Justin Gloston
Fractional Design Director | Product Design Specialist | Leather Goods Design Expert | Brand Storyteller
- Role
- Design Director and Founder at Jg Design Creative
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Justin Gloston
Strategic Design Director and Product Leader with 18+ years of experience driving the creative direction, design, and development of handbags, leather goods, accessories, and consumer products for global, multi-channel brands. Proven ability to lead end-to-end product development—from concept and trend strategy through sourcing, production, and market launch—while aligning creative vision with business objectives, margin targets, and growth goals.Recognized for building and mentoring high-performing creative teams, establishing scalable design processes, and partnering cross-functionally with merchandising, marketing, and executive leadership. Brings a balanced perspective of creative excellence and commercial discipline, delivering products that resonate with consumers and perform in competitive markets.
Experience
Design Director and Founder
Mar 2014 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
We partner with fashion and lifestyle brands to create innovative, market-ready products and compelling brand assets. Our hands-on, collaborative approach delivers tailored design solutions that align creative vision with business objectives—driving growth, expanding reach, and building lasting brand impact.>Serves as design director and strategic product partner to founders and executive teams, shaping product vision and long-term creative direction.>Leads full product lifecycle including concept development, materials selection, prototyping, costing, vendor negotiation, production oversight, and launch.>Establishes design standards, workflows, and development calendars to support scalability and on-time delivery.>Builds and manages cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment across design, sourcing, merchandising, and operations.
Education
Bauder College
AA, Fashion Design
2005 — 2006
Louisiana State University
BFA, Studio Art
1999 — 2004
Skills
- Project Management
- Web Design
- Mood Boards
- Fashion Illustration
- Email Marketing
- Sketching
- Sewing
- Pattern
- Illustrator
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Tech Packs
- Team Building
- Brand Development
- Photoshop
- Draping
- Trend Analysis
- Footwear
- Trend Forecasting
- Trend
- Leather
- Fitting
- Fit
- Textiles
- Fashion
- Sportswear
- Marketing Strategy
- Team Leadership
- Technical Design
- Luxury Goods
- Fashion Design
- Wovens
- Operations Management
- Styling
- Apparel
- Handbags
- Product Marketing
- Creative Direction
- Merchandising
- Visual Merchandising
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