with ability to be key point of contact and willingness to travel
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines, both collaboratively and independently
  • Capacity to multi-task, prioritise workload and organise full PD department
  • Determined attitude and passion for Product Development with a willingness to take on ownership of multiple disciplines
  • A proactive and positive attitude, with an eagerness to contribute to UVU’s creative vision

Please apply with CV and cover letter to careers@colebuxton.com

UVU - JUNIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPER (Full-Time, West London)

ABOUT UVU

UVU is rapidly transforming the running and sportswear scene, evolving from founder Adi Gillespie’s vision into a global phenomenon defined by the “graceful pursuit of a superior self.” In 2023, the brand made headlines with sell-out pop-ups in cities like Paris, London, and New York. Building on that momentum, 2024 has seen UVU’s reach expand even further, launching a global e-commerce website and hosting sell-out pop-up stores in London and Berlin. With sales accelerating worldwide, UVU continues to push boundaries in sport, style, and community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To assist and work closely with the Senior Product Developer, across the Jersey & Technical Sportswear sector, from initial design to bulk production
  • Working in conjunction with Design, Production, Merchandising and Content teams at all levels
  • Taking ownership of Jersey product from development to bulk production
  • Assisting Senior Product Developer with development and production of Technical Sportwear products.
  • Organising fit sessions, fitting Jersey production and assisting Seniors in Technical Product Fits
  • Regular and clear communication with both EU & FE suppliers to provide feedback on submissions, approvals and samples to ensure all product is delivered at correct quality and time
  • Accurately measuring samples and patterns, whilst ensuring all important POMs are listed on the specs and any measures out of tolerances are highlighted
  • Creating, amending and finalising spec docs and BOM’s to ensure all important information is mentioned and accurate
  • Maintain up-to-date style information for each style on multiple brand trackers to present at weekly critical path meetings
  • Working directly with Merchandising/Operations and suppliers to book production packaging and labels
  • Liaising with suppliers to chase in-pending samples/swatches/trims submissions
  • Organising and filing the sample, fabric, trim archive
  • To undertake any other relevant duties of which the Senior Product Developer sees fit

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Sportswear, Fashion, Product Development or a related field

  • Industry experience within the product development sector or a similar role within the Sportwear industry
  • Keen interest for fashion and sports with an eye for detail and technical background
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) & Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) experience with 3D design software is a plus
  • Strong understanding of Development and Production critical paths, from initial design to bulk production
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of fabric, trims and garment construction in both Jersey & Sportwear, knowledge in grading, patterns, wearer trails and fabric testing is a plus
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisation with a willingness to learn from industry experts
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced environment and take direction from Seniors
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with supplier and
    factory experience
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines, both collaboratively and independently
  • Capacity to multi-task and prioritise workload
  • Determined attitude and passion for a career in Product Development
  • A proactive and positive attitude, with an eagerness to contribute to UVU’s creative vision

Please apply with CV and cover letter to careers@colebuxton.com