Kerry Jones

Working for a Global Protective wear brand.  Designing apparel and accessory ranges, from generalised workwear to specialist performance wear including Gore-Tex ranges.  Working on own label and key account range development, creating bespoke clothing ranges for International manufacturers and retail brands.  Providing technical drawings, development specifications, measurements, and instructions for construction.  Fitting and developing apparel through the design process to final production.  Creating design presentation packages including trim sheets, inspiration boards and colour storyboards.  Daily liaison with our teams, offices and factories to oversee development and manufacturing of goods.  Working closely with product development, merchandisers and factories to problem solve challenges related to costing, design integrity, and sustainability requirements. Leading our Industry research projects to better understand the end-customers needs; carrying out interviews and field research to ensure products are fit-for-purpose