Completed one year in Mechanical Engineering classes. Developed a basis of engineering design skills currently being applied to garment, accessories and soft goods design.

Creative Agencies

Fashion

Outdoor

Skate

Snow

Surf

3D printing

Bird watching

Painting

Hiking

Snowboarding

Surfing

Whale watching

Apparel & Soft Goods Prototyper | Design, Clo3D Simulations & Digital Pattern Development for Surf, Skate & Snow Brands
• Sustainable and Eco Conscious Beach + Mountain outdoor lifestyle 

Engineering & Production

Designing apparel and soft goods that move with culture from a virtual vision to physical form.

I’m a product developer and apparel designer with 13+ years of experience bringing surf, skate, and snow-inspired soft goods to life from concept to production-ready prototypes.

I specialize in sewn prototypes and now able to express this experience through Clo3D simulations, digital pattern development, and virtual sampling; helping brands reduce waste, accelerate timelines, and build technically sound products with fewer factory revisions. My work bridges hands-on construction expertise with innovative 3D workflows, creating more sustainable and efficient development processes.

My style is deeply influenced by vintage action sports aesthetic, mountain + beach lifestyle, and modern fits. Every role I’ve held has supported these worlds in some way: from coaching and competing, to retail and designing.

Senior Designer

Design
I collaborate with designers and brands to develop apparel collections, from initial concept through to sewn prototypes.
• Developed prototypes for Naish International’s design team (2022–2023)
• Designed custom accessories in collaboration with Arnette Sunglasses (2014)
• Upcycle and repair vintage garments for resellers and collectors
• Offer alterations, repairs, and refits with a focus on longevity and fit

Art
My creative practice includes both digital and traditional mediums, with commissioned work across branding, textiles, and packaging.
• Commissioned artist for logos, textile prints, and product packaging
• Solo art exhibition in 2022: Pau Gallery - Paʻia, HI
Showcased original paintings from my first series

Freelance Designer, Prototyper and Artist

I manage the sewing studio that prototypes, samples and produces a clothing and accessory line: pattern-maker, highly skilled seamstress and sample maker, tracks raw material inventory, repairs/maintains equipment and sewing machines, and manages one additional employee. I am currently implementing Clo3D into our process and prepare garments for production including tech packs. I am also present at photoshoots making sure the samples, fitting, styling, fine details and environment are photo-worthy.

Associate Clothing and Accessories Designer

Assisted the Design Engineer of Kiting with redesigns of hydrofoil wings by altering factory made samples.

Freelance Prototyper

Used industrial sewing machines to build BASE containers with all of the industry standard materials, thread, and stitch patterns.

Seamstress

Managed on-campus skate shop. Bought inventory, managed one employee, installed POS system, handled camper credit accounts.

Skate Shop Buyer/Manager

C.J. Worden Jones is an Apparel & Soft Goods Prototyper at Wings Hawaii in Kula, Hawaii.

C.J. Worden Jones

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