Since 2015, Jeff has been Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Fashion Curation, LCF. Jeff is also Course Leader, MA Fashion Curation at London College of Fashion. He originally trained in theatre design completing a BA (Hons) Drama at Manchester University and a PG Dip Theatre Design at Croydon College. Subsequently, Jeff worked as Curator: Design at Manchester Art Gallery where he curated and commissioned exhibitions focused on contemporary art and design. As Head of Exhibitions at Manchester Museum, Jeff created the exhibition Lindow Man which was awarded Design Week Best Temporary Exhibition Design and the British Archaeological Association Award for Innovation. Jeff returned to education, studying MA Fashion at Manchester Metropolitan University which led to a PhD, completed in 2012, at London College of Fashion.