I am Camilla James Brooklyn, a New York-based Australian-born creative director and designer with over fifteen years shaping fashion brands. I co-founded Discount Universe and SeaQueen Swim, driving end-to-end collections, garment and textile design, brand identity, and strategic direction across multiple markets. My work has been acquired by major museums and shown on New York and Sydney Fashion Weeks. I bring rare depth across both the creative and operational sides of building independent fashion brands, while maintaining an active fine art practice in sculpture and ceramics. As a director and founder, I lead creative direction, production, partnerships, and global production, balancing art with financial sustainability.

Camilla James Brooklyn

I am Camilla James Brooklyn, a New York-based Australian-born creative director and designer with over fifteen years shaping fashion brands. I co-founded Discount Universe and SeaQueen Swim, driving end-to-end collections, garment and textile design, brand identity, and strategic direction across multiple markets. My work has been acquired by major museums and shown on New York and Sydney Fashion Weeks. I bring rare depth across both the creative and operational sides of building independent fashion brands, while maintaining an active fine art practice in sculpture and ceramics. As a director and founder, I lead creative direction, production, partnerships, and global production, balancing art with financial sustainability.

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I am Camilla James Brooklyn, a New York-based Australian-born creative director and designer with over fifteen years shaping fashion brands. I co-founded Discount Universe and SeaQueen Swim, driving end-to-end collections, garment and textile design, brand identity, and strategic direction across multiple markets. My work has been acquired by major museums and shown on New York and Sydney Fashion Weeks. I bring rare depth across both the creative and operational sides of building independent fashion brands, while maintaining an active fine art practice in sculpture and ceramics. As a director and founder, I lead creative direction, production, partnerships, and global production, balancing art with financial sustainability.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director & Co-designer at SeaQueen Swim
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2026
Led creative direction, print and textile design, garment and collection development, and brand strategy; managed production, international supply chain, and collaborations; directed runway and installation elements for fashion weeks and brand activations.
Director & Founder Designer at SeaQueen Swim
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2026
Co-founded SeaQueen Swim and led creative direction, print and textile design, brand strategy, and end-to-end collection development; managed manufacturing partners and international supply chains; directed runway shows and installations at fashion weeks; cultivated partnerships with galleries, museums, stylists, collectors, and media; aligned operations with growth across brand portfolio.
Director & Founder / Designer | Entrepreneur | Brand Builder at Discount Universe
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2026
Led creative direction, garment and collection design, brand identity, and end-to-end product development across the Discount Universe label; managed international supply chain and manufacturing partners; directed large-scale productions including runway shows and installations; fostered partnerships with galleries, museums, stylists, collectors, and media; developed long-term brand strategy balancing creativity with financial sustainability. This work contributed to museum acquisitions by national and international galleries and was showcased at New York and Sydney Fashion Weeks.
Director & Founder Designer at Discount Universe
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2026
Led end-to-end design and development of garments and collections, from initial concept and silhouette development through pattern making, fabrication, and finishing samples; coordinated studio operations, project timelines, production partners, and international supply chains; built relationships with galleries, museums, stylists, collectors, and media; directed large-scale creative productions including runway shows and installations at global fashion weeks; balanced creative direction with financial sustainability and brand growth.

Education

Bachelor of Design (Fashion) at RM IT UNIVERSITY MELBOURNE
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Bachelor of Design (Fashion) at RMIT University Melbourne, Australia
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026

Qualifications

Google Data Analytics Certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services