Justine Thomas
Dublin,Dublin
Summary
An imaginative and diligent Children's wear designer with over a decade of experience, exceptional attention to detail and a passion for delivering projects on time with a proven track record of delivering high-quality designs & collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Experience in fashion retail, Buying & export houses. Strong technical knowledge from initial conceptualization to the final product. Completion of projects with minimal super-vision and maximum cooperation with team members.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Fashion Designer
Everly Studio's
Freelance
11.2025 - Current
- Embracing a dynamic position in children's apparel design, I focus on comprehensive trend analysis and market research.
- My creative contributions include crafting mood boards and unique CAD designs.
- Additionally, I've taken on the responsibility of finalizing range tech packs and print specifications to meet industry standards, working as a multi-brand, multi-category designer for renowned brands such as Next, Mothercare, GAP kids, Babyshop, and M&S.
Freelance Fashion Designer
Five Point Graphics
06.2023 - Current
- Thorough examination of the US market and trends to create a fashionable kids' collection.
- Tasked with producing samples via factories primarily situated in Asian countries.
Customer Assistant - Kids Clothing
Aldi Ireland
Ireland, County Cork
02.2023 - Current
- This position offers me an essential chance to connect directly with a targeted customer segment.
- By deeply understanding their requirements, I can enhance these insights and integrate them into the evolution of my product offerings.
Design Consultant
Landmark Group
Freelance
01.2023 - Current
- Embark on journeys to renowned fashion capitals around the world, providing expert guidance on international trends, essential styling tips, valuable market insights, and key product necessities.
- This includes exploring fabric and product directions through sample shopping, culminating in a comprehensive presentation to our teams in Asia and the Middle East.
Design Manager- Kids
Landmark Group
Bangalore
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Design Manager in the Baby and Infants division for eight years at Landmark Group.
- Responsible for overseeing the design process from initial concept to the final product.
- Trend identification, budgeting, production feasibility assessments, marketing strategies, and establishing a timeline for the buying calendar.
- Conducting global market visits to grasp trends, fabrics, and customer needs is essential for translating insights into collections.
- Collaborating with various departments, vendors, and suppliers is key to implementing optimal production methods while adhering to the company's quality standards, ensuring alignment with business strategies.
- Engaging in innovative approaches, including scheduled store visits and direct interactions with customers, provides valuable insights into the brand experience, ensuring the final product meets both conceptual expectations and market demands.
- Collaborating with team members to choose seasonal themes and color schemes, while brainstorming and refining new concepts, making necessary adjustments to the linesheets, and preparing them for subsequent discussions and production.
- Overseeing team management by establishing their Key Result Areas, monitoring progress, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Enhancing team engagement through ongoing motivation and interactive activities.
- Max- a prominent value fashion brand boasting over 500 retail locations and a robust online presence in India and the Middle East.
Asst. Manager Design- Kids
Celebrationz
Bangalore
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Held the position of Assistant Manager - Design for children's apparel, successfully attaining a remarkable annual growth rate of 21%, reflecting strong performance and innovative strategies.
Sr.Kids Designer
Colorlines clothing Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
01.2013 - 01.2015
- I have the privilege of collaborating with a prominent export company that manufactures renowned international children's clothing brands, including Dunne's Stores, George-ASDA, F&F Mothercare, M&Co, and Penny's (Primark), among others.
- A retail start-up.
Trainee Designer- Kids Denim
Raymond Clothing
Bangalore
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Served as a trainee designer at Raymond, contributing to the creation of a collection for the Fab-India Fest.
- A top premium brand in India.
Education
Master of Science - Design
Bharath College
India01.2013
Bachelor of Science -
Gloria College
India01.2011
Associate of Science -
Montfort Design School
Nagpur03.2009
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Figma
- Microsoft Office PLM
- Microsoft Office
- PLM- (Product Lifecycle Management)
- Good Communication
Project
Max Baby Winter, 12/01/22, Being a pivotal figure in the successful launch of the Baby wear line for Max.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Freelance Fashion Designer
Everly Studio's
11.2025 - Current
Freelance Fashion Designer
Five Point Graphics
06.2023 - Current
Customer Assistant - Kids Clothing
Aldi Ireland
02.2023 - Current
Design Consultant
Landmark Group
01.2023 - Current
Design Manager- Kids
Landmark Group
01.2016 - 01.2023
Asst. Manager Design- Kids
Celebrationz
01.2015 - 01.2016
Sr.Kids Designer
Colorlines clothing Pvt Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2015
Trainee Designer- Kids Denim
Raymond Clothing
01.2012 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Design
Bharath College
Bachelor of Science -
Gloria College
Associate of Science -
Montfort Design School