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I am a design and product director with deep knowledge and experience shaping ranges and brands for leading fashion, outdoor and lifestyle labels. From running my own design studio in London to steering global design and product management for Quiksilver and Roxy, I’ve led teams across Europe, the USA and APAC to deliver compelling, commercial collections. I partner with clients on range design, development, brand creation and sustainable innovation, always aiming to translate creative ideas into market-ready products. Fluent in English and French and passionate about mentoring teams, I thrive on turning trends into profitable, well-executed lines across wholesale and retail channels.…I am a design and product director with deep knowledge and experience shaping ranges and brands for leading fashion, outdoor and lifestyle labels. From running my own design studio in London to steering global design and product management for Quiksilver and Roxy, I’ve led teams across Europe, the USA and APAC to deliver compelling, commercial collections. I partner with clients on range design, development, brand creation and sustainable innovation, always aiming to translate creative ideas into market-ready products. Fluent in English and French and passionate about mentoring teams, I thrive on turning trends into profitable, well-executed lines across wholesale and retail channels.

Julian Ritchie

Designer, Product Designer, Brand Designer, +2

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I am a design and product director with deep knowledge and experience shaping ranges and brands for leading fashion, outdoor and lifestyle labels. From running my own design studio in London to steering global design and product management for Quiksilver and Roxy, I’ve led teams across Europe, the USA and APAC to deliver compelling, commercial collections. I partner with clients on range design, development, brand creation and sustainable innovation, always aiming to translate creative ideas into market-ready products. Fluent in English and French and passionate about mentoring teams, I thrive on turning trends into profitable, well-executed lines across wholesale and retail channels.…I am a design and product director with deep knowledge and experience shaping ranges and brands for leading fashion, outdoor and lifestyle labels. From running my own design studio in London to steering global design and product management for Quiksilver and Roxy, I’ve led teams across Europe, the USA and APAC to deliver compelling, commercial collections. I partner with clients on range design, development, brand creation and sustainable innovation, always aiming to translate creative ideas into market-ready products. Fluent in English and French and passionate about mentoring teams, I thrive on turning trends into profitable, well-executed lines across wholesale and retail channels.

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I am a design and product director with deep knowledge and experience shaping ranges and brands for leading fashion, outdoor and lifestyle labels. From running my own design studio in London to steering global design and product management for Quiksilver and Roxy, I’ve led teams across Europe, the USA and APAC to deliver compelling, commercial collections.

I partner with clients on range design, development, brand creation and sustainable innovation, always aiming to translate creative ideas into market-ready products. Fluent in English and French and passionate about mentoring teams, I thrive on turning trends into profitable, well-executed lines across wholesale and retail channels.

Skills

Fashion Design

Experience Level

Fashion Design

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

French

Fluent

Work Experience

Design and Product Consultant at The Works Consultancy

December 31, 2017 - Present

Design and product consultant working with apparel and lifestyle brands on range strategy, product development, brand creation, and sustainable innovation. I help clients translate ideas into commercially viable products, from early concept and range architecture through to development, sourcing, and market launch.

Mens Design Director at Pepe Jeans

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017

In charge of the men’s fashion collection design team based at the company head quarters in Madrid. Responsible for four fashion collections per year, covering design and merchandising of all categories and driving positive business trend during tenure.

Design Consultant at Blue Yard Design Consultancy

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016

Contract work with Lee Jeans in Belgium on the European outerwear collection and Tribord, plus sustainable insulation projects.

Global Product Director at Quiksilver

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015

Managed a global team of designers, developers and product managers, creating product lines for all regions. Led the Global Design restructure and integration across Europe, the USA and APAC. Oversaw a 40% SKU reduction over two years and led the European head of retail buying for a network of ~300 stores and e-commerce.

European Product Director - Quiksilver & Roxy at Quiksilver & Roxy

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012

Responsible for the design and product management teams in Europe for Quiksilver and Roxy, covering 22 countries through direct sales and distributors.

Founder / Principal Designer at Project 7 Design Studio

January 1, 1993 - December 31, 2010

Ran an in-house design studio in London providing collection planning and design services to a wide range of clients. Built an integrated team and delivered multi-brand collections for Berghaus, Timberland, Dockers, Liberto, Schott, Spiewak, Evisu and Lee Cooper, among others; supported by the Quiksilver (ZQK) group and Faconnable.

Timberland - Design Consultant at Timberland

December 31, 1999 - December 30, 2005

Global outerwear concept and design, range segmentation, sourcing and collection development; led the creation of an up-market jeans range launched with Timberland Boot Company in Autumn 2005.