SUMMARY
Highly creative multidisciplinary designer with 15+ years of experience specializing in women’s handbags and accessories. Renowned for fusing elevated craftsmanship with a deep knowledge of materials, construction, technical ability and storytelling. Former designer at Calvin Klein Collection, Coach, Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Sam Edelman & Proenza Schouler. Work has been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Architectural Digest and worn by the likes of Kate Moss, Tyra Banks, Coco Rocha, Kylie Jenner, & more. Former project designer for The Guggenheim Museum Store for the Hilma af Klint retrospective retail capsule collection. Founder of INCOGNITÁ, a studio focused on high-concept, artisanal design for private clientele. Available for full-time design, consulting or leadership roles that challenge fashion's visionary creativity with precise execution.
EXPERTISE
Women’s Handbag Design
Concept Development & Moodboarding
Technical Specification & Factory Communication
Leather & Hardware Sourcing (Lineapelle, Italy & China)
PLM, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
Rendering, Sketching (Digital & Hand)
Product Development, Sampling, Fittings
Brand Storytelling, Editorial Collaborations
EXPERIENCE
Sam Edelman | Nicole Miller | HB Connections – New York, NY
Senior Designer – Women’s Handbags
June 2023 – January 2025
-Led the seasonal design direction for the Sam Edelman (launch Fall 2024 - Fall 2025) and Nicole Miller handbag collections
-Worked directly with Sam Edelman and Nicole Miller teams, to align with brand identity and market trends
-Directed concept development, color direction, material sourcing, and hardware design for new silhouettes
-Managed tech packs and sample development across international factory partners
-Partnered with sales and merchandising to create commercially viable, elevated assortments for major retail accounts
-Presented design concepts to leadership; drove innovation in textures, functionality, and brand storytelling.
-Managed a team of three other designers as well as international team with travel abroad to factories
-Achieved placement in top retailers including Nordstrom, Macy’s, Nordstrom Rack, and Sam Edelman domestic & international
-Traveled to Paris with Sam Edelman & team to research emerging European market trends for adoption
-Managed additional accounts including CLT (Sam Edelman Asian Retail Store Account) and Nordstrom Rack account
Centric Brands | Jessica Simpson – New York, NY
Senior Accessories Designer – Contract – Women’s Handbags
Feb 2022 – 2023
-Led development of seasonal handbag lines for Jessica Simpson Collection.
-Research and conceptualize key silhouettes in alignment with major retailer direction.
-Build and manage tech packs; oversee sample execution and revisions with global factories.
-Present trend decks and competitive benchmarks to creative leadership.
Tory Burch – New York, NY
Senior Technical Designer – Contract – Women’s Handbags
June 2021 – Feb 2022
-Managed PLM, BOMs, and technical design specs for Mainline collections.
-Worked cross-functionally with Design and Product Development to ensure on-time samples.
-Created detailed Illustrator drawings for new shapes, closures, and seasonal innovations.
-Designed and developed specs for design team and techpack approvals
Michael Kors – New York, NY
Senior Freelance Technical Designer – Women’s Handbags (MMK)
Apr 2018 – May 2018
-Produced spec packs, embellishment layouts, and color CADs for production handoff.
-Designer of Kelsey Tote bag, which became a bestseller, and is seen regularly on customers in public
Anne Klein | Steve Madden – New York, NY
Senior Designer - Woman’s Handbags
June 2018 – Mar 2020
-Led the seasonal design direction for Anne Klein handbag collection,
-Designer of new collections upon merge with Steve Madden, following the acquisition from The Jones Group
-Directed material sourcing and silhouette development while preserving brand DNA.
-Selected lab dips, trims, and leathers; ensured quality and timely sample production.
-Created CADs, renderings, and updates for fast-paced design cycles.
Coach 1941 – New York, NY
Senior Freelance Designer – Team 8 - Women’s Handbags & Special Projects
Jan 2017 – Mar 2017
-Developed silhouettes and specs for Pre-Spring ‘18 collection.
-Collaborated with RTW teams for cohesive seasonal storytelling and styling.
-Worked on Mockups and CADs of colorup options
-Researched hardware and silhouettes to present to Senior Management & style outs
Phillips-Van Heusen | Calvin Klein Collection – New York, NY
Designer I – Women’s Collection Handbags (Promotion)
Associate Designer – Specialty Retail Launch - Women’s Handbags
2014 – 2016
-Designed high-end styles for the Madison Ave Collection Store in partnership with Francisco Costa and Ulrich Grimm.
-Led factory communication and sampling with Italian mills and suppliers
-Directed design and development for launch of Calvin Klein’s Specialty Retail Accessories line.
-Traveled to Milan, Italy, Hong Kong, and China for leather sourcing and factory visits.
-Oversaw color direction and hardware selection; designed best-selling seasonal styles.
Proenza Schouler – New York, NY
Design Intern – Women’s Runway & Retail Handbags
2013 – 2014
-Assisted in quick mockups and CADs for Jack & Lazaro’s approval with Senior Designer design meetings.
-Organized material bins and assisted in sourcing of leathers for approval meetings
-Researched and organized research of inspiration for Senior Designers (Handbags & Shoes)
-Researched hardware ideas for presentations to relay concepts
-Collaborated with sales and merchandising team
HONORS & FEATURES
Vogue Magazine, Architectural Digest – Guggenheim Capsule, 2018
Harper’s Bazaar Mexico – Cover & Editorial Handbag Feature
Kate Moss Calvin Klein Billboard – Houston St, NYC
PVH Thumbs Up Award – Calvin Klein
Outstanding Alumni Award – MassArt
TYRA Magazine Cover, worn by Tyra Banks
EDUCATION
Massachusetts College of Art & Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design
Graduation with Distinction 2005 - 2009
Fashion Institute of Technology
Plan for Success: Business Strategy Certificate 2013