Jennifer Clemson

Freelance womenswear designer working predominantly for Urban Outfitters and RVCA across soft wovens (dresses and blouses), jersey dresses, loungewear, knitwear, intimates, swim and graphics/prints. Also collaborated with other clients including Reiss, Topshop, Marks and Spencer, Kirei and John Lewis.

Responsible for the soft wovens departments (dresses, blouses and one piece), intimates and loungewear and swim departments as senior designer. Led a team with two assistants and a buying group, researching, designing and developing six collections per year. Collaborated with suppliers and factories in China, India and Turkey with inspiration trips for vintage garments and development trips to factories. Identified trends and best sellers with the buying team and contributed to collection building alongside the Design Director, mentoring more junior staff.

Research, design and develop two collections per year in London (approximately 80 pieces per collection) across casual wear including jersey, outerwear, and soft wovens. Responsible for prints (in-house or with freelance designers). Worked with in-house atelier and factories in China, India, Portugal and Turkey. Undertook inspiration trips and development trips to suppliers and factories, collaborating with head of design, creative director, buying and merchandising teams.