Katie Higgins

Apparel Designer

Boston | United States

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Interests

Skiing

Surfing

Hiking

Skating

Sustainability

Industries

Fashion

Lifestyle

Outdoor

Skate

Snow

Streetwear

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In my own words

— Katie

Katie is a driven Apparel Designer with a background in Performance and Lifestyle Apparel.

She is skilled in consumer driven design, sustainable materials, and designing for an active consumer. Her passions are surfing and skiing, and she would love to design for a brand that embodies the active lifestyle she lives outdoors.

Trajectory

Jul 2019 — Now

Apparel Designer · Reebok

Selected to be on Reebok's Apparel Innovation team for the one year Design Apprenticeship program. Focusing on new concepts for women's first approach to performance apparel, Developing new sustainable materials and concepts. Also contributing to Reebok's Classics Design team focusing on trend, graphic packs, and color.

May 2019 — Jun 2019

Aloha Surf Hostel · Aloha Surf Hostel

Moved to Maui, HI to be immersed in the surf culture, and absorb as much as I could about what brands are leading, and where the industry could go.

Dec 2018 — May 2019

Merchandiser / Ski Tech · Aloha Ski Co.

Moved to Park City, UT to be immersed in the ski culture for a season, and learn new brands in the industry.

Jun 2018 — Dec 2018

Menswear Design Intern · KITH

Was selected to be a Menswear intern for NYC streetwear house KITH. Assisted on major collaboration projects including Adidas Terrex, Tommy Hilfiger, Versace, Russell, and more. Worked underneath creative director Ronnie Fieg. Worked in a fast pace environment.

May 2018 — Jun 2018

Designer (Temp) · Adidas Brooklyn Creator Farm

Selected as one of 18 design students from around NYC to work with Adidas to determine the 'Future of Sport.'

Dec 2017 — Apr 2018

Womens Design Intern · NYC Alliance

Assisted different design teams including Knits, Wovens, Performance, and Swim.