Corrine Carlson
About Corrine Carlson
Corrine Carlson is the Design Director at Kohl's for Jumping Beans Girls, Baby, and Little Co, overseeing a diverse range of product categories and managing a team of eight.
Current Role at Kohl's
Corrine Carlson currently holds the title of Design Director at Kohl's, focusing on the Jumping Beans Girls, Baby, and Little Co division. She has been with the company in this particular role since 2021. In her capacity, Carlson is responsible for overseeing a variety of product categories, including knits, wovens, denim, sweaters, dresses, skirts, active & athleisure wear, outerwear, swimwear, sleepwear, and accessories. She manages a team of eight individuals and places a strong focus on building trusting relationships with cross-functional team members to enhance her influence within the organization.
Previous Experience at Kohl's
Before her current role, Corrine Carlson accumulated extensive experience within Kohl's in various design capacities. She served as the Design Director for Jumping Beans Girls from 2020 to 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Prior to that, she held the position of Design Director for Baby & Toddler in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, for six months in 2020. Her role as Design & Art Director for Girls 7-16 spanned eight months from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she was a Senior Designer from 2017 to 2019 and focused specifically on Mudd Jrs + Girls 7-16 between 2016 and 2017.
Career at Abercrombie & Fitch
Corrine Carlson also has a strong background with Abercrombie & Fitch, accumulating multiple roles over seven years. From 2013 to 2014, she worked as a Senior Designer for Female Accessories in Columbus, Ohio. She also held the position of Senior Designer for Fashion Tops from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, Carlson was a Designer for Knit Tops from 2009 to 2011 and served as an Associate and Assistant Designer for Knit Tops from 2007 to 2009.
Educational Background
Corrine Carlson's educational journey began at Saint Mary's College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art and French from 1999 to 2003. During her time at Saint Mary's College, she also participated in a Study Abroad Program in Angers, France, for one year. She later pursued higher education at the Savannah College of Art and Design, obtaining a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Fashion/Apparel Design from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, Carlson had roles as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and a Summer Session Design Instructor at the same institution.
Early Career and Additional Experience
Corrine Carlson began her career with roles such as Design Assistant at Habit in Chicago, Illinois, and Costume Shop Design Assistant at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN. She also completed a Working Class Studio Internship at the Savannah College of Art and Design. These early roles helped to shape her expertise in fashion and design, contributing to her extensive experience in the industry.