Colette Caven
I'm Colette Caven, a Senior Industrial Designer focused on travel accessories, soft goods, and have several years experience designing socks, clothing, outdoor accessories and dog clothing for Trespass and Sock…
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I’m Colette Caven, a Senior Industrial Designer focused on travel accessories, soft goods, and have several years experience designing socks, clothing, outdoor accessories and dog clothing for Trespass and Sock contracts for the UK MOD . I lead product development from concept through factory exit, collaborating across design, procurement, licensing, and overseas manufacturing teams to deliver commercially viable products for global sports, travel, and outdoor brands. My everyday practice blends textile engineering, supplier development, packaging systems, and BOM management to drive scalable multi-SKU programs.
In my current role at Trtl, I lead design and development across travel accessory categories, including a 2025 Lions Tour licensed program where I delivered a 3-tier SKU architecture, navigated licensing approvals, calibrated textiles and colors, and integrated anti-counterfeit packaging. I enjoy translating artwork into production-ready textiles through artist collaborations and building long-term product roadmaps that balance heritage with innovation.
- 4 years' experience
- Joined June 2026
Languages
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Consumer Goods
- Manufacturing
- Travel & Hospitality
- Retail
- Media & Entertainment
Work experience
Lead design and development across Trtl travel accessory categories, managing products from concept through production and retail launch. Responsibilities include setting design strategy, guiding seasonal roadmaps, managing supplier communication with overseas factories, owning BOM development and cost targets, directing packaging systems and licensing compliance, coordinating sampling through factory exit, and collaborating with procurement, marketing, and licensing stakeholders. Led end-to-end licensed program for the 2025 British & Irish Lions travel range, developing a 3-tier SKU architecture, coordinating approvals with licensing bodies and cultural advisory groups, calibrating textiles and colors across bamboo, mesh, and Taslon, integrating anti-counterfeit packaging, and delivering a production-ready collection of 9,000 units across 3 SKUs.
Education
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