Hello! I’m Laurie Harris, a creative design professional with a broad background spanning apparel and textile design, graphic design, marketing, and development/sourcing. I work well in cross-functional teams and bring hands-on experience with Mac/PC, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and PLM software to drive cost-saving initiatives and streamline complex projects. Over the years I’ve collaborated with brands and factories across Latin America and the U.S., overseeing product development from concept to production, coordinating with suppliers, and traveling for market weeks and trainings. I’m fluent in English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese, with basic Italian, and I love turning ideas into market-ready designs that balance creativity with business needs.

Laurie Harris

Hello! I’m Laurie Harris, a creative design professional with a broad background spanning apparel and textile design, graphic design, marketing, and development/sourcing. I work well in cross-functional teams and bring hands-on experience with Mac/PC, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and PLM software to drive cost-saving initiatives and streamline complex projects. Over the years I’ve collaborated with brands and factories across Latin America and the U.S., overseeing product development from concept to production, coordinating with suppliers, and traveling for market weeks and trainings. I’m fluent in English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese, with basic Italian, and I love turning ideas into market-ready designs that balance creativity with business needs.

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Hello! I’m Laurie Harris, a creative design professional with a broad background spanning apparel and textile design, graphic design, marketing, and development/sourcing. I work well in cross-functional teams and bring hands-on experience with Mac/PC, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and PLM software to drive cost-saving initiatives and streamline complex projects.

Over the years I’ve collaborated with brands and factories across Latin America and the U.S., overseeing product development from concept to production, coordinating with suppliers, and traveling for market weeks and trainings. I’m fluent in English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese, with basic Italian, and I love turning ideas into market-ready designs that balance creativity with business needs.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Development Manager – Harley-Davidson Sourcing (Latin America) at CalOptix
October 1, 2014 - March 31, 2024
Managed all development for Harley-Davidson sourcing in Latin America. Assessed tech packs by fabric type, embellishment, and factory capacity. Negotiated costs and oversaw sample approvals and testing processes (CPSIA, RSL). On-boarded new factories via training and conducted factory visits to improve product quality. Led annual vendor submissions and contributed to R&D strategies for future seasons. Coordinated with multilingual teams for daily translation.
Designer / Brand & Product Designer at Laurel Burch Studio
March 1, 2024 - Present
Remote design work across eyewear, cases, accessories, packaging, and presentation materials. Directed marketing visuals and presentation assets; created training materials; developed best-selling fashion cases year over year. Led digitization and reformating of catalogs, saving the company $30,000. Attended industry expos and traveled to factories and raw-materials markets.
Designer / Sourcing Coordinator at Surmise
March 1, 2024 - Present
Independent design and product development work including sourcing coordination, packaging, and presentation materials. Collaborated with suppliers, managed samples, and supported marketing initiatives. Traveled for market weeks and trainings, with concurrent translation support as needed.
Apparel Designer / Developer and Buyer at VF Sourcing Latin America
May 1, 2012 - June 30, 2014
Designed women’s apparel by adapting corporate trends through color direction, silhouettes, and fabric development for regional sales. Traveled to New York brand licensees for accessory buying. Created catalog design and visual merchandising for Panama market week.
Designer at XO XO (Latin America / Caribbean)
April 1, 2011 - May 31, 2012
Designed casual beach/surf junior’s apparel collection (swim suits, board shorts, tees, blouses, dresses, bottoms, etc.).
Apparel Designer at Ocean Pacific
October 1, 2007 - April 1, 2011
Designed apparel for Latin America/Caribbean markets.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Fashion/Apparel Design (Minor in Textiles and Science), GPA 3.8 at University of California, Davis
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research
January 1, 2007 - January 13, 2026
Article Contributor for Bergs Encyclopedia of World Fashions
January 1, 2007 - January 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education