Jane Collier Email & Phone Number

Dunstable, GB

Boyswear Designer, Multi Product.Previously including 'License Events' designing official product for Badminton & Burghley horse trials: Men's, Women's, Accessories and Home.

Trend Forecasting & Garment Design Clients: Pepkor, Ackermans, Refinery, Pepco, River Island, Scantex Europe Ltd.

London, United Kingdom

• Senior Boyswear Designer for Mini B Boy 1-8 years and Flipback Boy 6-16 years. Responsible for the design and development of younger and older boys day and nightwear ranges at Bhs Kidswear.
• Deliver clear seasonal trend and colour direction, identifying the seasons key pieces.
• Work closely with buying and merchandising teams to realise a range that is fashionable, fun and affordable.
• Established strong working relationships with key suppliers, design/buying and technical teams across own brand and Arcadia brands.
• Support the whole design process from concept to production. Working alongside technical team to improve fit for function and fashionability whilst ensuring child safety.
• Key player in relaunch of younger boys Mini B brand and boys JRM formalwear brand with improved product handwriting.

London, United Kingdom

• Collaborate with design and buying teams to create mens jersey wear and casual shirt ranges for Next the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer.
• Develop and source new jersey fabrications and washes.
• Create yarn dye layouts and brief graphic designers.
• Identify and propose new product opportunities.
• Worldwide travel for inspiration, trade shows and factory visits.

Greater New York City Area

• Genuine Kids from OshKosh B'Gosh, a creative and modern clothing line from the makers of the most trusted name in american kids and baby clothing. Available exclusively at Target.
• Responsible for the design and development of jersey, woven and knitted tops for boys newborn to 5 years.
• Prepare seasonal inspiration boards for colour, theme and art alongside Senior Designer.
• Develop plaid and yarn dye layouts and initial concept for print with Cad Operators and Art Manager.
• Give direction to Graphic Artists, Technical Designer and Sourcing Division.
• Oversee submits and approvals of fabrics and components into production.

London, United Kingdom

Assist Design Director in fabric, garment and print development for mens knitwear and knitted accessories. Supplying high street retailers such as Topman, Burton, River Island and Debenhams.Providing all round support to design and sales teams.