Joy Pilborough

I have over 10 years' experience as a Design Professional in the fashion industry. Not only do I possess exceptional project management skills, I also have an astute ability to make managerial decisions under tight deadlines and to delelgate team responsibilities in an effective manner. My experience in the fashion industry has also provided me with the ability to develop creative solutions to industry challenges, such as recreating a brand, decreasing sample costs, and increasing profits by designing within a budget.

In addition to my broad experience in all aspects of design and development, I have an exceptional ability to identify and understand the needs of the consumer. I’ve traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia to conduct trend, raw material and market research and ultimately to develop strategies and products that resonate with the target market while supporting business and brand objectives.

I’ve successfully managed the design, development, selection and approval of materials, silhouettes, colors and patterns for well-known branded, private label and licensed intimate apparel. My career highlights include:

*Designed loungewear and intimates for J.C. Penney’s private label brands, Flirtitude and Cosmopolitan.

*Lead a talented team of design professionals in the delivery of original, innovative product concepts and designs for St. John’s Bay Swim, Arizona Swim, and JCP Hosiery while ensuring products maintained the brand identity.

*Designed loungewear and intimates for iconic licensed brands including Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole Reaction and Kenneth Cole New York.

*Designed bras, corsets, and lingerie for Frederick’s of Hollywood.

*Developed missy and plus size bras and intimate apparel for Cato stores.

*Created maternity/nursing bras and sleepwear for La Leche League International.

*Designed Women’s and Junior’s lingerie and loungewear for Macy’s, Bloomingdales, and Lord & Taylor.