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I am a dependable and conscientious apparel designer. I have worked with Puma as the apparel designer for swim, beach, and outerwear women's wear, and completed a swimwear design internship with Adidas. I studied BA Fashion Design at Kingston University in London and have experience across swimwear, outerwear, lifestyle and casual wear, giving me insight into both technical and fashion aspects of activewear. For the past six years I have worked as a freelance designer with start-ups and established brands, including Russell Athletic, Calvin Klein and the GB Boxing Olympic team. I enjoy designing for both men and women across activewear, swimwear, performance and athleisure, and I stay current with trends by researching weekly to inform new styles, colour, graphics and fabric developments.…I am a dependable and conscientious apparel designer. I have worked with Puma as the apparel designer for swim, beach, and outerwear women's wear, and completed a swimwear design internship with Adidas. I studied BA Fashion Design at Kingston University in London and have experience across swimwear, outerwear, lifestyle and casual wear, giving me insight into both technical and fashion aspects of activewear. For the past six years I have worked as a freelance designer with start-ups and established brands, including Russell Athletic, Calvin Klein and the GB Boxing Olympic team. I enjoy designing for both men and women across activewear, swimwear, performance and athleisure, and I stay current with trends by researching weekly to inform new styles, colour, graphics and fabric developments.

Jessica Louise Walker

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Designer, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, +5

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I am a dependable and conscientious apparel designer. I have worked with Puma as the apparel designer for swim, beach, and outerwear women's wear, and completed a swimwear design internship with Adidas. I studied BA Fashion Design at Kingston University in London and have experience across swimwear, outerwear, lifestyle and casual wear, giving me insight into both technical and fashion aspects of activewear. For the past six years I have worked as a freelance designer with start-ups and established brands, including Russell Athletic, Calvin Klein and the GB Boxing Olympic team. I enjoy designing for both men and women across activewear, swimwear, performance and athleisure, and I stay current with trends by researching weekly to inform new styles, colour, graphics and fabric developments.…I am a dependable and conscientious apparel designer. I have worked with Puma as the apparel designer for swim, beach, and outerwear women's wear, and completed a swimwear design internship with Adidas. I studied BA Fashion Design at Kingston University in London and have experience across swimwear, outerwear, lifestyle and casual wear, giving me insight into both technical and fashion aspects of activewear. For the past six years I have worked as a freelance designer with start-ups and established brands, including Russell Athletic, Calvin Klein and the GB Boxing Olympic team. I enjoy designing for both men and women across activewear, swimwear, performance and athleisure, and I stay current with trends by researching weekly to inform new styles, colour, graphics and fabric developments.

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July 6, 2026

London, United Kingdom

I am a dependable and conscientious apparel designer. I have worked with Puma as the apparel designer for swim, beach, and outerwear women’s wear, and completed a swimwear design internship with Adidas. I studied BA Fashion Design at Kingston University in London and have experience across swimwear, outerwear, lifestyle and casual wear, giving me insight into both technical and fashion aspects of activewear.

For the past six years I have worked as a freelance designer with start-ups and established brands, including Russell Athletic, Calvin Klein and the GB Boxing Olympic team. I enjoy designing for both men and women across activewear, swimwear, performance and athleisure, and I stay current with trends by researching weekly to inform new styles, colour, graphics and fabric developments.

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Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Activewear Designer at Sinosky

February 1, 2024 - Present

Freelance design work for a global sourcing company; conducts market research and forecasting, creates seasonal presentations with updated silhouettes, colours, fabrics, trims, prints and graphics; key accounts include ASOS and Zalando, acting as the Zalando account designer for all activewear across mens, womens, and kids. Produces detailed design pages and technical specs for factories, and supports fittings and sample reviews.

Freelance Activewear Designer at Spring NE

February 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Works for a global sourcing company designing and manufacturing out of London and Turkey with a focus on sustainability and ethical practices. Performs market research, forecasting, and trade trips, creating seasonal presentations to showcase trends, colours, fabrics, trims, prints and graphics. Handles accounts including Next, Zara, Tu, Sainsbury's and ASOS activewear; works on both men’s and women’s lines; prepares design pages and technical specs for factories.

Freelance Sportswear Designer

January 1, 2016 - March 1, 2022

Directly supports startup and professional activewear brands, specializing in gymwear, athleisure, seamless and outerwear for men and women. Creates mood boards, inspiration boards and colour pages, produces detailed design pages with fabrics, trims, graphics and colours, and develops technical specs for manufacturing. Frequent client presentations via Skype or in person; may provide sample fittings and updates to specs as needed. Brands include Russell Athletics, Hayabusa, Natal Active, among others.

