Jo James

Jo James has extensive experience in the fashion industry, with a solid background in design and management. They have served in various roles at different companies, including Carhartt, Kohl's Department Stores, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Gap Inc. At Carhartt, Jo has been the Director of Women's Design, overseeing the development and design of the collection. They have also worked as the Design Services Manager, Lead Product Designer, and Sr. Manager Design Resources. Prior to Carhartt, Jo was a Designer at Kohl's Department Stores, managing the sweater line and conducting trend research. They also held a Designer position at Abercrombie & Fitch, where they focused on trend research, sketching, and sample creation. In the earlier years of their career, Jo worked at Gap Inc. as an Assistant Designer and then as an Associate Tech. Designer. Overall, Jo James brings extensive expertise in design, trend analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and project management.

Jo James attended Kent State University from 2000 to 2004, where they earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion/Apparel Design.