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I’m Jennifer Clemson, a dedicated womenswear designer with over a decade of experience turning concepts into production-ready collections. I love exploring vintage prints, collaborating with international suppliers, and mentoring junior designers to craft cohesive stories for each season.
Experience Level
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Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Work Experience
Womenswear Designer (Freelance) at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2021 - November 26, 2025Freelance 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.
Senior Womenswear Designer at Urban Outfitters
April 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020Responsible 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.
Womenswear Designer at Reiss
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015Research, 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.
Womenswear Designer at By Zoe
September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013Womenswear designer for the ready-to-wear brand By Zoe; two collections per year, ~120 pieces per collection, mid-price point (€100–€500). Stores in Paris and 50 stockists worldwide. Designed woven, jersey, knit, denim, leather, accessories and prints; worked with one other designer in a small brand environment.
Assistant Designer at April, May
February 1, 2012 - February 1, 2012Assistant designer for the ready-to-wear brand April, May; two Paris collections per year, ~160 pieces per collection, 100 stockists worldwide. Assisted the design team across all areas of collection creation.
Assistant Stylist at Grazia
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Assistant to stylist Annabelle Jouot; responsible for communication with press offices, showroom shopping, trend research, and helping to create final looks for photoshoots (Paris).
Education
BA (HONS) Fashion Design with Business Studies at University of Brighton
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008Fashion Design and Pattern Cutting at London College of Fashion
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003BTEC National Diploma Fashion and Clothing at Derby College
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003BA (HONS) Fashion Design with Business Studies at University of Brighton
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008Fashion Design and Pattern Cutting at London College of Fashion
January 1, 2003 - December 12, 2025BTEC National Diploma in Fashion and Clothing at Derby College
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
Experience Level
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