We found the following information about Kristin France at Peking Handicraft, where this expert has worked as a Product Development Manager since 2020. Kristin's total work experience is over 25 years, during which time this person had at least 20 jobs at different companies to develop professional skills. Kristin studied at the Coaches Training Institute from 2014 to 2015. Currently, Kristin France is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can contact with Kristin by looking for phone number or email or get additional info by requesting access to the professional's further details from us.
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Kristina France
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Design Director A New Day
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
RTW Director A New Day
Drove the creative strategies, and storytelling to create curated collections.
Streamlined tools and processes for team of 6 designers, which reduced development ra...
Oct 2018 — Apr 2019
Design Director Universal Thread
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Managed a team of 5 designers through organizational changes, by providing personalized coaching and redefining roles. Initiated goals for the team to cultivate positive relationships with k...
May 2018 — Oct 2018
Design Director Cat and Jack Boy
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Collaborated with cross functional partners to edit, and re-develop platform fabrics with sustainable attributes, which are now 80% of the line. Established 6 core colors in high yardage fab...
Apr 2018 — Aug 2018
Trend Director Mens Goodfellow and Original Use
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Forecasted trends, concepts, product priorities, and trend curves for Goodfellow and Original Use. In 2018, Goodfellow had a +17% increase in same store sales. The launch of Original Use dro...
Feb 2017 — Jun 2018
Studio Design Director
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Leader of 11 experts of product, technical and textile designers. Conducted ongoing team skill assessment to ensure optimal designer to business pairings.
Highlights:
Universal thread: Re...
from Feb 2017
Design Manager A New Day
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Led a team of 7 designers through an accelerated launch of a Power Brand, that surpassed a billion dollars in sales, one year after launch. Hosted consumer insights events, to understand the...
Sep 2016 — Feb 2017
Design Manager Merona Rtw
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Lead a team of 7 designers, and directed style, fabric, color, and art direction.
Re-invented the wear to work assortment, to align with macro trends shifts, and the influence of athleisur...
Jul 2015 — Sep 2016
Design Manager Mens Merona and Mossimo Supply
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Managed 5 designers for swimwear, outerwear, accessories, lounge, and socks.
Curated seasonal accessory end caps for Festival, Father’s Day, Back to College and Holiday gifting. Two year s...
Jul 2013 — Jul 2015
Design Manager Studio Team
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Designed products for Girls Cherokee denim, Cherokee Kids shoes, RTW Mossimo Supply denim and woven tops. Managed a team of technical, textile and product designers.
Jul 2011 — Jul 2013
Adjunct Professor
Adjunct professor for Fashion Design Concept development class for 2 quarters. Class description for Junior year students: Design principles applied to the creation of marketable concepts an...
2013 — 2013
Lead Designer Socks and Hosiery
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Directed and co-created product with vendors for Merona and Xhilaration. Merchandised Plan-o-grams.
Jul 2010 — Jul 2011
Senior Desinger Nick and Nora Sleepwear All Divisions
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Design liaison to the License partner for all divisions.
Jul 2009 — Jul 2010
Senior Designer Cherokee and Mossimo Supply Boy
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Owned and knits, sweaters and woven tops. Managed assistant and associate designers.
Sep 2007 — Jul 2009
Rtw Designer: Cherokee, Merona, Mossimo, Liz Lange
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Rotated through categories: knits, sweaters, and woven separates.
Jun 2001 — Jul 2007
Head Designer Rtw Sweaters
Developed color stories, trends and moods for each season. Designed and directed sweater collections. Created artwork for intarsias, sweater stitches, embroideries, beading, prints and graph...
1999 — 2001
Head Designer
Designed collections for wholesale and retail.
Managed print and pattern artists studio.
Developed and directed art for each season.
Created mood and concept direction.
Partnered with t...
1997 — 1999
Assistant Designer
Assisted and supported head designer.
Researched fabric and trims in the domestic market.
Executed technical flats and specs.
Developed artwork for each season.
1994 — 1997
Consultant
Consulted with artisans gathered from Ghana for a workshop, to co-create products that were showcased at the New York Gift Show
Jun 1995 — Jun 1995
Education
2014 — 2015
1992 — 1994
1987 — 1991
Occupations
Executive
Development Director
Director of Product Development
HR Manager
Operations Manager
Skills
Fashion Design
Team Leadership
Coaching
Thought Leadership
Talent Management
Team Building
Retail
Strategy
Management
Trend Analysis
Fashion
Apparel
Illustrator
Concept Development
Product Development
Art
Sketching
Pattern
Creative Direction
Concept and Trend Direction
Trend Forecasting
Design Strategy
Design Thinking
Art Direction
Project Management
Team Management
Forecasting
Market Research
Team Development
FAQs about Kristin France
What's the profession of Kristin France?
This professional's job is Product Development Manager
What are the profession of Kristin?
These person's professions are Executive and Development Director
Where does Kristin France currently live?
Minneapolis, Minnesota is the place where Kristin France currently lives
Where did Kristin France work?
Kristin France worked at Peking Handicraft, Shophq.
Where has Kristin France studied?
Kristin studied at the Coaches Training Institute from 2014 to 2015.
What is the industry that Kristin France is connected to?
This person works in Retail industry.
What are special skills of Kristin France?
Kristin has skills in the following areas: Fashion Design, Team Leadership, Coaching, Thought Leadership, Talent Management, Team Building, Retail, Strategy, Management, Trend Analysis, Fashion, and Apparel.