Ms. Jones’ began her career as Head of Sample Line Production for London Fog Rainwear. She was drawn to costume design when she began to volunteer in community theatre in her hometown Baltimore, Maryland. Ms. Jones chose to pursue theatre and accepted a position as Wardrobe Mistress at the Negro Ensemble Company in New York. She soon transitioned into designing, working at the New Federal Theatre, The Billie Holiday Theatre,Lincoln Center and assisting on Broadway. Vicki has costumed many notable actors including Phylicia Rashad, Denzel Washington and S. Epatha Merkerson, and worked with accomplished producers and directors Woodie King Jr., Spike Lee, Melvin Van Peebles and Samm-Art Williams. Vicki designs for regional theatre, university theatre, and independent film and video productions. Vicki is a former Adjunct Professor of Clothing Design. She's a teaching artist, and member of the Educational Theatre Association's Education Committee.
Ms. Jones is the Founder~Executive Director of Bahari Sisters Inc. a non-profit organization which empowers Kenyan women and girls through economic, educational and healthcare programs. Vicki has received awards for her entrepreneurial work from Drexel University, The Baltimore Times and NonProfit Pro Magazine. Vicki serves as an art adjudication judge for The Baltimore Office of Promotion & Arts and The Maryland State Arts Council. Ms. Jones is single and lives in Baltimore, where she is a member of New Psalmist Baptist Church.
"Vicki is a very creative costume designer...she is detailed in very different periods..."
Woodie King Jr.
Retired Producing Director The New Federal Theatre NYC