Jessica McParland

Supporting product development, supplier coordination, and sample management across seasonal collections. Involved in cross-functional collaboration with merchandising, marketing, and ecommerce teams.

Supporting the buying process from early trend research right through to working with suppliers and seeing products come to life. Building strong relationships with suppliers to source great materials at the right price. Keeping an eye on market trends to help guide smart, informed buying decisions.

Worked closely with sales account managers, helping to manage a wide range of Interior Designer clients. Handled pricing, stock checks, and quote prep, always keeping efficiency, budgets, and client satisfaction in mind. Sourced furniture pieces that balanced function, style, and budget — often under tight timelines. Collaborated with teams across logistics, accounts, warehousing, and suppliers to keep everything running smoothly. Helped style and maintain the showroom, making sure everything looked great and was merchandised in line with current trends.

Led the creative side of the brand, from designing digital assets to developing packaging and print materials. Created visual content for campaigns and social media that aligned with seasonal trends and brand goals. Worked with the product development and sales teams to keep creative direction in sync with wider business plans. Contributed to campaign planning by researching industry trends and competitors. Helped shape the brand’s visual identity across all touchpoints, both online and in-store.

Studied Textile and Surface Design with a focus on material innovation, print design, and interior applications. Developed strong skills in color theory, fabric manipulation, and trend forecasting. Created collections that explored textures, patterns, and sustainable design solutions. Final-year project featured in NCAD’s Graduate Exhibition.