Hi, I'm Leah van den Akker, a textile designer and concept designer with over a decade in the apparel industry. I specialize in original textile designs, color palettes, and trend decks for print inspiration, working with brands like Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, Brooks Running, Anthropologie, and more. I thrive at creating production-ready artwork and guiding cross-functional teams from concept to final product, using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and AI-assisted workflows.

Leah van den Akker

Hi, I'm Leah van den Akker, a textile designer and concept designer with over a decade in the apparel industry. I specialize in original textile designs, color palettes, and trend decks for print inspiration, working with brands like Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, Brooks Running, Anthropologie, and more. I thrive at creating production-ready artwork and guiding cross-functional teams from concept to final product, using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and AI-assisted workflows.

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Hi, I’m Leah van den Akker, a textile designer and concept designer with over a decade in the apparel industry. I specialize in original textile designs, color palettes, and trend decks for print inspiration, working with brands like Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, Brooks Running, Anthropologie, and more.

I thrive at creating production-ready artwork and guiding cross-functional teams from concept to final product, using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and AI-assisted workflows.

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Work Experience

Senior Trend Designer at Anthropologie
April 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Trend forecasting for Anthropologie in-house brand print design. Created AI imagery in Midjourney and trend decks for design, buying, and merchandising teams.

Education

Associate Degree in Fashion Design at FIDM University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services