C.J. Worden Jones
C.J. Worden Jones
Apparel & Soft Goods Prototyper | Design, Clo3D Simulations & Digital Pattern Development for Surf, Skate & Snow Brands
• Sustainable and Eco Conscious Beach + Mountain outdoor lifestyle
Kula | US
Industries
Creative Agencies
Fashion
Outdoor
Skate
Snow
Surf
Work experience
Wings Hawaii
Senior Designer | 01/2025 - Current
C.J. Worden Jones LLC
Freelance Designer, Prototyper and Artist | 05/2014 - Current
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
Wings Hawaii
Associate Clothing and Accessories Designer | 11/2014 - 01/2025
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.
Naish International
Freelance Prototyper | 01/2022 - 03/2023
Assisted the Design Engineer of Kiting with redesigns of hydrofoil wings by altering factory made samples.
Skunk Ape BASE
Seamstress | 06/2015 - 02/2016
Used industrial sewing machines to build BASE containers with all of the industry standard materials, thread, and stitch patterns.
Windells Camp
Skate Shop Buyer/Manager | 05/2006 - 08/2010
Managed on-campus skate shop. Bought inventory, managed one employee, installed POS system, handled camper credit accounts.
