Neil Coles
About Neil Coles
Neil Coles is a Senior Mens Wear Designer with extensive experience in children's and menswear design, currently working at Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Lands' End. He has held various senior design roles at notable companies including Gymboree, Gap Inc./Old Navy, and Abercrombie & Fitch.
Current Role at Gymboree
Neil Coles serves as the Senior Designer for Kid Boy at Gymboree, a position he has held since 2014. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he has contributed to the brand's focus on children's fashion for over a decade. His role involves overseeing the design process, ensuring that the products align with current trends and customer preferences.
Current Role at Lands' End
At Lands' End, Neil Coles has been a Senior Designer for Kid Boy since 2016 and for Menswear since 2020. His responsibilities include developing design concepts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing the brand's offerings in both categories. He has worked in Wisconsin during his tenure, focusing on creating quality apparel for diverse customer needs.
Previous Experience at Gap Inc./Old Navy
Neil Coles worked at Gap Inc./Old Navy from 2009 to 2014, where he held two senior designer positions. He was the Senior Designer for Boyswear for three years and then transitioned to Senior Designer for Mens Cut & Sew Knits for two years. His experience at Gap Inc. contributed to his expertise in designing for various demographics.
Education and Expertise
Neil Coles studied at Epsom School of Art & Design, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design & Manufacturing. This educational background provided him with foundational skills in design principles and manufacturing processes, which he has applied throughout his career in the fashion industry.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Since 2020, Neil Coles has been working as the Senior Mens Wear Designer at Harley-Davidson Motor Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In this role, he focuses on creating menswear that aligns with the brand's identity and appeals to its customer base. His contributions are integral to the development of the company's apparel line.