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I’m Rita Kaczor, a fashion apparel designer with 10+ years of experience leading design for men’s and women’s outerwear, loungewear, active, and lifestyle. I focus on building cohesive collections through color strategy, seasonal theme development, and strong concept-to-production execution—always bridging creative vision with market-driven results.
Across roles with global and growth brands, I’ve spearheaded launches (including women’s lines and outerwear categories), managed design teams, and partnered cross-functionally to drive product innovation from fit and technical detailing to seasonal CADs and tech packs. I also provide full-cycle apparel design and launch consulting through my studio, helping brands shape identity, assortment, and production-ready product.
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Work Experience
Founding Designer
March 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026Led women’s apparel founding designer work from March 2025 through June 2026, including design direction and launch-focused apparel creation.
Senior Designer
March 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026Founding designer for women’s apparel (March 2025–June 2026 noted in resume).
Senior Designer at Travis Mathew
March 1, 2025 - October 18, 2025Spearheaded launch of Women’s Line + Outerwear for Men’s; generated $33M in women’s sales and contributed to $58.8M (+19% YoY) in men’s outerwear revenue. Led Cold Weather Outerwear launch; category management across Mens Outerwear, Active, Cloud, and R&D. Mentored design team; traveled for market research and special projects.
Senior Designer at Travis Mathew
March 1, 2025 - October 17, 2025Led the launch of the Women’s Line and Outerwear for Men’s; generated $33M in women’s sales and contributed to $58.8M (+19% YoY) in men’s outerwear revenue. Directed Cold Weather Outerwear launches and managed category across Mens Outerwear, Active, Cloud, and R&D; partnered with VP of Design on seasonal direction, color and material development; traveled for market research and special projects; mentored design team and developed training materials.
Apparel Design & Launch Strategist at Eddie Bauer
December 31, 2024 - October 18, 2025Managed design and outlet launch strategy for Spring/Summer + Fall/Winter 2022-2024; Mens & Womens Lifestyle, Active, and Outerwear. Developed fit standards and product specs, worked closely with merchandising and sourcing.
Apparel Design & Launch Strategist at Eddie Bauer
December 31, 2024 - October 17, 2025Managed design and outlet launch strategy for Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter 2022-2024 for Men’s & Women’s Lifestyle, Active, and Outerwear. Developed fit standards and product specs; worked closely with merchandising and sourcing.
Senior Designer at Travis Mathew
January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2025Innovation and design (remote) period covering both men’s apparel design leadership and broader innovation responsibilities, including women’s line and outerwear launch contributions and mentorship of the design team.
Apparel Design & Launch Strategist at Eddie Bauer
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Managed design and outlet launch strategy for spring/summer and fall/winter 2022–2024. Designed for men’s and women’s lifestyle, active, and outerwear categories, supporting seasonal planning and product readiness for launch.
Founding Designer at Eddie Bauer (Remote / WA)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Managed design and outlet launch strategy for Spring Summer and Fall/Winter 2022–2024 across men’s and women’s lifestyle, active, and outerwear.
Senior Designer at Travis Mathew
March 1, 2021 - March 31, 2025Led men’s and women’s apparel innovation and design execution remotely. Co-owned product outcomes across seasons, including women’s line + outerwear launch and category management across multiple apparel areas while partnering on direction for seasonal materials, color, and design.
Senior Designer at Travis Mathew (Remote / Huntington Beach, CA)
March 1, 2021 - March 31, 2025Led men’s and women’s apparel innovation and menswear design work across multiple phases. Spearheaded the launch of a women’s line and outerwear for men generating $33M in women’s sales and contributing to $58.8M (+19% YoY) in men’s outerwear revenue; also led cold weather outerwear resulting in one of the best-selling styles, the Mountain Pass Jacket. Supported category management across mens outerwear, active, cloud, and R&D; partnered with VP of Design on seasonal direction, color, and material development; traveled bi-monthly for research and special projects; mentored the design team and developed training materials including a brand design training manual. Managed hardgoods and apparel design with an outerwear/active focus and supported two direct reports.
Technical Outerwear Designer, Color Strategy at The North Face
December 31, 2020 - October 18, 2025Contributed to the Fall/Winter 2020 Mens & Womens Technical Outerwear line; led design of silhouettes and color theory.
Technical Outerwear Designer, Color Strategy at The North Face
December 31, 2020 - October 17, 2025Contributed to the Fall/Winter 2020 Mens & Womens Technical Outerwear line; led design of silhouettes and color theory.
Senior Designer (Contributor) at The North Face
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Contributed to fall/winter 2020 men’s and women’s technical outerwear line. Helped lead silhouette and color theory design work within the collection.
Apparel Design Contributor at The North Face (Denver, CO)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Contributed to the Fall/Winter 2020 men’s and women’s technical outerwear line, including leading design of silhouettes and color theory.
Apparel Designer at Roark Revival
December 31, 2018 - October 18, 2025Designed seasonal menswear apparel and graphics for Fall/Winter 2018 collection.
Apparel Designer at Roark Revival (Orange County)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Designed seasonal men’s apparel and graphics for the Fall/Winter 2018 men’s collection with a focus on technical outerwear design and color strategy.
Design Consultant at Rita Kaczor Designs
May 1, 2017 - PresentProvide full-cycle apparel design, product development, and launch consulting for a variety of clients, supporting concept through production-ready deliverables.
Design Consultant at Rita Kaczor Designs (Corona, CA)
May 1, 2017 - PresentProvided full-cycle apparel design, product development, and launch consulting for a variety of clients.
Designer at Oakley (Luxottica)
May 1, 2017 - October 18, 2025Designed Mens & Womens Apparel across Technical Outerwear, Active, Golf, and Lifestyle; Directed seasonal design themes and palettes for global color strategy.
Designer at Oakley (Luxottica)
May 1, 2017 - October 17, 2025Designed Mens & Womens Apparel across Technical Outerwear, Active, Golf, and Lifestyle; Directed seasonal design themes and global color strategy.
Designer at Oakley (Luxottica)
January 1, 2014 - May 31, 2017Designed men’s and women’s apparel across technical outerwear, active, golf, and lifestyle categories. Directed seasonal design themes and palettes to support global color strategy.
Designer at 2Oakley (Luxottica)
January 1, 2014 - May 31, 2017Designed men’s and women’s apparel across technical outerwear, active, golf, and lifestyle. Directed seasonal design themes and palettes for global color strategy.
Design Consultant at Rita Kaczor Designs
August 1, 2013 - PresentProvide full-cycle apparel design, product development, and launch consulting for clients ranging from startups to major outdoor and lifestyle brands.
Education
A.A. in Fashion Design / Product Development at Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025A.A. in Arts & Sciences at Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, WA
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025Associate of Arts at Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025Associate of Arts at Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, WA
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025Fashion Design / Product Development (Professional Designation - A.A) at Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (Los Angeles)
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026Arts & Sciences (A.A) - Interior Design Institute Certificate in Interior Design at Tacoma Community College (Tacoma)
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026Fashion Design / Product Development (A.A) at Tacoma Community College
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026Professional Designation (A.A) at Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026Interior Design Institute Certificate in Interior Design at Interior Design Institute
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026Qualifications
A.A. in Fashion Design / Product Development
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025A.A. in Arts & Sciences
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025Professional Designation (A.A.)
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025Certificate in Interior Design
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026Professional Designation (A.A)
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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