Apparel Swim Beach & Outerwear Designer at Puma

February 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Contributed to the annual product design plan for swim/beach and jackets; supported the senior designer in innovative product development; collected market intelligence on trends and fabrics; launched new ideas aligned with product strategies; participated in fabric trips and provided information to material teams for developments; produced garment designs with placement, colour and execution details; proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop; presented range plans to higher management and buyers; collaborated with pattern department on silhouettes and fits; attended sample and fit meetings and provided technical input; developed garment specifications for Asia and managed handover and development trips.

Swimwear Design Internship at Adidas

April 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012

Attended design meetings to discuss upcoming trends, fabrics, colours, prints and trims; selected colours for new seasons; researched retail customers and competitors to ensure correct price points; created mood boards/presentations; produced garment sketches and specifications using Illustrator; developed artwork for labels/logos/graphic placements; sent samples to Asia for production; participated in sample and fit meetings, providing technical input and coordinating changes with suppliers/factories.

Freelance Sportswear Designer at Various startups & brands

January 1, 2016 - March 1, 2022

Direct contact with startup and professional activewear brands; specialty includes gym-wear, athleisure, seamless and outerwear for men and women. Developed mood boards, inspiration boards and color pages; produced detailed design pages with fabrics, trims, graphics and colours; prepared technical specs for manufacturing and, when requested, conducted fittings and updated specs.

Apparel Swim Beach & Outerwear Designer at Puma, Herzogenaurach

February 1, 2013 - January 31, 2016

Contributed to the annual product design plan for swim/beach and jackets; supported senior designer in developing innovative product designs; gathered market intelligence and trends; launched ideas in line with product strategies; travelled to fabric fairs and cities for inspiration; handed fabric/print information to the material team for development; created garment specifications and collaborated with pattern and development teams; attended fittings and ensured design intent was met in production.

Swimwear Design Internship at Adidas, Herzogenaurach

April 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012

Attended design meetings to discuss trends, fabrics, colours, prints and trims; selected colours for the season and ordered swatches; researched retail and competitor offerings; created mood boards/presentations; produced garment sketches and technical specs; developed artwork for labels/logos/graphic placements and coordinated sample handovers to Asia; participated in fittings and provided technical input.

Freelance Sportswear Designer at Freelance / Various

January 1, 2016 - March 1, 2022

Directly engaged with startup and professional activewear brands. Specialized in gym-wear, athleisure, seamless and outerwear for men and women. Developed mood boards, inspiration boards and color pages that reflect each brand’s identity and consumer. Created detailed design pages with fabrics, trims, graphics and color information; produced technical specs for manufacturing, including fit notes and care details. Conducted client presentations via Skype or in-person and supported sample fittings, updating specs as needed. Clients included Russell Athletics, Hayabusa and Natal Active among others.

Swimwear Design Intern at Adidas

April 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012

participated in design meetings to discuss trends, fabrics, colours, prints and trims. Selected colours for the season and managed swatch orders. Conducted market research on customers and competitors, including pricing, styling and garment detailing to ensure designs met price points. Developed mood boards, presentations and garment sketches; produced artwork for labels/logos/graphic placements and prepared garment specifications in Illustrator. Coordinated sample shipments to Asia and participated in sample and fit meetings, providing technical input and communicating changes to suppliers and factories.

Freelance Sportswear Designer at Self-employed / Freelance

January 1, 2016 - Present

Direct contact with startup and professional active-wear brands. Specializing in gym-wear, swimwear, athleisure, seamless and outerwear for women, men and children. Create mood boards, brand identity visuals, colour pages, and detailed design sheets with fabrics, trims, graphics and colour information. Develop collection direction, present concepts to clients via Skype or in person, and provide technical specs ready for manufacturing (measurements, fabric/trim details, colourups, logos, care labels). If requested, organise fittings and update specs after reviews. While primarily design-focused, I also offer graphic support and advise on print techniques and execution. Swimwear projects include Calvin Klein, Platinum Sun and Sundae Soda. Freelance work keeps me researching weekly to stay on top of trends and opportunities.

Print Assistant at Jonathan Saunders

June 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010

Market/trend research using in-house library; used Photoshop/Illustrator to create and develop prints; participated in design meetings to discuss direction for prints; assisted in workshop and screen printing.