Senior Print & Textile Designer with 15+ years’ experience creating original, commercially successful prints for leading global retailers. I specialise in developing sophisticated, modern print stories that balance innovation with wearability, bringing a strong eye for colour, technical precision, and end-to-end process expertise.

Jo Lockley

Senior Print & Textile Designer with 15+ years’ experience creating original, commercially successful prints for leading global retailers. I specialise in developing sophisticated, modern print stories that balance innovation with wearability, bringing a strong eye for colour, technical precision, and end-to-end process expertise.

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Senior Print & Textile Designer with 15+ years’ experience creating original, commercially successful prints for leading global retailers.

I specialise in developing sophisticated, modern print stories that balance innovation with wearability, bringing a strong eye for colour, technical precision, and end-to-end process expertise.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Designer – Print / Textiles at BIG W
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Led seasonal textile development across high-volume categories from concept through to production release. Developed cohesive print stories and colour palettes; produced accurate repeat artwork and colour specifications for consistent bulk execution. Collaborated with Product, Buying, Sourcing and Quality teams to align creative direction with performance and compliance requirements. Worked with suppliers to resolve print clarity, colour and fabric challenges. Managed multiple seasonal deadlines and maintained workflow continuity across departments. Presented concepts and resolved designs to senior and executive stakeholders. Key achievement: led BIG W’s first Indigenous artist collaboration delivering a culturally meaningful seasonal range that exceeded sales targets.
Senior Designer – Print / Textiles at BIG W
October 1, 2015 - September 1, 2022
Led seasonal textile development across high-volume categories from concept through to production release. Developed cohesive print stories and colour palettes across ranges. Produced accurate repeat artwork and colour specifications for consistent bulk execution. Partnered with Product, Buying, Sourcing and Quality teams to align creative direction with performance and compliance requirements. Worked directly with suppliers to resolve print clarity, colour and fabric challenges. Managed multiple seasonal deadlines, maintaining workflow continuity across departments. Presented concepts and resolved designs to senior and executive stakeholders. Key Achievement: Led Indigenous artist collaboration delivering a culturally meaningful seasonal range that exceeded sales targets.
Senior Designer – Print / Textiles at Primark
January 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015
Led high-volume textile and graphic collections; built coherent print families and colourways aligned to brand direction. Collaborated with buyers and vendors to maintain critical pathway timelines. Maintained supplier communication to ensure quality and colour consistency.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Textile Design) – 2:1 at University of Bath, United Kingdom
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026

Qualifications

Professional Development: Optimal Leadership Academy – BIG W National School of Arts – Painting into Abstraction
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Professional Development: Optimal Leadership Academy – Painting into Abstraction
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment