James Whiting

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Multi-Award Winning Interior Landscape Designer & Botanical Stylist. @
James Whiting's Location
London Area, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About James Whiting

Being a creative, resourceful, detailed and dedicated problem solver, my passion for plants and product can be seen throughout my career history.  I have a keen eye for detail and apply this to all aspects of my work.  In recent years, I have pursued a career in commercial scale projects, events, Houseplant retail, E-Commerce, buying, styling and business management. Utilising my natural sense of customer needs, high quality service, communication skills and enthusiasm for my work; I have launched my own creative planting design, installation and plant care business Plants By There.I offer my interior and exterior planting services to commercial clients in the London area including corporates, retailers and hospitality spaces and have won multiple awards for my plant displays in recent years.

James Whiting's Current Company Details
Plants By There

Plants By There

Multi-Award Winning Interior Landscape Designer & Botanical Stylist.
James Whiting Work Experience Details
  • Plants By There
    Founder
    Plants By There Apr 2023 - Present
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Plants By There is your one stop shop for plants and flowers for any space or event. I offer a bespoke design, supply and installation service with a focus on creativity alongside my online shop which offers home delivery of sustainable U.K. grown, peat free houseplants and indoor gardening accessories. www.plantsbythere.com
  • Sowvital
    Head Of Product And Community
    Sowvital May 2022 - Apr 2023
    London, England, United Kingdom
  • Grace & Thorn
    Head Of Retail & E-Commerce
    Grace & Thorn Dec 2021 - May 2022
    London, England, United Kingdom
  • Leaf Envy
    Plant Design Lead
    Leaf Envy Oct 2021 - Dec 2021
    London, England, United Kingdom
  • Indoor Garden Design
    Retail, Marketing And Events Manager
    Indoor Garden Design Dec 2020 - Sep 2021
    London, England, United Kingdom
    E-Commerce manager, International Buying, Range selection, Styling, Web design, Marketing, Social Media, Stock management and logistics, Business development, Analytics, Liaising with stakeholders, Team management, Event planning and management, Brick & Mortar retail, Interior and Exterior Plantscape design, Client liaison and bespoke service, Sales and Seasonal display design.
  • Indoor Garden Design
    Project & Events Coordinator
    Indoor Garden Design Oct 2017 - Nov 2020
    London, United Kingdom
    International Buying, Styling, Marketing, Stock management and logistics, Business development, Liaising with stakeholders, Team management, Event planning and management, Pop-Up Retail, Interior and Exterior Plantscape design, Client liaison and bespoke service, Sales and Seasonal display design.
  • Matchesfashion.Com
    Menswear Manager
    Matchesfashion.Com Mar 2016 - Jun 2017
    London
    Store management, Luxury service, Driving KPI’s, Store operations, Team development, Styling, Range selection.
  • Kit And Ace
    Shop Director
    Kit And Ace Jul 2015 - Feb 2016
    London, United Kingdom
    Responsibilities include: Managing the first Kit And Ace shop in Europe and the first global Sorry Coffee Co. bar. Leading a team of 11 including support management, sales specialists and baristas. Driving Brand awareness in market and connecting with potential partners. Event planning, hosting and analysis. Shop Operations, scheduling and payroll. Product knowledge, training, coaching and intention setting. Influencer meetings, networking, partnership building, art sourcing and luxury shop details. Hosting supper clubs and acting as a brand ambassador in Shoreditch. Driving all KPI's, maintaining brand culture and managing P&L. Fluent in Microsoft office and NetSuite.
  • Mr. Start
    Store Manager, Social Media, Pr And Vm
    Mr. Start Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
    Responsibilities include: Brand PR, liaising with press, bloggers and stylists in order to increase brand impact on the market. Creative direction of all internal and external material including look books, packaging, marketing, social media and brand image. Managing the store and driving all KPI's, seasonal buying, own brand seasonal production input, own brand accessory development, accessory buying, delivering and developing our one-on-one customer service experience. Managing all aspects of our off the peg collection including stock levels and sell through rates as well as ensuring that our made to measure sales and production runs efficiently. In-store visual merchandising, store layout, display and branding along side co-ordinating and developing campaigns and strategies for the Mr. Start social media platforms.
  • Mr. Start
    Assistant Manager, Social Media And Accessories Buyer.
    Mr. Start Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
    40 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London. Ec2A 3Lx
    Responsibilities include: Managing the store, customer service, off the peg and made to measure suit sales, in-store visual merchandising, co-ordinating brand social media platforms, look book styling.
  • Hugo Boss
    Sales Assistant
    Hugo Boss Nov 2011 - Apr 2013
    Responsibilities include: Visual merchandising, styling, sales, one to one service, data capture, client relations, till operator, key holder, department specialist, stock loss prevention.
  • Platffôrm Magazine
    Fashion Editor
    Platffôrm Magazine Apr 2012 - Jan 2013
    Cardiff
    Fashion Features, editorial and content - Responsibilities include: Fashion features content management, cover development, content editing, proof reading, styling, photography, image post production, team management. Read the issue here - http://issuu.com/platfformmagazine/docs/platfform
  • Hearst Magazines Uk
    Fashion Intern
    Hearst Magazines Uk Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
    London, United Kingdom
    Esquire Fashion Desk Intern. Assisting the Fashion Director, Fashion Editor and Fashion Assistant with day to day tasks including sample call-ins, sample returns, editorial credits, shoot preparations, shoot styling assistance, talent sourcing and press appointments.
  • Allsaints Ltd
    Senior Sales Assistant
    Allsaints Ltd Apr 2011 - Nov 2011
    Cardiff, United Kingdom
    Menswear Senior Sales - Responsibilities include: Team management, visual merchandising, stock replenishment, customer relations, styling, till operation, data capture, store card sales.
  • Urban Outfitters
    Sales Assistant
    Urban Outfitters Dec 2010 - Apr 2011
    Menswear Department Sales - Responsibilities include: Visual merchandising, display, customer service, till operation and data capture.
  • Allsaints Uk Ltd
    Floor Manager
    Allsaints Uk Ltd Oct 2009 - Dec 2010
    Cardiff, United Kingdom
    Ladies Floor Manager - Responsibilities include: Operations management, team development, recruitment, visual merchandising, customer relations, stock control, profit and loss management.
  • Topshop Topman
    Senior Top Level
    Topshop Topman Jun 2007 - Oct 2009
    Cardiff, United Kingdom
    Topshop & Topman Senior Top Level - Responsibilities include: Denim specialist, shoe specialist, floor controller, team development and training, service ambassador, style advisor, stock loss prevention, recruitment, visual merchandising, operations, store card sales.
  • James Whiting Gardens
    Company Owner
    James Whiting Gardens Dec 2006 - Oct 2007
    Cardiff, United Kingdom
    Garden design and maintenance - Specialising in soft landscaping.Client consultations, Pricing, Sourcing, Planning, Scale drawing, Logistics, Installation and aftercare.

