Jean Leigh has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Jean has held various roles throughout their career, including Senior Brand Director over Designworks Ink at Designworks Collective since September 2020. Prior to that, they were the Brand Director over Think Ink at the same company from August 2017 to September 2020.
Jean also worked at Olivina Men as the Brand Director from January 2017 to August 2017. Before that, they were employed at SVP Worldwide from June 2013 to October 2016 as Product Development and Project Management, where they oversaw the production of products for the SINGER brand and Aftermarkets Software.
Jean has also held positions at Gibson Brands, Inc., where they were the Lifestyle Brand Manager from April 2010 to June 2013. Jean managed all aftermarkets lifestyle products, luxury guitar parts, and accessories for the Gibson Guitar Gear Division. Jean successfully launched new product categories, contributing to significant revenue growth.
Furthermore, they worked at Courtney Davis Inc. as the Director of Licensing from July 2007 to June 2009, where they represented and promoted graphic artists and designers. Jean collaborated with clients to build successful programs and promotions for accounts such as Cracker Barrel, Wal-Mart, Office Depot, and Michaels.
Jean has also served as the Director of Baby and Infant Products at CR Gibson from June 2005 to June 2007, where they managed the largest and oldest category of business, leading a team of category managers and designers. Additionally, they held the position of Director of Marketing at International Greetings USA from May 2002 to June 2005. In this role, Jean directed overall operations of marketing, product development, and licensing for the company's brands.
Jean started their career at CR Gibson where they held various positions, including Director of Product Development and Marketing for Creative Papers from 1991 to 2002. Jean was responsible for brand development, executing positioning strategies, and managing product specifications and quality control.
Overall, Jean Leigh has extensive experience in product development, brand management, and marketing across a variety of industries.
Jean Leigh has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications & Art from the University of Denver.
September, 2020 - present
August, 2017