With a foundation in engineering, Gillian initially pursued a career in the corporate world, working for organisations like Cyanamid, Rolls-Royce Aerospace, and IBM UK Laboratories. Her academic journey included a BEng and a PhD in manufacturing engineering.

After a fulfilling stint in the Royal Navy as an Engineering & Training Management Officer, Gillian took a career break to raise her two sons. While her initial aspiration was to teach maths at secondary school, unforeseen health challenges led her down a different, yet equally fulfilling path.

Drawing upon her lifelong passion for art – a love that began in her teenage years with watercolor paintings of military uniforms – Gillian discovered a new artistic outlet. Combining her engineering precision with her creative flair, she founded Gillian Jones Designs.