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Ian Jeffries Ma ( Rca )

READY TO WEAR MENSWEAR DESIGNER
About

My professional roots are RTW Menswear Tailoring. 1 have over 15 years of meeting creative challenges across all categories in apparel, taking imaginative action with eclectic career experiences from a diverse range of brands. I established Marine GARMENT (my own clothing label) in 2017 in New York, inspired by the classic ubiquitous reversible sailor shirt with the tar collar and high front pocket traditionally worn by naval seaman. I am now based in London and excited about getting fully involved/immersed” in a new work role here in UK. I have a passion for designing products, concepts, and solving problems. I have so much more to learn and offer.

Previous Brands
FIGS
HANSCOOL
COMME des GARÇONS
katama Swim
MARINE GARMENT
Perry Ellis International
University of the Arts London
Paul Smith
Neil Barrett
Bamford
Alfred Dunhill
Hackett London
KARL LAGERFELD
Louis Vuitton
Anne Klien
Bernstock Speirs
Work Experience
Fashion Design & Product Development Consultant
May ‘23 -
Self employed

• Designed high-end hospitality uniforms for a California-based hotel group, managing concept through to bulk production. • Created detailed tech packs, BOMs, and oversaw fittings to ensure integrity from design to delivery. • Proficient in Illustrator, Procreate, InDesign, PowerPoint, and Excel. • Costume illustrator for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. • Developed accessory, jewellery, and shoe presentations in collaboration with James Perse LA studio. • Contributed to Made in the Borough, sold at Dover Street Market, through design and product support. • Styled Dear Alice for press and launch of BBC K-pop series MADE IN KOREA.

Design Director Mens
Jun ‘22 - Feb ‘23
FIGS

• Designed scrubs, medical uniforms, and lifestyle apparel/accessories for the healthcare community. • Led the launch of FIGS Reversible Scrubs.

Senior Mens Designer
Apr ‘20 - Mar ‘22
HANSCOOL

• Designed full men’s RTW collection, combining smart, casual luxury with performance elements. • Managed product lines using Centric, Excel, Illustrator, Procreate, InDesign, and PowerPoint. • Delivered full tech packs and BOMs with specifications; led fit process to bulk production.

Sales Professional
Jan ‘18 - Jul ‘19
COMME des GARÇONS

• Responsible for driving the mainline RTW collection business at retail. • Detailed customer profiling and client relationship development. • Merchandising seasonal deliveries in store following the ethos and DNA of the company.

Senior Design Consultant
Feb ‘17 - Apr ‘19
katama Swim

• Responsible for overseeing the design direction and print development, from inspiration to delivery of four seasons, and growing the business by introducing categories, outerwear, sweaters, footwear, and accessories. • Managing and styling seasonal shows, pop-up events, and collaborations for the brand.

Founder
Jan ‘17 - Apr ‘20
MARINE GARMENT

• Launched MARINE GARMENT, a unique item/uniform-inspired clothing, and accessories label. • Responsible for upholding design integrity from concept to commercialization. • MG scrubs featured in Dress of the Year 2020 at The Fashion Museum, Bath.

Senior Designer Menswear
Aug ‘14 - Dec ‘16
Perry Ellis International

• Designed the sportswear re-launch of Perry Ellis America menswear line for Europe. Branded smart casual and performance clothes with an all-American spirit and a European sensibility. • Conducted all aspects of the design development process, including seasonal inspiration, color, trend direction, yarn/fabric selection, print and graphics, hand sketches, and presentation boards. • Execute all tech packs, BOMs, and stitch/ print developments. Oversee the entire fit process to bulk buy.

Fashion Design Lecturer
Aug ‘13 - Jul ‘14
University of the Arts London

• External assessor for final Yr3 fashion illustration at Westminster College, London. • Sweater / Knits Focused Design lecturer for Yr1 fashion at University of the Arts, London.

Sales & Visual Merchandiser
Jul ‘13 - Jul ‘14
Paul Smith

Freelance Creative Consultant
Jan ‘12 - Aug ‘14
Self employed

• Design clients included Nick Tentis Savile Row, ESKANDAR, A Child of the Jago, Crumpet Cashmere, and Omar Kashoura.

Head of Menswear Design- Special Projects
Jan ‘11 - Dec ‘11
Neil Barrett

• Responsible for designing Sundek for Neil Barrett SS12/AW12 Sportswear line, including outerwear and casual sportswear. • Responsible for Collection sketches, swimwear, and print concepts for pre and main Neil Barrett collection SS12. • Illustrated catwalk pieces and working specs for factory production.

Design Director
Mar ‘08 - Mar ‘10
Bamford

• Reworked Resort '08 and SS'09 men's collections align with the brand's DNA for the Press/ Sales Look book. • Designed and developed the prototypes to the sealed sample stage for AW'9/10. Inspiring and guiding product development strategically over a fully merchandised range. • Expanded a commercial tie and cravat accessories collection for SS'09 and AW'9/10

Head Of Design
Mar ‘06 - Feb ‘08
Alfred Dunhill

• Responsible for the menswear clothing, neckwear, and accessories for Dunhill, London, and Alfred Dunhill luxury brands. Managed the design team in the research and development of concept, fabric, and colors in line with company strategy and ensured all categories followed the process efficiently and kept to the critical path. • Consulted on all Dunhill licensed products, retail sales, and marketing/ promotional tools.

Head of Design Menswear - Consultant
Jan ‘05 - Dec ‘05
Hackett London

• Creative consultant for the season SS’ 06, presenting color, concept, and campaign to the buying team, developing a solid commercial range with key press pieces for Pitti Uomo. • Designed and launched the ‘HK1’ logo on casual sportswear, worn by Johnny Wilkinson. • Styled the AW’05 collection Look book for press and buyers Worked with Jeremy Hackett on photography images for the SS’06 presentation.

Menswear Designer
Apr ‘00 - Jun ‘07
KARL LAGERFELD

• Presented sketches and finished first samples to Mr. Lagerfeld. Styling all press and marketing materials, photographed by Mr. Lagerfeld. Concept design thru to selling samples for the ready-to-wear collection, ties, leather goods, footwear, and underwear. Presentation of the season’s research, concept, and designed collection to all licensees and press.

Design Assistant
Jan ‘00 - Jul ‘00
Louis Vuitton

Studio Designer
Jan ‘92 - Dec ‘94
Anne Klien

Fashion Stylist
Aug ‘89 - Aug ‘94
Elite Model Management

• Assisted Victoria Bartlett, Stylist and Creative Director of VPL. On-going collaboration on projects. • Represented by Elite Model Management – Alex Michon.

Design Internship
Jan ‘87 - Jul ‘87
Bernstock Speirs

Languages
English - Fluent
Education & Training
Royal College of Art
‘99 - ‘01
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London
‘86 - ‘89
Bachelor of Arts - BA
London, UK