Andrea Dunrud
About Andrea Dunrud
Andrea Dunrud is an Assistant Womens Fashion Designer at Kohl's with a background in apparel design and communications, and a strong interest in sustainability.
Current Position at Kohl's
Andrea Dunrud is currently working at Kohl's as an Assistant Womens Fashion Designer. She started this role in 2020 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. In her position, Andrea contributes to the design and development of women's fashion, leveraging her skills and expertise to create attractive and marketable apparel.
Past Roles in Fashion Design
Before her current role, Andrea Dunrud amassed a diverse range of experiences in the fashion industry. Most recently, she was an Assistant Designer at Laura Hlavac Designs in St. Paul, Minnesota, for 7 months in 2020. She served as a Menswear Design Intern at Kohl's in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 2019 for 3 months. Her earlier experience includes a 2-year Design Internship with Laura Hlavac Designs from 2018 to 2020 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area and working as a Visual Merchandiser at Green Door Consignment Company in Forest Lake, Minnesota, for 7 months in 2018.
Additional Professional Experience
Andrea Dunrud's professional portfolio also encompasses various roles beyond direct fashion design. She worked as a Freelance Designer at BOLDUC Aviation Specialized Services, Inc. in Blaine, Minnesota, for 3 years from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Gallery Assistant at the Goldstein Museum Of Design in St. Paul, Minnesota, for 11 months from 2017 to 2018, and as a Communications Intern at the University of Minnesota College of Design in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from 2017 to 2019 for 2 years.
Educational Background
Andrea Dunrud has a solid educational foundation in fashion and design. She studied at the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, where she achieved a qualification in Fashion Design and Business in 2018. Additionally, she earned a degree in Fashion/Apparel Design and Communications from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where she studied from 2016 to 2020. These academic experiences have equipped her with a unique blend of creative and communication skills essential for her career.
Skills and Interests
Andrea Dunrud is noted for her strong interest in promoting sustainability within the fashion industry. She possesses expert sewing skills, which complement her design capabilities, and her background in both apparel design and communications provides her with a unique skill set. These attributes enable her to create fashion-forward designs while effectively communicating her creative vision.