Claire WHEELDON
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Claire is available for work
Concept-driven Design Consultant with advanced skills in trend forecasting, color, and design. Adept in developing design strategies that relate to core customers and excites buyers.
Accomplished in leading design teams to create and develop product assortments from conception to sampling, final production and launch.
Experienced in both US and UK markets working for Brands and Retailers.
Passionate about creating measurable positive change within the fashion industry with a strong understanding of sustainability topics such as Social, Economic, Cultural and Ecological agendas.
- Brands Claire has worked with
- LNA Clothing
- Project Social T
- Free People
- Topshop
Open to relocation
Open to Full time or Part time work
- Freelance Assignments
- Hourly Consulting
- Permanent Positions
Design Director
LNA Clothing
Feb 2021 - May 2022
« Forecasted emerging design and market trends « Curated color palettes and print development based on seasonal creative concepts and color strategy + Co-designed seasonal collections for e-commerce a...
Creative Director
Project Social T
Feb 2014 - Feb 2021
« Spearheaded exponential annual growth of company by 500% over 7 years « Expanded brand outreach to over 600 boutiques and launched e- commerce site « Drove concept, color and design strategy « Led d...
Buyer
Free People
Nov 2011 - Jan 2014
« Managed the jewelry assortment for Free People own buy and branded product across retail, online and wholesale « Led concept and product development with external vendors
Buyer
Topshop
Jan 2006 - Nov 2011
« Developed and drove branded apparel assortment working with established and upcoming brands « Conceptualized exclusive collections collaborating with artists and graphic designers « Attended Europea...
Creative Direction
(Advanced)
Trend Forecasting
(Advanced)
Trend Research
(Advanced)
Trend Analysis
(Advanced)
Fashion Consulting
(Advanced)
Styling
(Intermediate)
Color Boards
(Advanced)
Fabric Development
(Advanced)
English
Fluent
Copenhagen Business School
Certification
Sustainable Fashion
2022 to 2022
London College of Fashion
Certification
Fashion and Sustainability
2020 to 2020
Loughborough University
Degree
BA Honors Multimedia Textiles
2001 to 2004
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