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I’m a commercial apparel designer and creative director with 20+ years’ experience designing and delivering fashion and merchandise for faith-based communities and mainstream retail brands. I blend strong product design, buying, and production management skills with an intuitive understanding of how to communicate message and mission through clothing people genuinely want to wear. I’ve led design-to-delivery cycles across Australia and internationally, including managing multi-category portfolios, supplier relationships, range planning, and fit/fabrication oversight. I also bring deep event production and visual messaging experience from leading women’s conference production work—turning concepts into cohesive apparel and community touchpoints from idea through to final delivery.…I’m a commercial apparel designer and creative director with 20+ years’ experience designing and delivering fashion and merchandise for faith-based communities and mainstream retail brands. I blend strong product design, buying, and production management skills with an intuitive understanding of how to communicate message and mission through clothing people genuinely want to wear. I’ve led design-to-delivery cycles across Australia and internationally, including managing multi-category portfolios, supplier relationships, range planning, and fit/fabrication oversight. I also bring deep event production and visual messaging experience from leading women’s conference production work—turning concepts into cohesive apparel and community touchpoints from idea through to final delivery.

Jean Burley

Creative Director, Designer, Event Visualizer, +3

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I’m a commercial apparel designer and creative director with 20+ years’ experience designing and delivering fashion and merchandise for faith-based communities and mainstream retail brands. I blend strong product design, buying, and production management skills with an intuitive understanding of how to communicate message and mission through clothing people genuinely want to wear. I’ve led design-to-delivery cycles across Australia and internationally, including managing multi-category portfolios, supplier relationships, range planning, and fit/fabrication oversight. I also bring deep event production and visual messaging experience from leading women’s conference production work—turning concepts into cohesive apparel and community touchpoints from idea through to final delivery.…I’m a commercial apparel designer and creative director with 20+ years’ experience designing and delivering fashion and merchandise for faith-based communities and mainstream retail brands. I blend strong product design, buying, and production management skills with an intuitive understanding of how to communicate message and mission through clothing people genuinely want to wear. I’ve led design-to-delivery cycles across Australia and internationally, including managing multi-category portfolios, supplier relationships, range planning, and fit/fabrication oversight. I also bring deep event production and visual messaging experience from leading women’s conference production work—turning concepts into cohesive apparel and community touchpoints from idea through to final delivery.

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I’m a commercial apparel designer and creative director with 20+ years’ experience designing and delivering fashion and merchandise for faith-based communities and mainstream retail brands. I blend strong product design, buying, and production management skills with an intuitive understanding of how to communicate message and mission through clothing people genuinely want to wear.

I’ve led design-to-delivery cycles across Australia and internationally, including managing multi-category portfolios, supplier relationships, range planning, and fit/fabrication oversight. I also bring deep event production and visual messaging experience from leading women’s conference production work—turning concepts into cohesive apparel and community touchpoints from idea through to final delivery.

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English

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Work Experience

Founder / Operator at Cavendish Productions

January 1, 2020 - Present

Runs own production company alongside remote design work, offering end-to-end perspective from concept through final delivery and supporting projects that blend creative vision with practical delivery.

Head of Design and Production at SASS Clothing (Betty Basics)

January 1, 2019 - March 1, 2026

Led end-to-end design and production responsibilities across key apparel categories, partnering with founders to translate creative vision into profitable, scalable merchandise ranges. Owned the full design-to-delivery cycle: seasonal trend research and visual articulation, garment design and fabrication/trim sourcing, and fit sessions and size grading improvements to reduce return rates by 30%. Managed supplier sourcing, negotiation and relationship management to deliver margin-rich product within trading terms, overseeing critical path planning and campaign delivery with strict oversight of costs and supplier negotiations. Drove cross-functional alignment with logistics, production, marketing, and sales to ensure ranges landed on time within target margins. Mentored designers and junior team members, building internal capability through collaborative ways of working. Contributed to category strategy and growth, including securing national retail partnerships and developing items sol

Remote Apparel Designer at Freelance / Remote work

January 1, 2019 - Present

Provided remote apparel design support for stand-alone graphic/apparel concepts as well as full tech-pack and strategic range planning. Brought professional rigor and personal passion to projects while delivering end-to-end creative concepts from briefing and concept development through final delivery.

Head of Design and Production at SASS Clothing - Betty Basics

January 1, 2019 - March 1, 2026

Led the full design-to-delivery cycle for women’s apparel and broader category ranges, partnering with creative and commercial teams to deliver margin-rich product opportunities. Managed trend research and seasonal direction, garment design and fabrication/trim sourcing, and fit sessions and size grading processes (reducing return rates by 30%). Owned supplier sourcing, negotiation, and relationship management to deliver products within target margins, while coordinating logistics, production, marketing, and sales teams to keep critical paths on time. Drove commercial outcomes including category growth, supplier and partner management, mentoring designers and junior team members, and ensuring product quality and compliance. Also supported growth initiatives and channel expansion through strategic product mix development and range planning.

