Jen JohnProfile page
(She/her)
Lecturer
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
- LecturerFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
BIOGRAPHY
As a passionate educator and experienced designer, Jen brings a wealth of industry experience from the apparel and fashion sectors to the University of Chester. She has a background that includes hands-on work in trend analysis, apparel design, brand awareness and the creative use of textiles such as wovens, jersey, and yarns.
Her academic journey, with a Bachelor's in Fashion Design and Technology and an MRes focused on 3D design in pre-production, has fuelled a commitment to blending traditional design principles with cutting-edge technology. Jen is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of designers by sharing real-world experiences and fostering a creative, research-driven learning environment. Her research focuses on innovative processes aiming towards a zero-waste output for the sustainable future of fashion.
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER APPOINTMENTS
- Course Leader BA Fashion DesignUniversity of Chester, Chester, United Kingdom31 Oct 2025
- Lecturer Fashion DesignUniversity of Chester, Chester, United KingdomFeb 2022
- Lecturer Graphic DesignUniversity of Chester, Chester, United Kingdom1 Jan 2025
- Visting lecturer and demonstratorUniversity of Chester, Chester, United KingdomSep 2017 - Feb 2022
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Technical Demonstrator in Computer Aided DesignUniversity of Salford, Salford, United KingdomOct 2021 - May 2023
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Freelance Fashion Design Technical ConsultantFreelance, United Kingdom2016
DEGREES
- Masters through ResearchUniversity of Chester, Chester, United KingdomSep 2019 - Sep 2021
- BA Hons Fashion Design & TechnologyManchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United KingdomSep 2002 - Jul 2006
SCHOOL
- School for the Creative Industries
RESEARCH & INNOVATION ROLES
- Contribution to Knowledge and Understanding Coordinator