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I'm a Creative Design Leader with 20+ years of women’s full-collection experience across bridge, contemporary, private label, mass market, and outdoor markets. I drive trend research, concept creation, color theory and palette development, and silhouette strategy to deliver cohesive collections. I specialize in trend research, concept creation, color theory and palette development, silhouette strategy, multi-fabric cohesion, and creative direction. I'm known for high EQ leadership, refined aesthetics, commercial intuition, and building confident, high-performing design teams.…I'm a Creative Design Leader with 20+ years of women’s full-collection experience across bridge, contemporary, private label, mass market, and outdoor markets. I drive trend research, concept creation, color theory and palette development, and silhouette strategy to deliver cohesive collections. I specialize in trend research, concept creation, color theory and palette development, silhouette strategy, multi-fabric cohesion, and creative direction. I'm known for high EQ leadership, refined aesthetics, commercial intuition, and building confident, high-performing design teams.

Valerie Thibault

Creative Director, Designer, Brand Designer, +1

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I'm a Creative Design Leader with 20+ years of women’s full-collection experience across bridge, contemporary, private label, mass market, and outdoor markets. I drive trend research, concept creation, color theory and palette development, and silhouette strategy to deliver cohesive collections. I specialize in trend research, concept creation, color theory and palette development, silhouette strategy, multi-fabric cohesion, and creative direction. I'm known for high EQ leadership, refined aesthetics, commercial intuition, and building confident, high-performing design teams.…I'm a Creative Design Leader with 20+ years of women’s full-collection experience across bridge, contemporary, private label, mass market, and outdoor markets. I drive trend research, concept creation, color theory and palette development, and silhouette strategy to deliver cohesive collections. I specialize in trend research, concept creation, color theory and palette development, silhouette strategy, multi-fabric cohesion, and creative direction. I'm known for high EQ leadership, refined aesthetics, commercial intuition, and building confident, high-performing design teams.

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I’m a Creative Design Leader with 20+ years of women’s full-collection experience across bridge, contemporary, private label, mass market, and outdoor markets. I drive trend research, concept creation, color theory and palette development, and silhouette strategy to deliver cohesive collections. I specialize in trend research, concept creation, color theory and palette development, silhouette strategy, multi-fabric cohesion, and creative direction. I’m known for high EQ leadership, refined aesthetics, commercial intuition, and building confident, high-performing design teams.

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Work Experience

Owner, Creative Director at Valerie Thibault Design, LLC

January 1, 2025 - Present

Apparel design consultant providing brands with creative and design direction.

Head Designer at Dillard’s / ADPL, LLC. (Formerly Tahari ASL)

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024

Head Designer of multiple lines, managing 2 direct reports and directing knitwear; created brand direction through color palettes, mood boards, silhouette and styling; identified material direction; merchandised collections; managed sample room team; sourced new materials; reviewed sales and market analysis; launched capsules and fabrications; led Liberty of London and Loro Piana programs for Antonio Melani; generated substantial brand growth.

Head Designer at ELIE TAHARI, Tahari ASL

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019

Sportswear Head Designer for Neiman Marcus and Dillard’s private label brands; revitalized a failing line with a new identity and look; secured buyer confidence to invest more.

Senior Knitwear Designer at ANA / JCP

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017

Designed and developed brand right knits and sweaters within cost constraints; annual travel for development and fittings; collaboration with HQ.

Sweater Designer at LIZ CLAIBORNE / JCP

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014

Design, yarn selection and development for all Liz Claiborne sweaters; travelled for development and fittings; mills visits in China.

Freelance Sweater Designer at ADRIENNE VITTADINI

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009

Designed sweaters and knits; managed freelancers and interns; travel to Hong Kong for development and fittings.

Designer at CALVIN KLEIN JEANS / WARNACO, INC.

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012

Designed sweaters and knits; designed wovens and outerwear; managed assistants and freelancers; collaborated with other category designers on trend, material and trim development.

Associate Knitwear Designer at MAGASCHONI APPAREL GROUP

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009

Designed sweaters and knits; managed freelancers and interns; travelled to Hong Kong for development and fittings.

Associate Designer at HAMPSHIRE GROUP

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008

Sweaters and knits; contributed to color palettes, materials and developments.

Associate Designer at REPUBLIC CLOTHING CORPORATION

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007

Promoted from Assistant Designer to Associate Designer in 2006; assisted in creating color palettes, mood boards and materials selection for wovens, knits and sweaters.

Senior Product Developer at Krimson Klover

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2024

Manage all design, technical design and development of woven and knit product for the brand; lead one direct report for a small woman-owned sustainable brand; identify color and trend direction; create seasonal color palettes; research sustainable materials and finishes; own the technical design process from proto to top; hire and manage fit models.