Jean Burley

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.

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

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.