Jen Clancey

Sr Designer and Design Manager

Happy Valley | United States

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In my own words

— Jen

Senior Design Manager with experience in creative apparel and surface design, concept innovation, color conceptualization, marketing, trend analysis, management and team leadership.

I orchestrate internal and external efforts to advance ideations from concept to launch for in-house designs and globally-branded licensed portfolios.

Over the course of my career, I have designed and delivered premium apparel, color strategies and select marketing efforts that support global brand visions. As a Designer, my goal is to design and develop exceptional innovative products that offer a unique experience and deliver on a vision. I am imaginative and inquisitive and am inspired by new fabrics, technologies, and sustainable practices. I like to approach my designs with a creative mind, and respond to challenges with data driven solutions.

I manage teams and multi-faceted projects with a history of top performance. I aim to achieve goals on time and on target cost. I have a collaborative leadership style that empowers individuals and cross-functional teams for maximum efficiency.

My finest accomplishments to date include building seasonal line assortments in collaboration with globally-branded industry leaders such as Disney and Pixar, Lucas Films, Marvel, Warner Bros, Peanuts and more. I create top-tier high performing brand extensions that combine brand and license partner initiatives. I also build go-to-market calendars that follow seasonal line building, and support global marketing launches.

I have also made key contributions to several corporate initiatives aimed to improve long-term business plans, and streamlined cross-functional work practices to achieve maximum productivity (e.g. Brand Extension Planning, Speed To Market, 360 Marketing Initiatives, Go-To-Market Calendaring, and Cross-Functional Process & Change Initiatives).

During my spare time I enjoy staying healthy with activities such as hiking, yoga, and walking. I also like to inspire my mind with creative outlets such as drawing, painting and photography. I am hardworking, highly collaborative, aesthetically inclined, detail oriented, and a true believer in brand stories.

Thanks in advance for viewing my profile!

Jennifer

Trajectory

Apr 2014 — Now

Sr Designer and Design Manager · Hanna Andersson

My role as Sr Designer and Design Manager is to provide leadership, empower direct reports, spearhead obstacles, exceed high expectations and increase volume for the company by coordinating the team for seasonal line presentations, working in synergy with all departments to ensure quality and safety requirements are met, and creating a mutli-divisional line that speaks to core values and delivers sales volume and growth strategies set forth by the company.

Jan 2014 — Apr 2016

Senior Designer · Hanna Andersson

Lead and maintained the flow of design from season to season, elevated the brand aesthetic, and provided our customers with a clear and concise catalog and retail presentation that represents the brand’s commitment to quality, inspired design, and kid friendly apparel.

Nov 2010 — Jan 2011

Designer · Hanna Andersson

Partnered with the Sr Designer and Merchant to design and develop a line that delivered on the seasonal direction and secured the company positioning as a premium brand in the marketplace.

Oct 2007 — Nov 2010

Associate Designer · Hanna Andersson

Assisted in the execution of silhouette designs, designed graphics and trims, coordinated artwork and lab dips, maintained relationships with overseas vendors, and acted as a liaison between the design team and our factories to resolve issues with design, color, graphics and fit construction.

Apr 2006 — Oct 2007

Associate Designer · Columbia Sportswear

Participated as a team member with daily design and marketing duties, by following seasonal line plans and updating slots to execute a line that followed the seasonal concept and company philosophy.