Bridget Trimble Simonson
About Bridget Trimble Simonson
Bridget Trimble Simonson is a designer at Kohl's, specializing in young women's SO sweaters and woven tops, with a robust background in trend analysis, textiles, and fashion illustration.
Current Role at Kohl's
Bridget Trimble Simonson currently works at Kohl's as a Designer for Young Women’s SO Sweaters & Woven Tops. In this role, she focuses on creating appealing and stylish apparel designs specifically targeted at young women. With responsibilities that include fashion illustration, trend analysis, and textile knowledge, she ensures that the collections stay contemporary and in line with current fashion trends. She has been with Kohl's in this role since 2021.
Previous Positions at Kohl's
Before her current role, Bridget served as an Associate Designer at Kohl's for Women’s Croft & Barrow Sweaters & Fashion Basic Knit Tops from 2020 to 2021. From 2019 to 2020, she was an Associate Designer for Women’s APT. 9 Sweaters & Denim at the same company. Her earlier experience at Kohl's Department Stores includes working as an Assistant Fashion Stylist from 2012 to 2013.
Education Background
Bridget Trimble Simonson studied at The Art Institute of Colorado, where she achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, completing her studies from 2011 to 2014. Her formal education in fashion has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the apparel design industry.
Experience in Buying and Product Development
Bridget has a diverse background in both product development and buying roles within the fashion industry. She worked as a Buyer of Men's Furnishings and Gifts at Von Maur from 2009 to 2011 in Davenport, Iowa. She also served as a Buyer for Raw Materials & Finished Goods and a Sourcing and Production Analyst at Allen Company in Broomfield, CO, in 2015 to 2016.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
From 2016 to 2020, Bridget was the Owner and Apparel Designer at Trim and Tailor in Bozeman, MT, where she designed sweaters, knits, wovens, and accessories. Her entrepreneurial venture provided her with a broad range of experiences in managing a fashion brand and understanding market demands firsthand.