I’m Jeanine, a British, youth culture-obsessed Designer based between London/Stockholm. I’m on a mission to use design and innovation as a means to positively impact our planet, and to improve the function of garments. My professional experience has been gained at leading brands such as; Acne Studios, Emilio Pucci and I’m an alumnus of the prestigious arts school Central Saint Martins where I studied Fashion Design and Marketing. I’m currently responsible for contributing to design and innovation at brands, emphasising storytelling and driving a strong narrative from conception to consumer. Executing excellence via in-depth trend research, concept development, sustainable fabric research and innovative design.
Part-time Fashion Short Course Lecturer at Central Saint Martins.
A fixed-term contract covering a leave of absence. Solely responsible for designing all of the accessories collections during this period (womens, mens, teens; leather goods, bags, woven accessories, scarves, belts, hats, gloves etc). Product development and design for PF22, FW22, PF23, SS23 and capsules and co-labs.
Project work addressing a specific brief and designing women’s outerwear for Charlotte Simone’s AW21 collection. Proposing new shapes, shades and materials. Working with the bestselling looks to elevate them for the new season. Suggesting new branding and custom trimmings so that you can show off that you’re wearing a ‘Charlotte Simone’.
Working with knitwear, outerwear, jersey and woven categories for Newborn (Unisex) and Baby Girl with a strong customer focus in mind. Using 2D and 3D design skills. Trend analysis, creating technical packs and artworks, print design.
Fashion Designer covering Luxury Menswear, Womenswear, Kidswear and accessories. Helping new brands establish a strong design direction, creative brand narrative and commitments to sustainable design and production methods.
Working closely with the Senior Designer to develop all of the menswear garment groups (outerwear, tailoring, shirts, jersey and knitwear). Attending fairs and working with fabrics, trimmings, yarns, garment fit, creating prints and graphics in Illustrator. Research and creating technical drawings in Illustrator, uploading and maintaining styles in PLM, creating collection boards, approving lab dips. strike-offs.
Sketching clothes and accessories, developing prints and renders in Photoshop, working with embroideries, and travelling to the factory to assist in fittings.
Development of the AW '16 Women's RTW and SS '17 Jersey collections. Assisting in the production of the AW16 Paris show and overseeing production in Italy. Garment and accessories design, sample-making. Producing overviews, and technical packs.
Working with Hillier Bartley AW '16 collection with both clothing and accessories /jewellery. Garment design, sewing, inspirational research and preparation for the Paris showrooms.