Hi, I’m Jussi Siivonen, an apparel designer and brand developer with over 15 years of experience turning concepts into market-ready products. I’ve led end-to-end brand development, including the 2024 Brasil Beauty launch that generated €900,360 in revenue in its first year and accounted for a large share of company sales. I excel at technical garment construction, inclusive sizing (S–4XL), and working with international factories to ensure high-quality production and minimal returns. I’m passionate about blending creative design with practical production processes to build brands that look great and fit well.

Jussi Siivonen

Hi, I’m Jussi Siivonen, an apparel designer and brand developer with over 15 years of experience turning concepts into market-ready products. I’ve led end-to-end brand development, including the 2024 Brasil Beauty launch that generated €900,360 in revenue in its first year and accounted for a large share of company sales. I excel at technical garment construction, inclusive sizing (S–4XL), and working with international factories to ensure high-quality production and minimal returns. I’m passionate about blending creative design with practical production processes to build brands that look great and fit well.

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Hi, I’m Jussi Siivonen, an apparel designer and brand developer with over 15 years of experience turning concepts into market-ready products. I’ve led end-to-end brand development, including the 2024 Brasil Beauty launch that generated €900,360 in revenue in its first year and accounted for a large share of company sales.

I excel at technical garment construction, inclusive sizing (S–4XL), and working with international factories to ensure high-quality production and minimal returns. I’m passionate about blending creative design with practical production processes to build brands that look great and fit well.

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Language

English
Advanced
Finnish
Fluent
Swedish
Intermediate

Work Experience

Apparel Designer & Brand Developer at Gazoz
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2026
Lead the end-to-end development of Gazoz apparel brands and the successful 2024 launch of Brasil Beauty, generating 61% of total company revenue in year one. Manage technical design, including pattern making and grading to ensure precise fit and inclusive sizing (S–4XL), minimizing return rates to under 7%. Direct international manufacturing partners, overseeing sample evaluations and technical specification refinement.
Lead Designer at Fire fighter Oy
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Directed visual identity and product concepts for Fire fighter Street Wear, I Support Firefighters, and I Support Nurses brands. Designed apparel lines and managed all visual merchandising and marketing materials.
Product Design Assistant at Makia Clothing Oy
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Supported the design team in collection development, material evaluation, and sample preparation.
Designer & Store Manager at Jeansroom Oy
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Managed retail operations while designing a private-label denim collection and all promotional creative materials.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Design at Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
Vocational Qualification in Clothing and Fashion Design at Savonlinna School of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services