jessica leitmanis

Jessica Leitmanis is an emerging artist working primarily with marine debris rope. She has travelled to some of the most remote and truly wild regions of Australia with environmental organisations to acquire her material. Combining a self taught weaving practice and formally trained design sensibilities, Leitmanis blends old world skills with the detritus of the modern world. Through her practice Leitmanis explores ideas encompassing the environment, design, consumer culture, sustainability, sociology and philosophy. Leitmanis is interested in our connection with the space around us; how we sculpt our environment, and how it sculpts us. She considers our approach to design; the things we construct and the things we discard; to gain insights into our society and its values. She sees her work as a vehicle for self and social reflection. www.jessicaleitmanis.com

Creative and Community Team

Coordinated graphic concept development, storyboarding, and art direction across print yardage and graphics for the mainline Roxy range. Involved in overseas global meetings, international shopping and trend analysis, range direction, photo shoots, styling, fittings, and range release presentations. Designed Tee, Tank, Denim and select accessories categories in various seasons. Contributing staff member of the Quiksilver Foundation.

Worked closely under the Head Designers to formulate graphic direction across Roxy Kids and Roxy Life ranges. Created all yardage and apparel graphics, in addition to creating all garment CAD packages. Involved in 'on location' photo shoots, styling, fittings, and range release presentations. Also created select graphics for mens Quiksilver Premium line during this time.

Managing the creation of seasonal graphics for the Australian Quiksilver range, in line with Quiksilver's global vision and brand DNA. Working collaboratively with Head Designers to focus on range cohesion and authentic graphic language. Leading the graphic team, coordinating key graphic categories Tees & Tanks, and briefing creative associates. Working collectively with global creative teams to create product and graphics for global capsule ranges, featuring signature team rider product. Communicating with Head of Design and the Product Manager to ensure delivery of brand relevant, commercial graphics and product.