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Sophia Ridley

Head of Design Home & Gift Debenhams at Debenhams
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Sophia Ridley, a seasoned Head of Design with 11 years of experience in leading design teams for top brands, holds a BA in Jewellery Design from Middlesex University.
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Sophia Ridley is a seasoned design leader with a decade-long tenure as Head of Design Home & Gift at Debenhams, where she has successfully managed a diverse portfolio of mid-to-high-end brands. Prior to this, she held senior design positions at Meller, FFR/Lambert Howarth Group, and S&B Design, showcasing her expertise in accessories, jewelry, and soft goods. Ridley also brings teaching experience, having instructed a 1st-year degree course in Jewellery Design at the University for the Creative Arts.

Experience

  • Debenhams
    • London, England, United Kingdom
    • Head of Design Home & Gift Debenhams
      • Oct 2012 - Present
      • London, England, United Kingdom

  • OPS ltd Supplier UK/Overseas Footwear/Accessories/Home
    • Kentish Town
    • Head Of Design
      • Oct 2003 - Sep 2012
      • Kentish Town

      Head of Design Customer portfolio :M&S /Next/TKMax/LK Bennette /Debenhams/Woolworths South Africa /Jimmy Choo/ Oliver Sweeney Product type:Men's-Women's-Kids Footwear /Accessories /Home textilesMarket: Mid to High - End

  • MELLER
    • Marylebone London
    • Head Of Design Accessories
      • May 2001 - Sep 2003
      • Marylebone London

      Design manager for costume jewellery ,bags and gift

  • FFR / Lambert Howarth Group
    • Baker Street London
    • Senior Designer
      • Jan 1995 - Jan 2000
      • Baker Street London

      Senior Designer across Accessories ,jewellery ,soft Accessories ,bags ,small leather goods ,fine jewellery ,luggage ,bedding ,glass ,ceramics ,home fragrance ,home Accessories

  • S&B Design
    • Wimbledon London
    • Senior Designer
      • Nov 1993 - Nov 1994
      • Wimbledon London

      Senior Designer :Bags, luggage , Small leather goods Client base : Arcadia ,Accessorize ,BHS

  • University for the Creative
    • Epsom, England, United Kingdom
    • Teaching -BA Hons Jewellery Design
      • Sep 1989 - Sep 1993
      • Epsom, England, United Kingdom

      Teaching part time 1st year degree course Jewellery Design

  • Jasper Conran ,Betty Jackson ,Vivienne Westwood
    • Richmond London
    • Freelance Jewellery Designer / Maker
      • Jan 1989 - Jan 1993
      • Richmond London

      Freelance Jewellery Designer working to specific commissions for private Clients and Brands Jasper Conran ,Vivienne Westwood ,Betty Jackson ,Riffat Ozbeck ..

Education

  • 1985 - 1989
    Middlesex University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Jewellery Design
  • Priory School Southsea
  • University of Portsmouth
    Higher National Diploma, 3D Design
  • University of Portsmouth
    Foundation, Art And Design

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