JESSICA NICOL: in london, LND
JESSICA NICOL

london | GB
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Fashion
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BESTSELLER
HEAD OF OUTERWEAR / WOVENS MANAGER | 01/2017 - 01/2019
-Responsible for design direction across multiple seasonal categories including woven tops, skirts, shirts, outerwear, leather, tailoring and fur.
-Regular travel to Korea, Japan and Europe for inspiration and range building.
-Daily liaison with merchandisers to create efficient samples.
-Regular fittings and development meetings.
-Regular sales presentations (buyers) and sample presentations (internal)
-Delivering all range designs, research and samples for 8 seasonal collections
- Management and quality control of all samples.
- Meticulous direction and inspection of all details including development of trims and finishes.
-Graphics technique and direction
- Collaboration with graphics team to deliver suitable collaborations and new graphic concepts across outer and woven.
-Fabric trims research and selection.
- Regular visits to trade fairs and trim suppliers.
- Regular collaboration with trims suppliers to develop custom trims per seasonal collection.
BESTSELLER
HEAD OF OUTERWEAR / WOVENS MANAGER | 01/2017 - 01/2019
-Responsible for design direction across multiple seasonal categories including woven tops, skirts, shirts, outerwear, leather, tailoring and fur.
-Regular travel to Korea, Japan and Europe for inspiration and range building.
-Daily liaison with merchandisers to create efficient samples.
-Regular fittings and development meetings.
-Regular sales presentations (buyers) and sample presentations (internal)
-Delivering all range designs, research and samples for 8 seasonal collections
- Management and quality control of all samples.
- Meticulous direction and inspection of all details including development of trims and finishes.
-Graphics technique and direction
- Collaboration with graphics team to deliver suitable collaborations and new graphic concepts across outer and woven.
-Fabric trims research and selection.
- Regular visits to trade fairs and trim suppliers.
- Regular collaboration with trims suppliers to develop custom trims per seasonal collection.
United Clothing
Jersey Designer/ Head of Denim | 01/2014 - 01/2017
-Seasonal designer across men’s and womenswear.
-Overseeing design development, buyer meetings and day-to-day workings on individual accounts.
-Daily contact with H.O buyers and designers to build and maintain relations.
-Regular travel to Istanbul for factory visits, sourcing and to lead buyer meetings with Turkish merchandisers
- Regular international research and shopping trips followed up with in depth analysis reports
-Designing ranges
-Research of current and upcoming trends
- Frequent range planning with design teams to ensure innovative and exciting design development.
- Preparation of shape, graphics and print direction.
-Preparation of tech packs for production.
Rose And Willard
Design Assistant | 01/2013 - 01/2014
Supporting head of design. Developing prints, tech pack for production. Assisting in fits, shopping and concept building.
Tommy Hilfiger
Communications Assistant | 01/2012 - 01/2013
Co-ordinating delivery and return of all press samples. Daily contact with press offices, stylists.
Richard Nicoll
Design Assistant | 01/2011 - 01/2012
Studio Assistant
Education history
Manchester Metropolitan University
BA HONORS | 2009 - 2012
University Of Wales Institute Cardiff
Distinction | 2008 - 2009
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