Liz Stepakoff Lawfer
About Liz Stepakoff Lawfer
Liz Stepakoff Lawfer is a Buyer with extensive experience in the retail industry, currently working at Chairish since 2021. She holds a Master of Arts in Interior Design from Savannah College of Art and Design and has a strong background in data-driven product development and category management.
Work at Chairish
Liz Stepakoff Lawfer has been employed at Chairish as a Buyer since 2021. In this role, she focuses on data-driven product development and category management. Her responsibilities include selecting and curating products that align with market trends and consumer preferences. She leverages her background in design and merchandising to enhance the product offerings at Chairish.
Previous Experience in Retail Buying
Prior to her role at Chairish, Liz worked at West Elm as an Associate Buyer from 2019 to 2020 in Brooklyn, New York. She also served as an Assistant Buyer at One Kings Lane from 2016 to 2018 in the Greater New York City Area, and later as an Associate Buyer at the same company from 2018 to 2019 in New York, New York. These positions contributed to her expertise in merchandising and product selection.
Education and Expertise
Liz Stepakoff Lawfer holds a Master of Arts in Interior Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she studied from 2018 to 2019. She also studied Interior Architecture at the New England School of Art and Design at Suffolk University from 2015 to 2016. Earlier, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature and Dance from Skidmore College from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background supports her strong ability to integrate design history with trend analysis in merchandising.
Study Abroad Experience
In 2013, Liz studied abroad at Trinity College Dublin for 11 months. This experience enriched her educational journey and provided her with a broader perspective on design and culture, which she applies in her professional career.
Track Record in Merchandising
Liz Stepakoff Lawfer has a proven track record of achieving both top and bottom line growth throughout her merchandising career. Her strategic approach combines her design knowledge with analytical skills, allowing her to effectively respond to market demands and enhance product offerings.