Marianne Brown
About Marianne Brown
Marianne Brown is a Collection Manager and Archivist at Conde Nast, where she has worked for 19 years. She has extensive experience in managing large image archives and holds multiple degrees in art and design from the Fashion Institute of Technology and William Paterson University.
Work at Condé Nast
Marianne Brown has been employed at Condé Nast as a Collection Manager and Archivist since 2005. In this role, she is responsible for managing an extensive archive that contains over 5 million images. Her duties include interfacing with magazine photo departments to retrieve all-rights images and coordinating with a digital lab for image scanning and editing. Additionally, she collaborates with an in-house photo editor to review materials for various projects and to monetize the collection. Brown also assists the Registrar with museum loans and condition reports.
Education and Expertise
Marianne Brown holds multiple degrees and certifications from the Fashion Institute of Technology and William Paterson University of New Jersey. She earned a Master of Arts in Museum Studies-Costume & Textile from the Fashion Institute of Technology, completing her studies from 2003 to 2009. She also obtained a Certificate in Sustainability Studies from the same institution in 2017. Additionally, she has an Associate of Arts degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from William Paterson University, showcasing her extensive background in art and design.
Background
Marianne Brown began her academic journey at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she studied Interior Design and earned an Associate degree from 1977 to 1979. She continued her education at William Paterson University of New Jersey, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from 1996 to 2002. Brown's early career included an internship at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in the Costume Institute from 2003 to 2004, where she gained valuable experience in museum operations.
Professional Experience
Prior to her current role at Condé Nast, Marianne Brown served as an Adjunct Professor at Berkeley College from 2011 to 2014. During her three years in this position, she contributed to the education of students in the Greater New York City Area. Her diverse professional background includes significant experience in image management, digital archiving, and collaboration with various stakeholders in the art and fashion industries.