Nicola Coleman

Lead designer responsible for building a premium performance sportswear brand from concept to launch, creating multi-sport training and team sports apparel collections while establishing brand identity and product architecture. • Led the end-to-end creation of JDH, a premium performance activewear brand, defining brand identity, visual language, and apparel range architecture • Designed performance and training apparel across multiple disciplines including team sports and multi-sport training • Built two launch collections: a core team sports range for the Dutch and Belgian markets and a technical all-sports performance line • Collaborated with professional football club TOP Oss in the Eerste Divisie to design performance teamwear and training apparel • Conducted market and trend research to inform product direction and material innovation • Managed product workflows in PLM systems and supported cross-functional collaboration across design, development and sourcing teams

Lead designer across performance and lifestyle sportswear collections, developing innovative apparel systems for athletes and fans within a fast-paced global brand environment. • Lead designer across Athletes Only, Energywear and performance collections for Scuderia AlphaTauri • Designed technical performance apparel for professional athletes and global consumers • Developed seasonal design concepts and colour palettes aligned with brand direction • Collaborated with product, development and sourcing teams to deliver innovative apparel within demanding timelines • Improved design workflows including tech pack creation and artwork handovers

Senior designer across elite sports partnerships, developing performance match kits and training apparel for professional teams while managing and mentoring a team of designers. • Senior designer across major sports partnerships including England Cricket Team, Sevilla FC, Saracens F.C. and McLaren Formula 1 Team • Designed performance match kits, training apparel and teamwear systems for elite athletes • Managed and mentored a team of designers across cricket, rugby and partnership collections reporting into Design Manager. • Presented design concepts directly to clubs and stakeholders • Established design workflows and approval systems to improve cross-team collaboration • Worked closely with development, marketing and commercial teams to deliver technically advanced collections

• Provided person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs, promoting independence and wellbeing • Assisted individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and community participation • Worked collaboratively with healthcare professionals, families, and multidisciplinary teams to follow individual care plans • Supported service users with emotional wellbeing, medication routines, and social engagement • Maintained accurate records while ensuring safeguarding and health and safety procedures were followed

Football kit designer responsible for developing performance match kits and training apparel for professional clubs across multiple global leagues. • Designed performance match kits and training apparel for professional football clubs competing across international leagues including the EFL, SPFL, Bundesliga, South America, and Australia • Developed full kit systems incorporating innovative fabrics, trims, and garment construction techniques to enhance athlete performance • Collaborated closely with global factories and product development teams to refine fit, construction, and technical functionality • Ensured all products aligned with Umbro’s design standards, brand heritage, and club identity • Contributed to concept development and trend research across broader categories including apparel, footwear, and equipment

Junior team sports apparel designer developing performance kits and training garments within the PUMA teamwear product system. • Designed team sports apparel within the PUMA teamwear system for football and multi-sport clients • Developed performance kit concepts and technical garments aligned with brand standards • Collaborated with development teams to translate design concepts into production-ready products

Supported the global design team in the development of performance sportswear collections, assisting with concept design, technical drawings, and research. • Assisted in the development of sportswear collections within the PUMA product creation process • Gained early experience in performance apparel design and global product development