Consulting Product and Design Manager at Creswick Woollen Mills

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Built commercial operational capability for a premium Australian heritage wool brand, establishing a scalable supply chain and improving product development processes. Owned an end-to-end product development process from concept through bulk production, including fit sessions, supplier communications, and ensuring all product met quality and commercial specifications before delivery. Expanded supplier networks into China via introductions to vetted manufacturers and sourcing at Canton Fair, improving sourcing efficiency by 50% and unlocking cost and margin improvements. Drove cross-functional alignment across design, production, and operations, and mentored designers and junior team members to strengthen internal capability and performance.

Design & Buying / Product Development and Marketing Manager at Dale Group International

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016

Owned end-to-end product development and commercial operations for a leading Australian wholesale and distribution business, managing complex multi-retailer relationships and driving margin performance across diverse product portfolios including apparel, accessories, nursery goods, and toys. Managed the full product lifecycle from trend research through final delivery, including supplier sourcing and compliance, tech pack creation, garment fit checks, QA approvals, and on-time delivery across multiple concurrent product categories. Delivered commercial outcomes across major national retail accounts (including Target, Big W, Baby Bunting, Toys R Us and Coles) by managing range submissions, pricing negotiations, and compliance requirements to meet each retailer’s trading standards.

Product Development & Marketing Manager / Design & Buying Manager at Dale Group International

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016

Led end-to-end product development and commercial operations for an Australian wholesale and distribution business, managing complex multi-retailer relationships and delivering margin performance across apparel, accessories, nursery goods, and toys. Managed the full product life cycle from trend research through final delivery, including supplier sourcing, tech-pack creation, garment fit fittings, QA approvals, and on-time delivery across multiple concurrent product categories and retail partners. Owned range submission, pricing negotiations, and compliance to retailer trading and spec requirements. Drove commercial outcomes with major Australian retail accounts (e.g., Target, Big W, Baby Bunting, Toys R Us, and Coles) and ensured structured operational reporting, analytics, and supplier cost control.

Event and Production Manager at Entrust Women Christian Women’s Conference

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2019

Managed event execution, visual messaging, and community engagement for the Entrust Women Christian women’s conference (entrustwomen.com.au). Supported program production and delivery focused on message alignment, attendee connection, and event visual identity.

Product Development & Marketing / Commercial Design Operations Manager at Giordano Australia

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2010

Managed end-to-end commercial design operations for the Australian arm of an international apparel retailer, owning the full design and production cycle, range localisation, and cross-functional team leadership in a high-volume, fast-moving retail environment. Designed and managed the end-to-end product lifecycle for the Australian market by localising the Giordano international range across women’s, men’s and accessories to meet local demand while maintaining global brand consistency and margin targets. Owned commercial execution aspects such as cost negotiation, trading terms, delivery management, supplier compliance, and stakeholder engagement to ensure products were delivered on time, to specification and within budget. Led cost negotiations and trading terms with international suppliers to drive margin improvement while maintaining product quality and brand standards. Contributed to product innovation and a design team culture of creativity that supported the successful laun

Commercial Design Operations Manager at Giordano Australia

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2010

Managed end-to-end product life cycle for the Australian market, localising international ranges across women’s, men’s, and accessories to meet local demand while maintaining global brand consistency and margin targets. Owned product life cycle responsibilities including cost negotiation, terms of trade, delivery management, supplier compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Led cost negotiations and FOB trading terms with international suppliers to drive margin improvement while maintaining product quality and brand standards. Drove product innovation and launched multiple new product lines within a single year. Built structured internal reporting and communication rhythms, mentored design and production teams, and coached staff to deliver strong commercial and creative results in a high-volume, fast-moving retail environment.

Margin and Cost Management / Product Portfolio Manager at Giordano (Australia)

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003

Owned margin and cost management across a broader product portfolio, including negotiating FOB pricing, managing cost of goods, and ensuring profit targets were met across wholesale and retail channels. Led strategic sourcing and supplier management, onboarding manufacturers capable of meeting commercial and compliance requirements across complex product ranges. Delivered integrated marketing and product development strategies aligned to market trends and retailer demand, driving sell-through and maintaining brand relevance across multiple channels. Built and maintained stakeholder relationships across internal teams, retail partners, and offshore suppliers to align accountability throughout a complex supply chain.