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Lauren Reid Jones

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I'm a dynamic fashion design leader with two decades of experience shaping concepts into market-ready products.

About

I’m a dynamic fashion design leader with two decades of experience shaping concepts into market-ready products. I guide creative direction, design, and merchandising across men’s and women’s lines, partnering with founders and executives to set seasonal direction and maintain brand integrity.

I excel at building high-performing teams, implementing essential processes, and collaborating across cross-functional partners to deliver on-brand products, stronger brand identity, and improved operational efficiency. I thrive in fast-paced environments, translate market trends into compelling solutions, and drive growth through creativity, strategy, and hands-on leadership.

  • 23 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Consumer Goods
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Work experience· 17 roles

Owner / Consultant · Elle & Reid ConsultingJun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

Executive-level fashion design leader delivering strategic direction for concept-to-production. Leads cross-functional teams across design, merchandising, branding and styling. Sets seasonal directions, builds cohesive processes and roadmaps, and drives profitable growth while maintaining brand integrity.

Owner/Consultant · Ella & Reid ConsultingJun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

Lead strategy for concepts and creative roadmaps; collaborate with brands to implement essential processes and drive brand-aligned design outcomes across multiple projects.

Vice President of Design, Development, and Merchandising · LegendsJul 2020 – Jun 2022 · 2 yrs

Led overarching strategy for concept, design and merchandising assortment. Collaborated with founder and reported directly to the CEO to establish seasonal directions and ensure alignment with the brand's vision. Built and led a team of eight professionals, fostering creativity, leadership, and technical excellence. Drove growth by expanding product categories and optimizing processes across Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Tech Design, Product Development, and Production.

Vice President of Product Design, Development, and Merchandising · LegendsJul 2020 – Jun 2022 · 2 yrs
Design Director - Men's · FableticsOct 2018 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos
Men's Design Director · FableticsOct 2018 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos
Senior Design Manager · Juicy CoutureJun 2017 – Oct 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos
Senior Design Manager · Forever 21Jan 2017 – Jun 2017 · 6 mos

Education

· London College of Fashion, London, UK2002 – 2026
· London College of Fashion2002 – 2026

Certifications and awards

BS in Apparel Design Merchandising & Production1999 – 2004

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