JMitchellDesign

JMitchellDesign J Mitchell Design specialises in fashion design for sportswear, activewear, streetwear and start up brands. Hire a freelance fashion designer today.

Offering expert CADs, tech packs, trend research, sourcing support and full collection development for clients across the UK and worldwide. Freelance Fashion Designer | Performance and Lifestyle Apparel Specialist | 15+ Years Design Experience | Available for Projects

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J Mitchell Design is the award-winning freelance fashion design agency set up in 2017 by British fashion designer Jonathan

Mitchell. Based in the Peak District just outside Manchester, England. Jonathan works on apparel design remotely for clients worldwide. He is also ideally located to work face to face with clients in the North of England. Clients range from start-ups to international fashion brands. Working as a multi-product men's and women's fashion designer. He is best known for his mix of technical performance apparel and also lifestyle streetwear fashion design. Jonathan has a wealth of commercial design knowledge which he brings to his clients on a consultancy basis. Brands in Jonathan's portfolio include Puma, Adidas, Next, Bench, Umbro, Regatta Outdoors, and Ellesse. Jonathan keeps up with trends and understands the importance of the modern "Direct to Customer" online approach to fashion. He knows how to maximise collections for social media and online retailing. Many of the smaller brands and start-ups he is working with are benefitting from taking market share from established high street brands. JMitchellDesign offers a free 20-minute fashion consultancy call to start-ups and is happy to work with his clients over email, telephone, WhatsApp, or through video chats. Services

Specialist areas include menswear, boyswear, eco/sustainable design, performance, active, sportswear, lifestyle, outerwear, jersey, technical, and denim design. Clothing design services offered include CAD's using Adobe Illustrator, tech packs, sample fitting and development, trend analysis, fashion illustration, mood boards, prints, graphic design, logo design, and brand identity. When working with JMitchellDesign you will be able to tap into the great links Jonathan has with textile and apparel sourcing & manufacturers. He also has a digital specialist concentrating on fashion e-commerce websites and digital fashion advertising if needed.

LGFW went to watch UAL-BAFashion_Northbrook_UALvalidated Northbrook College thanks Carolyn Harrison always great to see ...
15/06/2026

LGFW went to watch UAL-BAFashion_Northbrook_UALvalidated Northbrook College thanks Carolyn Harrison always great to see you

For fashion designers and fashion students looking for ideas on where to go for fashion inspiration, I’ve just updated o...
06/02/2026

For fashion designers and fashion students looking for ideas on where to go for fashion inspiration, I’ve just updated one of my most popular blog posts for 2026.

It covers:

✔ The best digital platforms for trend research
✔ Professional fashion forecasting tools
✔ Trade shows and real world research methods
✔ Free UK resources like public libraries and Libby
✔ Comp shopping in stores and online
✔ Streetwear and sneaker culture platforms

The focus is on turning inspiration into clear, professional design direction not just endless scrolling.

If you’re building collections, studying fashion, or developing a brand, this should be a really useful resource.

Read the full updated guide here:
👉 https://www.jmitchelldesign.co.uk/websites-and-tools-for-fashion-design/

Let me know if there are any great fashion research tools or platforms I’ve missed.

Fashion design careers rarely move in straight lines.I shared Sam Parkinson’s 90 Sec Interview on LinkedIn yesterday and...
06/02/2026

Fashion design careers rarely move in straight lines.

I shared Sam Parkinson’s 90 Sec Interview on LinkedIn yesterday and it really summed up how careers in fashion design evolve.

Sarah Ashton also reminded me how often we’re told that once you go freelance, you never go back.

But in reality, most careers evolve far more fluidly.

I began in full time fashion design roles in the UK and Germany, learning my trade and building product at scale.

After that I spent around five years freelancing, working across different brands, including my own, and seeing the full journey from concept through to production.

My personal circumstances then changed and I returned to full time roles for another five years, before moving back into freelancing and running my own fashion design agency, which I’ve been doing since 2017.

It’s hard to plan every step in work and life.

Circumstances can change in work and life.
Opportunities often appear unexpectedly.
Careers evolve. Growth isn’t linear.

Fashion design careers evolve differently for everyone, and there’s no single right path.




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I am a freelance fashion designer and help brands and start ups with fashion design, CADs, tech packs, sampling and manufacturing across activewear, sportswear and streetwear, with over 20 years of industry experience.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmitchell/
www.jmitchelldesign.co.uk

03/12/2025

If you are starting a fashion brand or planning your next collection, this short video gives a look at the type of work I create for clients across sportswear, activewear, streetwear and outdoor performance.

My design process is built around clarity and efficiency. Every project begins with direction, research and strong visual thinking, then moves into clean CADs, clear tech packs and production ready details. I work with founders, creators and established brands who need support turning ideas into real garments that factories can make without confusion.

Over the years I have designed for global names and supported many start ups who are building their first range. The goal is always the same: bring structure to the creative process, remove guesswork, and help brands move forward with confidence.

If you need help with trend work, CAD design, tech packs, sampling or manufacturing guidance, feel free to get in touch. My focus is on practical design solutions that meet real market needs and help you build something that lasts.

Thanks for taking a look. If you enjoy the video, give the page a follow. More design work, behind the scenes content and advice for new brands will be posted here.

Address

Peel Street
Huddersfield
HD76BW

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+441484817260

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