Lauren J.

Lauren J.'s work experience includes being the Head of Operations at I Heart Studios starting from September 2023. Prior to that, they worked as a Global Marketing Project Manager - Brand Marketing at Scotch & Soda from July 2022 to April 2023. Lauren also held multiple positions at PVH Corp., including Concept to Consumer Specialist, International Markets Communications Specialist, and Capsules Buying & Demand Planner for Tommy Hilfiger. Before that, they were an Intercompany Account Manager at Ardagh Group from February 2017 to February 2019. Lauren also worked as an Account Manager at MJ Media Digital Marketing from July 2014 to February 2017, a Fashion Styling Assistant at NCL Representation for a few months in 2016, and an Assistant Fashion Stylist at Carla Ijff for a short period in 2016. Lauren'searliest work experience includes being an Equestrian Property & Events Manager at Oxford Freshmarket from January 2007 to November 2013 and an intern at Mr Price Apparel in May 2012.

Lauren J. received a Degree/Honours in Fashion Design from Durban University of Technology in the years 2010 to 2014. In 2016, they studied Dutch/Flemish Language and Literature at Taal Huis Amsterdam and later at Taalthuis Amsterdam, where they obtained an A0>A2 Dutch degree. In 2015, they attended Web Design Academy for Web Design and Development. In 1997 to 2008, they completed their education at St. Mary's D.S.G. Kloof and obtained an IEB Matric Certificate. Lauren J. also has a Bachelor's Degree from Durban University of Technology. In 2017, they studied Dutch/Flemish Language and Literature at CERAN European Language School - Belgium, and in 2018, they studied French at L'ecole de Francais, Amsterdam.