P R O F I L E
Hi! Hello! My name is Jean. I am a seasoned creative executive with over 15 years experience working in corporate design. With a trained ability to merge design priorities with financial strategies, I create compelling products for brands that deliver results. I thrive in fast paced environments and love to lead, mentor, and champion teams to output high quality work in the most positive environment.
E D U C A T I O N
B.F.A. FASHION DESIGN
PARSONS, NEW YORK
1999-2003
S E L E C T E X P E R I E N C E
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
The Reset | 2019-2020
Directed and produced all brand marketing collateral, including web design, online ads, copy, photoshoots, emails and social.
Lead and participated in brainstorming sessions with the CEO to improve marketing outputs, including strategy, art direction, copy, and tone.
Managed internal design team and external vendors to create all marketing assets.
Developed social media game plan, including influencer campaigns, brand
collaborations, on-set photo art direction, styling, trend forecasting, and design.
Created on-brand promotional campaigns consisting of facebook ads, email, and social marketing that drove a 4x increase in sales.
DESIGN DIRECTOR - KID GIRL, BABY GIRL, BRAND NEW
Gymboree | 2015 – 2018
Oversaw 8+ designers in three departments while developing high-level trend concepts across all departments for girl.
Relaunched three major departments, overhauling brand aesthetic, redeveloping fabrications, and redefining fit standards for all ages.
Conceptualized and presented collections, working closely with merchants to ensure product fit seasonal business and promotional needs.
Guided and mentored designers to work cross-functionally to ensure product maintained its integrity from design to post-production.
Traveled internationally to discover and purchase samples to present ideas, concepts, and trends to executive team.
SENIOR DESIGNER - TODDLER GIRL, KID GIRL
Gymboree | 2011-2015
Spearheaded a positive business turnaround for the Toddler girl product, and assumed the role of leading the Kid Girl product team.
Revamped the toddler girl business by pursuing modern styling and fabrications, turning a historically negative business into several years of positive comps.
Personally developed a new legging fabrication, and established an item that singularly grossed $411k in its first quarter, becoming a million dollar business for the company.
Managed a total of 5 direct reports in addition to multiple freelancers.
Worked on multiple collaborations, including Olivia the Pig, and also served as lead in special projects for international franchises of Gymboree.
Established workflow processes, design templates, and communication protocols that were replicated and integrated into other departments.
DESIGNER - WOMEN’S KNITS, ACTIVE, AND SWIM
Old Navy | 2006-2011
Owned the women’s active category in addition to managing the swim department.
Developed and presented knits and active concept from palette, to fabric/trim innovation, to finished product.
Contributed to the overall packaging and logo rebranding for women’s active, introducing Old Navy’s “Goga” technical activewear line.
Established a cohesive system of activewear, which in 2008 beat projections by $7.2 million - a historic high for the department.
Introduced Old Navy’s first seamless activewear, including bras and tanks.
Worked cross-functionally to lower cost while maintaining quality, saving the company over $3 million in 2008.
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER - WOMEN’S OUTERWEAR
Baby Phat, New York | 2003-2004
Reported to the director, presenting original outerwear ideas while supporting the larger design team.
Worked with a broad range of outerwear, including wool, leather, and down.
Communicated with factories, mills, tanneries, and showrooms, owning pre and post production for the brand.
Designed graphics and prints on illustrator to reinforce company branding
DESIGN INTERN - WOMEN’S DEPARTMENT
Marc by Marc Jacobs, New York | 2001-2003
Served as one of the brand’s first design interns, during its second season ever, working closely with the entire team (including the Director).
Assisted in the development of clothing details, including flat sketches.
Set up delivery boards, fabric pitch sheets, and aided in print development.
Shopped for styling of photoshoots and runway shows.
Skills Include But Are Not Limited To
Creative Leader, Thoughtful Storyteller, Skilled Presenter, Social Media Maven, Effective Communicator, Brand Champion, Team Cheerleader
Problem Solver, Skilled Manager
Expert In
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Sketch, PLM, Mailchimp, Instagram, Facebook, Discord
Interests Include
Food-focused travel, Zero-waste culture, Social Justice, Esports & Gaming, Skincare, New Fiction, Home Design, Mindfulness, Cat GIFS
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST