Jon Phenom
Design Director/ Consultant · YouTube.com/JonPhenom
Los Angeles, CA
In My Own Words
Designer/ Product developer/ Fashion Professional with experience in projects and labels ranging from theme groupings, smu groups, logos, brand id, small label consulting, program streamlining and art direction. I have designed accessories, knits, denim, outerwear, printed goods, label and trim from scratch to cads.
Work Experience
Educator @ Youtube.com/JonPhenom
YouTube.com/JonPhenom2011 – Present
Youtube personality on "Designer Advice" at youtube.com/DesignerJonPhenom. This channel covers Q&A, one-on-one interviews, book reviews and other content for start up clothing companies. +Founder/ Host/ Show Director at Status Show | Apr 2015 +Founder/ Host/ Show Director at Status Show | Nov 2014 +Coordinator/ Host/ Panelist at Venue Trade Show | July 2014 +Guest Speaker at The Seven Six Trade Show | May 2014 +Host/Panelist on "Building your Brand" Educational series at The Fresh Yard | May 2014 +Live guest on "The Layover Show" on Tracklife.com +Coordinator/ Host/ Panelist on "Building your Retail": Venue Trade Show | Jan 2014 +Coordinator/ Host/ Panelist on "Designer Branding": Venue Trade Show | July 2013 FIDM (LA), FIDM (SD), AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, UCSD, UC Riverside, CSUSM, SDSU, ARTS INSTITUTE (SD), Valley High School, Mission Hills High School, Westview High School and over 15 middle schools.
Design Director/ Consultant
Jon Phenom (Design & Consulting)2003 – Present
Work scope includes: SMU & special capsule design, design & pre-production, wardrobe styling, video production, consultation for start up brands.
Brand Director
BLVD Supply2016 – 2018
Acting as overall leadership for the brand including dealings with licenses (international & domestic), e-commerce, sales, production, marketing and internal structure. Responsible for researching, designing and production all seasons and deliveries of cut and sew. Manage internship program to benefit students and aide in work load.
Managing Partner /Co-Founder
Union Print Co.2013 – 2016
High volume apparel production serv ices. We provide printing services including plastisol, waterbase, discharge, oversize and foil for high volume clients. We are able to offer vertical production for soft goods to bag and tag.
Creative Director
Orisue2012 – 2013
Responsible for operations in the Art Dept and research, design & production of all men's categories. Executed pre-production with overseas vendors. Manage design & production calendar. + Created a global goal to unite the company efforts + Created internship/ freelance program in Art Department + Reduced expenses across the board + Created a proper headwear program + Conduct employee & Intern performance review + Created employee recognition program for individual efforts + Standardize & lead companywide meetings
Apparel Director
Fortune 4212009 – 2012
Head of apparel for established event & lifestyle company. Developing soft goods program and transitioning into cut & sew garments.
Art Director
LifeWork LLC2008 – 2011
Art management at eco-friendly/ fully sustainable screen print & t-shirt company. Consulted with clients for art needs and designwork. Prepared artwork for t-shirt production.
Founder/ Designer
Jon Phenom - Premium Denim2006 – 2008
Founder and designer of a streetwear denim collection. Responsible for all aspects of the business from design, production, account management, marketing and logistics.
Fashion Editor
Prequel Magazine2006 – 2007
Responsible for creating theme, set dressing and coordinating fashion shoots and contributing content for small LA based quarterly lifestyle magazine.
Senior Men's Designer
EZEKIEL Clothing2004 – 2005
Designer for apparel, accessories and headwear for Ezekiel’s Men’s division. Responsible for design sheets, maintaining design libraries and expanding the accessories category. Also aided in creating at team atmosphere in design room and increased efficiency in design process.
Apparel Designer
Nine Dot LLC. / Drunknmunky2003 – 2004
Designed all categories of Men's clothing with Head Designer. Was responsible for entire men's accessories program. Eventually, over saw pre-production responsibilities with vendors in Korea, China and India.
Denim Designer/ Artist
Jon Phenom Hand Made Denim2001 – 2004
Crafted hand made denim for individual clientelle. Each pair was one of a kind with embellishments and function for each client.
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