Hello,
I am a Colour Specialist and Technical Designer based in North Vancouver, BC.
Throughout my career, I have collaborated with global fabric mills and factories across the U.S., China, Taiwan, South Korea, Turkey, Italy, and Portugal, building strong partnerships to bring creative concepts to life. My hands-on experience includes overseeing lab dips, conducting fabric testing, and managing the prototyping process to ensure that designs are effectively realized in physical form.
I thrive on transforming creative ideas into performance-driven designs that are both functional and visually striking. My approach combines curiosity, collaboration, and precise technical skills to deliver innovative solutions that elevate the end product.
If you’re looking for a colour expert with a commitment to excellence and a love for innovation, let’s connect!
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Digital Colour Management & Analysis
I am proficient in digital colour management and analysis, utilizing spectrophotometers and tools like ASAP Natific to assess, track, and approve colours. My strong analytical skills allow me to interpret colour data effectively and maintain precise digital colour libraries.
Project Management
I excel in project management and workflow optimization, adept at utilizing tools like Asana to manage timelines, coordinate tasks, and ensure seamless collaboration across design and production teams. My focus on efficient processes ensures timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
Colour Development Process
I have experience in colour development and dye processes, including beam dyeing, jet dyeing, dope dyeing, and garment dyeing. I work closely with suppliers to ensure accurate lab dips, bulk approvals, and shade consistency across various materials.
Collaborative Development
Collaboration is at the core of my work, and I thrive in cross-functional environments, working with designers, material teams, and suppliers to execute high-quality colour standards. Additionally, I am passionate about mentoring team members and sharing best practices to drive excellence in colour execution.
While continually expanding my technical skills, I prioritize creating functional, performance apparel with contemporary minimalist designs aligned with sustainability goals.
Technical Proficiencies
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Senior Designer & Product Development Manager
Over eight years at Caposhie, I led the design and execution of 10 annual collections, each achieving a 100% sell-through rate within five weeks. Managing a global supply chain across Italy, India, Turkey, and China, I ensured top-quality production while maintaining cost efficiency. My expertise in color development and dyeing techniques enabled the seamless translation of trend forecasts into consumer-driven, functional apparel. Through strategic cost management, inventory optimization, and strong supplier negotiations, I consistently increased gross margins year over year.
Additionally, I collaborated closely with leadership to develop product roadmaps, aligning creative direction with business goals, and worked cross-functionally with marketing, retail, and design teams to ensure impactful and timely product launches.
Regular travel to manufacturing hubs reinforced my ability to oversee development, conduct quality control, and optimize production processes for efficiency and sustainability.
Developed and implemented color palettes aligned with consumer trends, focusing on functionality, aesthetics, and seasonal relevance.
Applied advanced dyeing techniques, including garment dyeing and pigment processes, to achieve vibrant, high-performance color results.
Integrated sustainable practices, such as using Ecotec® yarns, upcycled leather scraps, and digital printing technologies, reducing environmental impact. -
Apparel Design & Supply Chain Management
While completing my university degree, I co-founded Eightyninety Apparel, a fashion brand focused on creating thoughtfully designed collections for independent women.
This venture gave me hands-on experience in apparel development, color strategy, and supply chain management—overseeing everything from design to production and sales.
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Production Coordinator
During my time at The Naked Brand Group Inc., a pivotal period marked by the company's IPO, I played an integral role in supporting the production and development of apparel lines that adhered to high industry standards and market demands.
My focus was on enhancing operational efficiency, maintaining quality, and ensuring seamless communication across teams and external partners.
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Co.Founder/ Consultant
Designing Product-proposals for thought-provokers, high-profile athletes, musicians and culture seekers that align with their business and consumer needs.
Preparing outside-of-the-box product sourcing and manufacturing solutions that align with the consumers brand
Managing production ensuring all deliverables are on time, and that any risks or changes are communicated and solutioned
Product operations specialist based out of North Vancouver, BC. With over a decade in apparel experience across continents.
A collaborative leader, self proclaimed colour enthusiast, textile lover and detail oriented designer.
c: 604 850 4230
e: alanahjones5@gmail.com
Textile Design Diploma
Kootenay School of the Arts
2009-2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
Double Extended Minor in Visual Arts & Fashion Design
2011-2015
University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford B.C.
Selkirk College - Nelson B.C.
Education
Work History
2017 - Current
2012 - 2014
2014 - 2017
Consultant
References
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"Alanah is the coworker you want to have- organized, hilarious, and the problem solver you need. Her knowledge of fabrics and expertise in sourcing was a huge advantage to our entire Product Team. I would be honoured to work with Alanah again!"
Julie Daley (She/Her)
CFO
Naked Brand Group Limited - NASDAQ : NAKD
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"Alanah is an integral part of our organization. She has unfailingly demonstrated an ability to rise to any challenge that she must face. She is bright, energetic, compassionate and well rounded. She has great organizational skills, recognizing the importance of a strong work ethic, persistence, and creative integrity."
Adelle Renaud (They/Them)
CEO/ Founder Noble Motives Collective
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"I was so happy to have Alanah as my partner of 8090. She is very kind yet firm, creative and decisive, inspirational and practical - all of these seemingly opposite traits are but some of the ways that she was able to navigate the challenges of business. I could always trust that she had taken care to think through the problems at hand and carefully consider all angles"
Ning Hao (She/Her)
Co.Founder 8090 Apparel
Deanna Devitt
Department Head at the University of the Fraser Valley
Exceptional Contribution to the Fashion Design Program
Dear Alanah Jones;
I want to take the time to acknowledge the many contributions you have made to the Fashion Design program
While you were a student in the program it was always apparent to faculty and students that you were available to anyone who needed help.
Since your completion of the program the department has benefitted from your ongoing support. Due to your efforts helping students prepare for their graduate fashion show and voluntarily doing many of the show's tasks, you have helped us maintain the professional standards of this event. As you know, the show is attended by over 1,000 people each year. The attendees range from students, parents, industry professionals, donors and media.
I know that adding these tasks to your regular duties took extra time and effort on your part. It means a great deal to us to have a graduate who is willing to take on additional work to help our team make sure our high standards are maintained. You do it all with great enthusiasm and it appreciated by students, staff, and faculty alike. I am glad you choose our program and you can count on me if you ever need a reference.
“I believe in design that serves a purpose beyond aesthetics. My work is rooted in the philosophy of simplicity, technical precision, and adaptability, creating pieces that integrate effortlessly into real-world environments.”
Over the past 10 years I have been working domestically in Canada and Overseas in product development building close relationships with fabric mills, factories that specialize in; garment, shoes, bags and accessories within Canada, US, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Turkey, Italy and Portugal.
Using my experience in the field of design and development I have found my strength in communication as a conduit of information between the back end creative, technical, production to the front end execution at the retail level.
My strength of having both the backend technical product design experience and front end execution allows me to fully understand the steps required through the entire end to end process of apparel manufacturing.
In my current role I have been able to put in place process flows, tools and system solutions to support the linking of the creative processes into all required cross-functional departments to ensure all deliverables are on time, within budget and that any risks or changes are communicated and solutioned efficiently and effectively.
My Experience
