Chris Coleman

Chris Coleman

Vice President, Special Projects at WGSN

London, England, United Kingdom
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Highly experienced creative with 24 years experience within the fashion, apparel, branding, packaging and music industries as a Trend Forecaster, Creative Manager and Graphic Designer

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  • WGSN

    WGSN

    19 years 1 month

    • WGSN Graphic

      Vice President, Special Projects

      WGSN

      - Present 1 year 11 months

    • WGSN Graphic

      Vice President Content

      WGSN

      - 2 years 10 months

      London, Greater London, United Kingdom

    • WGSN Graphic

      Fashion Director

      WGSN

      - 1 year 1 month

      London, United Kingdom

    • WGSN Graphic

      Head of Design & Development

      WGSN

      - 3 years 11 months

    • WGSN Graphic

      Head of Print & Graphics and Branding & Packaging

      WGSN

      - 9 years 10 months

      london, united kingdom

      WGSN is the leading online trend-analysis and research service providing creative and business intelligence for the apparel, style, design and retail industries.

      Head of the Print & Graphics and Branding & Packaging departments.

      • Creative direction of WGSN’s seasonal Print & Graphic Forecast. Managing creative team in the production of directional mood boards, R&R, print techniques and applications for the fashion and design industry
      • Concept development and briefing to…

      WGSN is the leading online trend-analysis and research service providing creative and business intelligence for the apparel, style, design and retail industries.

      Head of the Print & Graphics and Branding & Packaging departments.

      • Creative direction of WGSN’s seasonal Print & Graphic Forecast. Managing creative team in the production of directional mood boards, R&R, print techniques and applications for the fashion and design industry
      • Concept development and briefing to global freelancers in the creation of all downloadable print & graphic collections to include original textile print and t-shirt graphics for Menswear, Womenswear, Kidswear, Swim, Sport and Youth
      • Managing a global perspective of all emerging print & graphic trends and creating actionable trend related editorial reports for the fashion and design industry, Including emerging trend analysis, street shots, street art, Inspirational books & exhibitions, global trade show analysis and people & profiles
      • Responsible for building and managing a global team of professional graphic designers, illustrators, textiles print designers and packaging experts

      • WGSN Consultant for True Alliance, M&S and Luxottica Group
      • WGSN keynote speaker at Sao Paulo Fashion week, 2010
      • Judge on the British Fashion Council panel for the New Graduate Portfolio award, 2010
      • Delegate for WGSN’s macro trends workshop at Canne Lions International Festival of Creativity, 2009

  • Senior Graphic Designer - Firetrap

    WDT

    - 5 years

    • Seasonal graphic design for menswear and womenswear apparel and denim collections; including t-shirt motifs and textile print designs
    • Branding and packaging designs from concept to production; including swing tickets, labeling, metalwork, apparel packaging and fit guides
    • Art direction, design and production of in-house look books and in-store marketing collateral. Including model and photographer selection

  • Senior Graphic Designer

    Big Hit Ltd

    - 5 years 1 month

    Clients included: Kangol, Admiral Sportswear, The FA, MTV

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