James Whiting Skills

Fashion Styling Visual Merchandising Retail Apparel Social Media Trend Trend Analysis Photoshop Window Displays Fashion Writing Visual Styling Merchandising Fashion Shows Luxury Goods Sewing Fashion Buying Retail Sales Adobe Creative Suite Mac Management Store Operations Interior Design Horticulture Photo Shoots Creative Writing Powerpoint Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Mannequin Styling Personal Shopping Garden Design Gardening Editorial Look Books Vm Alterations Mood Boards Creative Direction House Plants Trend Forecasting

James Whiting Education Details

Frequently Asked Questions about James Whiting

What company does James Whiting work for?

James Whiting works for Plants By There

What is James Whiting's role at the current company?

James Whiting's current role is Multi-Award Winning Interior Landscape Designer & Botanical Stylist..

What schools did James Whiting attend?

James Whiting attended The University Of Glamorgan, University College Falmouth.

What are some of James Whiting's interests?

James Whiting has interest in Event Planning, Interior Design, Art Direction, Vintage Fashion, Retail Display, Menswear, Styling, Mens Fashion, Shoes, Rockabilly Lifestyle.

What skills is James Whiting known for?

James Whiting has skills like Fashion, Styling, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Apparel, Social Media, Trend, Trend Analysis, Photoshop, Window Displays, Fashion Writing, Visual Styling.

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