Leah Hulon

Experienced Fashion Designer and Brand Consultant with over 20 years in the industry, delivering innovative, trend-driven collections for established fashion brands. I specialize in concept-to-production design for activewear, swimwear, streetwear, and elevated casual apparel with an emphasis on sustainability and market relevance.

I bring a strategic and collaborative approach to design, balancing creative direction with technical execution and brand development. From initial concept and trend forecasting to tech packs and production oversight, I create thoughtful, commercially successful products that align with both brand identity and consumer demand.

Expertise Includes:
• Full-Cycle Apparel Design (Women’s, Men’s, Juniors, Kids)
• Activewear, Swimwear & Lifestyle Apparel
• Technical Design, Tech Packs & Fit Development through to Production
• Sustainable Product Development & Sourcing
• Brand Identity & Market Positioning
• Trend Forecasting & Line Planning
• Adobe Creative Suite & CLO 3D
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
• Factory Communication & Production Oversight

Open to freelance, consulting, and remote senior design roles.

Created and updated 2D and 3D assets for apparel and accessories in Men’s, Women’s and Kids categories of: Lifestyle, Performance, ACG, Olympic and NBA jerseys. Learned and applied 2D/3D design updates using Illustrator, Web PDM, and Browzwear programs Lotta and V Stitcher. Attended weekly meetings with cross functional teams and participated in feedback for workflow improvements.

Women’s Fall 2018- Contracted Project

Presented direction for trend in silhouette, color, and fabrics to owners and cross functional teams. Designed collection of knit tops, bottoms, dresses and outerwear from sketch to final CAD. Worked with team to source fabric/trims, oversaw fittings and final fit approvals.

Accounts: Nordstrom’s, Anthropology