Ethan Mann

Creative Director with over 20 years of experience in fashion, photography, and brand development. Since 2020 at HOPE&CO., responsible for full creative direction – from concept development to designing logos, packaging, brand identity, marketing materials, and leading visual campaigns and photoshoots. Skilled in trend forecasting, design strategy, and managing creative teams to deliver high-impact projects.

Experienced in international creative environments including Dubai, Hong Kong, China, and Australia.

Creative Director at HOPE&CO. (2019-01 – Present)

• Lead the creative department and oversee all projects end-to-end.
• Design logos, packaging, brand identity, and marketing materials for the company.
• Create and manage photo-shoots, advertising campaigns, and visual storytelling.
• Supervise production, styling, location scouting, photography, and post-production.
• Conduct trend research, market analysis, and competitor benchmarking.
• Build and lead a high-performing creative team.

Senior Photographer & Creative Director at ITP Media Group (2015-01 – 2018-12)

• Led fashion and lifestyle photography campaigns for print, digital, and social media.
• Developed brand identity elements and marketing materials for clients.
• Managed creative teams, stylists, and post-production workflows.
• Oversaw concept development from ideation to final execution.

Creative Director at Glossmind Apparel Co. Ltd (2000-01 – 2006-12)

• Led creative strategy, brand development, and creative team management.
• Designed seasonal collections for international clients including Levi Strauss (Asia Pacific), Paul Smith (Japan), Next (UK), Ted Baker (UK), I.Y (Japan), and D'urban.
• Responsible for trend analysis, fabric sourcing, color forecasting, design packages, illustrations, prototype development, and collection corrections.
• Managed the full creative process from concept to production, ensuring brand consistency and product excellence.

Designer at DealrDenim Clothing (1999-01 – 2000-12)

• Designed men's and women's collections from concept to completion, including pattern making, garment fitting, team management, branding, and marketing materials.
• Supervised design team and oversaw the entire production process.

Diploma in Advertising & Marketing – Sydney Institute of Technology, Ultimo TAFE, Australia

Diploma in Fashion Design & Production – Sydney Institute of Technology, Ultimo TAFE, Australia

Diploma in Fine Arts – Sydney Institute of Technology, Ultimo TAFE, Australia