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Hi, I’m Kaori Durand. I’m a creative and detail-oriented designer with over 10 years of diverse experience in the fashion industry, blending a strong aesthetic sense with a growing passion for graphic design. I’ve collaborated across teams to deliver cohesive brand narratives and product stories, while continually expanding my technical skills in garment construction and digital design. I’m excited to continue growing my capabilities in garment design, branding, and visual storytelling, and I enjoy partnering with cross-functional teams to bring innovative concepts to life while maintaining a user- and brand-centered approach.…Hi, I’m Kaori Durand. I’m a creative and detail-oriented designer with over 10 years of diverse experience in the fashion industry, blending a strong aesthetic sense with a growing passion for graphic design. I’ve collaborated across teams to deliver cohesive brand narratives and product stories, while continually expanding my technical skills in garment construction and digital design. I’m excited to continue growing my capabilities in garment design, branding, and visual storytelling, and I enjoy partnering with cross-functional teams to bring innovative concepts to life while maintaining a user- and brand-centered approach.

Kaori Durand

Designer, Costume Designer, Graphic Designer, +5

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Hi, I’m Kaori Durand. I’m a creative and detail-oriented designer with over 10 years of diverse experience in the fashion industry, blending a strong aesthetic sense with a growing passion for graphic design. I’ve collaborated across teams to deliver cohesive brand narratives and product stories, while continually expanding my technical skills in garment construction and digital design. I’m excited to continue growing my capabilities in garment design, branding, and visual storytelling, and I enjoy partnering with cross-functional teams to bring innovative concepts to life while maintaining a user- and brand-centered approach.…Hi, I’m Kaori Durand. I’m a creative and detail-oriented designer with over 10 years of diverse experience in the fashion industry, blending a strong aesthetic sense with a growing passion for graphic design. I’ve collaborated across teams to deliver cohesive brand narratives and product stories, while continually expanding my technical skills in garment construction and digital design. I’m excited to continue growing my capabilities in garment design, branding, and visual storytelling, and I enjoy partnering with cross-functional teams to bring innovative concepts to life while maintaining a user- and brand-centered approach.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Kaori Durand. I’m a creative and detail-oriented designer with over 10 years of diverse experience in the fashion industry, blending a strong aesthetic sense with a growing passion for graphic design. I’ve collaborated across teams to deliver cohesive brand narratives and product stories, while continually expanding my technical skills in garment construction and digital design.

I’m excited to continue growing my capabilities in garment design, branding, and visual storytelling, and I enjoy partnering with cross-functional teams to bring innovative concepts to life while maintaining a user- and brand-centered approach.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Language

English

Advanced

Japanese

Fluent

Work Experience

Menswear Designer at Nippon Steel Trading Corporation

November 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Designed menswear garments using technical fabrics including knitwear. Prepared tech packs using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for Chinese manufacturers. Coordinated with multiple fashion companies on their individual brands to achieve unique design demands.

Womenswear Designer at Mary Quant Cosmetics Ltd.

December 1, 2012 - September 30, 2016

Managed seasonal collections and worked with cross-functional teams to achieve product goals. Designed women's lifestyle and active clothing and prepared tech packs using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Menswear Designer at Ohga Co., Ltd.

July 1, 2009 - September 30, 2012

Collaborated with design director on design direction and created men's lifestyle clothing and accessories for each collection. Coordinated outfits and photoshoots for style books.

Assistant Fashion Designer at Flandre Co., Ltd.

April 1, 2007 - May 31, 2009

Assisted multiple senior designers with T-shirt, sweater, and dress designs. Created sketches for style sheets and tech packs.

Volunteer Graphic Designer at Burnaby Fire Department

March 24, 2025 - August 21, 2025

Designed a fire safety activity booklet for children.