Jo Sykes

Jo Sykes has extensive experience in the fashion industry, with a focus on creative direction, design, and consultancy. Jo currently serves as the Creative Director of Jigsaw Clothing, a role they have held since June 2019. Prior to this, they worked at SYKES from 2014 to 2019, where they held the position of Creative Direction and Design Consultancy. Here, they served as a Creative Consultant for the luxury and advanced contemporary market, providing design direction for women's, men's, and accessory collections.

Before their time at SYKES, Sykes held positions at Nicole Farhi as Creative Director from 2012 to 2014, where they oversaw creative direction for the brand. Jo also worked at Moncler Group as the Design Director from 2012 to 2013, where they provided design direction for Cerruti 18CRR81 women's and men's collections. Additionally, they served as the Creative Director at Aquascutum from 2010 to 2012, where they were responsible for design direction for women's and men's collections.

Sykes founded their own label, SYKES, in 2007, where they served as the Founder and Creative Director until 2011. The label focused on ready-to-wear tailored women's clothing, known for its minimal, understated style and luxurious fabrication.

Earlier in their career, Sykes worked as the Head Designer for Freda at Matches from 2009 to 2010, where they designed and produced capsule collections. Jo also served as the Design Manager for Armani Exchange at Giorgio Armani from 2003 to 2009, providing design direction for various lines within the brand. Prior to that, they worked as a Womenwear Designer at Alberta Ferretti in 2002, specializing in evening wear.

Throughout their career, Sykes has demonstrated a strong ability to provide innovative design direction and creative consultancy across multiple fashion brands.

Jo Sykes attended Central St Martins from 1997 to 2001, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Fashion Design and Marketing. Additionally, Jo Sykes also attended Millfield; however, no specific degree or field of study information is provided for this educational experience.