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Creative Director - Accessories
Andrea Harris
Los Angeles, CA
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A seasoned, international Senior Accessories Designer with proven success leading design teams from concept through profitable development and production of world-class apparel brands, including adidas and Puma. Passion for marketable consumer products and insightful design motivate teams through exciting presentation skills and brand vision. Zeal for accessories and collaborative product creation shapes a distinctive leadership style, which motivates cross-functional teams to consistently deliver iconic, brand-identifying product.
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Education
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BS Fashion DesignPhiladelphia University1992 - 1996
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Creative Director- Accessories & Womens' ApparelLos Angeles, CAJul 2016 - Present (9 years 11 months)Principle creative director and designer for accessory, apparel, trim, and branding design consultancy
• Deliver creative direction including trend analysis, design management, and team building
• Product design and execution specializing in headwear and bags for lifestyle, sport, and fashion
• Partnering with sustainable, local, and global sourcing team to deliver timely and cost-effective product -
Project Leader Apparel & Senior Designer-HeadwearPumaMay 2010 - Present (16 years 1 month)•Lead apparel division in global initiative by conducting workshops with department heads including Design, Development, and Merchandising.
• Manage international headwear business with extensive market knowledge and strong conceptual design that combines commerciality with trend-inspiring creativity. -
Senior Designer-International HeadwearPumaSep 2005 - Present (20 years 9 months)• Drive the international headwear business from a design perspective.
• Manage a small team of designers plus merchandiser and developer assistants. -
Senior DesignerAgron, Inc. Official Accessory Licensee ADIDAS, INC.May 1998 - Sep 2005 (7 years 4 months)• Lead design projects for adidas licensee in all categories including bags, headwear, hosiery, and small accessories.
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InternLiz Claiborne Accessories1995 - 1995
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On Coroflot@AndreaHarris, member since 2014
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