With over 20 years of experience in design, I am passionate about driving innovation and creativity in the Childrenswear industry. As the founder of Trendology, I specialize in delivering forward-thinking trend forecasts tailored for designers, brands, and retailers across the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. My expertise lies in analyzing global trends and translating them into actionable insights for fabrics, prints, silhouettes, and colors, helping teams craft market-relevant and inspiring collections.Beyond trend forecasting, I offer creative consulting services to support businesses in their design, branding, and product development journeys. Collaboration, creativity, and customer-focused solutions are at the heart of what I do.I also have a strong network within the kidswear and creative industries, engaging with like-minded professionals through Trendology’s online community and partnerships, such as those with Pattern Assembly and The Nest UK, focusing on innovative design and market insights.Let’s connect to explore how we can create standout kidswear together!
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FounderTrendology_ByjzDubai, Ae
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Owner/Creative DirectorTrendology_Byjz May 2024 - PresentDubai, United Arab EmiratesTrendology is a cutting-edge platform dedicated to predicting and analyzing the latest trends in children's fashion. By leveraging expert insights and meticulous research, we help brands stay ahead of the curve to captivate customers. Our mission is to provide accurate, timely, and actionable trend forecasts that inspire innovation and drive success in the dynamic world of kidswear.
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Design | Trend Forecasting | Branding | StylingJill Zendera Creative Studio Oct 2021 - PresentDubai, United Arab EmiratesA design studio based on creativity, commerciality and expertise. Specialist in:✨Kidswear✨Womenswear✨Creative Direction ✨Trend + Colour✨Design + Range Building ✨Product Design + Development✨Branding ✨Packaging✨Styling✨Interiors -
Head Of Design-BabyshopLandmark Group Oct 2019 - Oct 2021Dubai, United Arab Emirates -
Babyshop-Senior Design ManagerLandmark Group Oct 2012 - Oct 2019DubaiManaging a team of over 20 designers, ensuring on time and on trend design and product development of 2000 options per season.Responsible for forecasting directional fashion forward category trends, collections and product in line with our customer identity.Overseeing the design team to develop ranges from initial concept to product ensuring colour, shapes and stories are consistent across all departments. Organising and attending comp shopping trips, trade shows and international factory visits. Analysing sales reaction with our Buying team leading to greater understanding of our market and customer needs.Interviewing, hiring, motivating, developing and mentoring a design team of varied experience and backgrounds. Leading creative direction and styling for seasonal photoshoots.
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Design ManagerChristys Garments And Accessories Limited Mar 2010 - Oct 2012YorkshireManaging a team of 5 designers across multiple product categories including mens and kids accessories, outerwear and knitwear.Building a strong relationship with key UK retailers such as M&S, Mothercare, John Lewis, George and TU.Seasonal trend presentations to Buying Teams. Design, tech pack, graphic and print design for all outerwear accounts. Planning and carrying out European comp shop trips every season. Carrying out Far East sample and sourcing trips up to 6 times a year. Working closely with both Nanjing and Shanghai offices on productdevelopment across all categories.
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Girlswear DesignerWatermelon Ltd Mar 2009 - Mar 2010London, United Kingdom
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Boyswear DesignerBlues Clothing Ltd Aug 2008 - Mar 2009London, United Kingdom -
Senior Outerwear DesignerCohen & Wilks International Sep 2005 - Aug 2008Leeds, United Kingdom/ Nanjing, China
Jill Zendera Education Details
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Fashion Design
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Jill Zendera's current role is Founder.
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Jill Zendera attended University Of Leeds.
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