Katie Higgins
Apparel Designer · Reebok
Boston, MA
In My Own Words
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.
Work Experience
Apparel Designer
Reebok2019 – Present
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.
Aloha Surf Hostel
Aloha Surf Hostel2019 – 2019
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.
Merchandiser / Ski Tech
Aloha Ski Co.2018 – 2019
Moved to Park City, UT to be immersed in the ski culture for a season, and learn new brands in the industry.
Menswear Design Intern
KITH2018 – 2018
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.
Designer (Temp)
Adidas Brooklyn Creator Farm2018 – 2018
Selected as one of 18 design students from around NYC to work with Adidas to determine the 'Future of Sport.'
Womens Design Intern
NYC Alliance2017 – 2018
Assisted different design teams including Knits, Wovens, Performance, and Swim.
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