Susan Jenkyn Jones
About Susan Jenkyn Jones
Susan Jenkyn Jones serves as the Senior Academic Director of Design and Professor of Fashion at Condé Nast China, where she has worked since 2014. With a background in Apparel and Textiles from the Royal College of Art and Middlesex University, she has held various academic and industry roles, contributing to fashion education and innovative design practices.
Work at Condé Nast
Susan Jenkyn Jones has been serving as the Senior Academic Director of Design and Professor of Fashion at Condé Nast China since 2014. Based in Shanghai, she has contributed to the development of fashion education and design methodologies within the organization for a decade. Her role involves overseeing academic programs and fostering innovation in fashion design, aligning with the evolving trends in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Susan Jenkyn Jones holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Apparel and Textiles from the Royal College of Art, which she completed from 1975 to 1977. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in the same field from Middlesex University between 1972 and 1975. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in innovative brands, materials, digital design methodologies, and e-commerce.
Background
Before her current position, Susan worked at IFA Paris/Shanghai as the Director of Academic Quality and Course Director for Master's and BA Fashion and Technology Degrees from 2012 to 2014. She also held the position of Course Director for the MA Digital Fashion program at the London College of Fashion from 2006 to 2011. Her diverse experiences in fashion education span multiple countries and institutions.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Susan Jenkyn Jones has developed numerous Bachelor and Master's level curricula, as well as short business training programs in various fashion practices, media, marketing, and cultural subjects. She has been involved in international e-commerce research teams and academic planning, validation, and external examination committees, contributing to the advancement of fashion education.
Fashion Retail Experience
In the 1980s, Susan owned and operated three independent fashion retail outlets in central London, known as No?Yes!, BarRoque, and Clones. These businesses showcased her understanding of the fashion market and retail dynamics, with collections regularly exhibited at London Fashion Week and sold to major international retailers such as Harrods and Barneys.