JESS RISDON

APPAREL DESIGNER | PDX, OR 





Cheffies
Workwear Collection
Concept, Mood Board, Color Board, Sketches, Fabric Story & Technical Illustrations
 Unisex workwear collection designed for chefs. Features updated styles for kitchen wear that utilize tech fabrics for breathability, professional appearance, and easy care. 

Grit / Glam MemorycoreWomen’s Lifestyle Collection 
Concept, Mood Board, Color Board, Sketches, Fabric Story & Technical Illustrations
 Women’s lifestyle collection for a sportswear company. Created for fall/winter ‘25. The collection utilizes natural materials in a performance capacity. This appeals to a mid-life customer who desires style at all times, has disposable income, and is eco-conscious about the materials used and production methods. 
PFI Fashion Show June 2025Womenswear Collection

Concept, Patterning, Construction, Fit & Styling
 Final runway version of my Spring Forward collection.

Spring Forward
Womenswear Collection
Concept, Mood Board, Color Board, Sketches & Technical Illustrations 
 Designed for ‘return to work.’ The transition from all-day athleisure to looking professional while maintaining the comfort we have all grown accustomed to. 


Fabelism
3D Renderings 
Concept, Mood Board, 3D Illustrations
 3D illustrations created in Browzwear

Seventies Luxe
Color Story 

Mood Board, Color Palette
Color palette for a 1970s BMW 5-Series inspired by driving through the Catskills Mountains in fall. 
Femme Brutale
Technical Illustrations

Mood Board, Technical & Detail Illustrations, Colorways & PrintTechnical sketches inspired by the structural nature of Brutalist Architecture.


ABOUT

I am a creative entrepreneur with a proven record of brand development and business growth. I have 15+ years of experience working with small businesses, from concept and creation to growth and sustainability. Any opportunity for ground-level entry on a project excites me. I like to build and hand off. I have a playful and fun approach to work while prioritizing the quality of all deliverables. I live for creative solutions, but recognize most problems can be solved with the simplest fix. I love working with everyone. We all have different experiences and can learn from each other.
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