Janey Cabral-Pelletiere
Mansfield
Summary
Design and Product Development Leader with over 25 years of experience in the apparel and home industries. Known for successfully aligning business strategy with creative design concepts to drive revenue growth across multiple product categories. Expert in trend forecasting and full line development, capable of translating seasonal concepts into tangible products while preserving brand integrity and fulfilling customer needs. A visionary leader with exceptional creative sensibility, adept at inspiring and guiding large teams through all phases of the product design process—from trend identification to complete line development—optimizing resources to achieve diverse category results.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Design/Product Development
Bluestem Inc. Appleseeds Draper's & Damon's Blair
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Directed design and product development for three divisions, overseeing multiple product categories across all brands.
- Led a design team to create innovative, brand-enhancing products aligned with company strategy.
- Managed seasonal collections, ensuring alignment with key themes, brand messaging and customer needs.
- Developed seasonal color palettes, graphics and print directions to maintain cohesive brand identity for all brands.
- Fostered strong collaboration across cross-functional teams, including Merchandising, Technical Design, Sourcing and the Creative teams.
- Managed and mentored 3 Senior Designers and 2 Senior CAD Artists to drive team success and development.
Designer & Product Development Consultant
Bed Bath & Beyond
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided creative direction and brand strategy for private label brands “Bee & Willow” and “Marmalade”, ensuring alignment with market trends and consumer preferences.
- Conducted in-depth competitive research and analysis on fabrications, finishes, trims, and materials for tabletop linens, kitchen accessories, and hard goods.
- Led the product development and execution of the Home-Summer ‘21and ’22 collections, covering categories such as Bed, Bath, Tabletop, Rugs, and Hard Goods, from concept to finished product.
Vice President of Design & Product Development
J. Jill Group
06.2014 - 07.2019
- Led the design process for a $700 million omni-channel women’s apparel business, driving brand initiatives and evolving the business forward
- Directed 13 monthly deliveries and seasonal collections, including print artwork, graphics, color palettes, and assortment planning, with a clear brand vision.
- Managed a team of 7 direct reports and up to 50 associates across Design, Product Development, Fabric, Color, Technical Design, and Accessories, ensuring timely execution from concept to final product.
- Drove aesthetic direction in fabric, silhouette, and fit resulting in cohesive collections that significantly boosted sales year-over-year.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team (Merchandising, Planning, Product Integrity & Sourcing) to meet business needs, IMU goals, and timelines, insuring quality and fit.
- Successfully grew sub-brands Pure Jill, Pure Jill Fit and Wearever to $100 million by 2017 through strategic design and brand vision.
- Presented bi-monthly collections to senior leadership, merchants, planners, and creative teams, translating ideas into scalable business opportunities.
- Traveled domestically and internationally for design, product development, and trend inspiration.
Senior Design Director
J Jill Group
11.2005 - 05.2014
- Directed seasonal concept and trend development for a women’s omni-channel brand, consistently exceeding sales goals.
- Led the innovation in fabric, color, prints, silhouettes, and fit, ensuring a distinctive brand point of view.
- Developed 13 unique monthly assortments, aligning with market demands and business strategy.
- Presented design concepts and collections to leadership, merchants, and planners on a bi-monthly basis.
- Led weekly business reviews with cross-functional teams to insure seamless concept-to-execution translation.
- Managed a team of 6 designers, 5 product managers, and up to 25 associates, ensuring cohesive product offerings.
- Spearheaded change management during the PLM development system implementation
Design Director
Kellwood Company
09.1994 - 10.2005
Senior Designer
Liz Claiborne
05.1990 - 08.1994
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Apparel Design
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RISkills
- Proficient in PLM Solutions
- Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite Applications
- Skilled in Microsoft Software Usage
- Email Communication Management
- Procreate Proficiency
- Color Theory Expertise
- Fabrication
- Organizational Development
- Brand Development
- Strong Leadership
- Creative Concepting
- Visual Presenations
Timeline
Director of Design/Product Development
Bluestem Inc. Appleseeds Draper's & Damon's Blair
01.2022 - 02.2025
Designer & Product Development Consultant
Bed Bath & Beyond
02.2020 - 01.2022
Vice President of Design & Product Development
J. Jill Group
06.2014 - 07.2019
Senior Design Director
J Jill Group
11.2005 - 05.2014
Design Director
Kellwood Company
09.1994 - 10.2005
Senior Designer
Liz Claiborne
05.1990 - 08.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Apparel Design
Rhode Island School of Design
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