Hi, I’m Jhorell Geronimo. I’m a Technical Apparel Product Designer with over five years of experience leading end-to-end product development and turning ideas into commercially successful products. I blend strategic design thinking, technical development, and cross-functional collaboration to solve real problems and deliver thoughtful, well-made garments and accessories. I’m currently based in Manila, Philippines, after previously working in Singapore. I’ve built strong partnerships with manufacturers across Asia and Europe, led international retail expansion efforts, and founded an independent brand, Instruments. I’m passionate about creating designs that balance performance, aesthetics, and manufacturability, and I enjoy mentoring teams to raise the quality and speed of product development.

Jhorell Geronimo

Hi, I’m Jhorell Geronimo. I’m a Technical Apparel Product Designer with over five years of experience leading end-to-end product development and turning ideas into commercially successful products. I blend strategic design thinking, technical development, and cross-functional collaboration to solve real problems and deliver thoughtful, well-made garments and accessories. I’m currently based in Manila, Philippines, after previously working in Singapore. I’ve built strong partnerships with manufacturers across Asia and Europe, led international retail expansion efforts, and founded an independent brand, Instruments. I’m passionate about creating designs that balance performance, aesthetics, and manufacturability, and I enjoy mentoring teams to raise the quality and speed of product development.

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Hi, I’m Jhorell Geronimo. I’m a Technical Apparel Product Designer with over five years of experience leading end-to-end product development and turning ideas into commercially successful products. I blend strategic design thinking, technical development, and cross-functional collaboration to solve real problems and deliver thoughtful, well-made garments and accessories.

I’m currently based in Manila, Philippines, after previously working in Singapore. I’ve built strong partnerships with manufacturers across Asia and Europe, led international retail expansion efforts, and founded an independent brand, Instruments. I’m passionate about creating designs that balance performance, aesthetics, and manufacturability, and I enjoy mentoring teams to raise the quality and speed of product development.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder and Apparel Designer at Instruments
February 1, 2025 - Present
Founder and apparel designer of an independent technical menswear brand. Responsible for product strategy, supplier partnerships, development workflows, and end-to-end product creation across multiple categories (men’s, women’s, kids, bags, and accessories) from concept to production. Built a foundation for brand governance, sourcing, and manufacturing with a focus on performance and durability.
Product Designer at Education Beyond The Vines
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Established and led end-to-end product development for an independent technical menswear brand, defining product strategy, supplier partnerships, development systems, and commercialization processes. Drove lifecycle development of 200+ SKUs across four core categories and launched 30+ commercially successful apparel and accessory products; supported international retail expansion to 30+ stores in Singapore, Japan, China, Thailand, and the Philippines. Built and mentored a cross-functional team, managed supplier relationships, and introduced new fabrics, trims, and digital workflows to improve quality and development efficiency.
Apparel Design Intern at Graye Studio
August 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Supported conceptualization and product development from patternmaking, fit, construction, and manufacturing processes. Created patterns, mockups, and prototypes; prepared detailed tech packs; participated in fittings and design reviews; strengthened knowledge of fabrics and textile technologies.
Retail Associate (PT) at SpoilMarket
December 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Provided customer service, merchandising, and store operations during part-time employment.

Education

Diploma in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
July 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021
Pre-school, Primary, and Secondary School at Lourdes School of Mandaluyong
June 1, 2005 - April 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services