Astrid Otero
About Astrid Otero
Astrid Otero is an Assistant Designer at Kohl's, currently working on Simply Vera Vera Wang woven tops, dresses, and skirts. She has a diverse background in fashion design and product strategy, with experience at various brands and a Bachelor of Science in Design from the University of Cincinnati.
Current Role at Kohl's
Astrid Otero is currently an Assistant Designer for the Simply Vera Vera Wang line at Kohl's, focusing on woven tops, dresses, and skirts. She has been in this role since 2022, based in New York, New York, United States. Her responsibilities include assisting in the design process, contributing to seasonal collections, and supporting the team in bringing new apparel designs to market.
Previous Experience with Kohl's
Before her current position, Astrid Otero worked at Kohl's in various assistant designer roles. From 2019 to 2022, she was an Assistant Designer for Nine West, focusing on sweaters. She also briefly worked as an Assistant Designer for the Jennifer Lopez line, handling sweaters, woven tops, and dresses in 2019. Additionally, she served as a Design Intern for LC Lauren Conrad in 2018 and for Mudd Junior's in 2017. These roles were located in the Greater New York City Area and Milwaukee Area.
Experience at Po Campo and Other Internships
In 2018, Astrid served as a Design Assistant at Po Campo for four months in the Greater New York City Area. She also completed several internships, including at Carter's | OshKosh B'gosh in Atlanta, GA, where she was a Sleepwear Design Intern in 2016. In the same year, she interned at Ruff Hewn in the Greater New York City Area. These experiences helped her gain a well-rounded foundation in various aspects of design and product development.
Educational Background
Astrid Otero holds a Bachelor of Science in Design with a dual concentration in Fashion Design & Product Strategy from the University of Cincinnati, where she studied from 2014 to 2019. She also attended University of Puerto Rico High School, obtaining her High School Diploma from 2012 to 2014. Her educational background has given her a strong foundation in both design skills and product strategy.
Additional Professional Roles
Astrid has held several other roles throughout her career. She was a Teaching Assistant at Carlota Alfaro College Inc. in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and a Retail Sales Associate at Maternidad Feliz in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, from 2013 to 2014. These roles allowed her to gain diverse experiences in retail and education, contributing to her overall skill set.