Trend-Forward Fashion Design | Design Nerd | Concept-to-Creation Expertise | Storytelling Through Design | Vendor & Manufacturer Collaboration

Kristen Brown

Trend-Forward Fashion Design | Design Nerd | Concept-to-Creation Expertise | Storytelling Through Design | Vendor & Manufacturer Collaboration

Available to hire

Trend-Forward Fashion Design | Design Nerd | Concept-to-Creation Expertise | Storytelling Through Design | Vendor & Manufacturer Collaboration

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Various Accounts
January 1, 2007 - Present
Freelance designer for apparel, accessories, action sports and sports equipment; accounts include ASICS, Hot Topic, Torrid, Melin Headwear.
Design Intern at Element Skateboards
January 1, 2011 - October 21, 2025
Assisted Men’s and Women’s teams with design, techpacks, photoshoots and fittings. Regularly worked with technical design team on garment specs, fittings and comments.
Designer at NIKE at ENI-JR286
January 1, 2012 - October 21, 2025
Exclusive Global Nike licensee. Categories include: Nike Sportswear, Running, Livestrong, and all SMU/Promo. Assisted on Nike+ iPhone/iPad accessories, MLB, NFL, Yoga, and Athletic Training. Expanded Nike+ and Nike Sportswear assortments, and streamlined the SMU process, both leading to increased revenue.
Designer at COVEE, LLC
January 1, 2008 - October 21, 2025
Accounts: Oakley, Vans, Brixton, Billabong, Roxy, Monster Headwear and accessories design for Men’s, Women’s and Kids.
Accessories Designer at MJ Carlyle & Co
January 1, 2014 - October 21, 2025
Accounts: Walmart, Forever 21, Hot Topic, Torrid, Blizzard Entertainment, Pacsun, Rue 21, Wet Seal. Design of bags, wallets, headwear, belts for Women’s, Men’s and Kids. Owned brands Make Love Not Trash and Bark N Bag pet accessories.
Senior Designer at Randa Accessories
January 1, 2020 - October 21, 2025
Lead Women’s designer, focusing heavily on leather goods. Created entirely new AVA + VIV Plus Size belt line for Target, resulting in owning 100% of program. Managed Assistant Designers and Summer Interns, guiding them to success.
Senior Designer at Best of Seven
January 1, 2021 - October 21, 2025
Apparel and accessories design during startup launch, including leather bags and small leather goods. Polished and finalized products for launch, developed additional accessories and apparel items to address white spaces, and created line plans and design roadmap for future growth.
Accessories Designer at Sport Pet
January 1, 2025 - October 21, 2025
Accessories design for the pet industry. Categories include leashes, collars, harnesses, and novelty accessories for dogs, cats and other small animals, plus matching bags, hats, socks and other accessories for their human counterparts. Proficient on MAC and PC.

Education

at Orange Coast College
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services