Craig Polson
About Craig Polson
Craig Polson is a Senior Designer and Product Developer at Kohl's Department Stores, with extensive experience in the fashion industry.
Current Position at Kohl's Department Stores
Craig Polson holds the position of Senior Designer / Product Development at Kohl's Department Stores located in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. He has been in this role since 2012. In this capacity, he leads the design team for the Men's Apt 9 Lifestyle Brand and the Marc Anthony Collection. He is responsible for developing seasonal key fabrications and color palettes across various product categories. Additionally, he conducts concept meetings, line adoptions, and final buy reviews for collections, ensuring that the design process from initiation to final product runs smoothly.
Previous Role at Apparel Production Services (APS)
Craig Polson served as a Consultant / Active Performance and Sportswear Designer at Apparel Production Services (APS) in Chatsworth, CA for a period of 7 months in 2012. During his tenure, he brought his expertise in active performance and sportswear design, contributing to the development and enhancement of sportswear lines in the company's portfolio.
Experience at In Add Minus
Craig Polson was employed as the Men's Senior Designer for both sportswear and denim collections at In Add Minus in Los Angeles, CA. His tenure there spanned from 2010 to 2012. During this time, he focused on creating contemporary and stylish designs that appealed to the modern male demographic.
Tenure at Rock & Republic
From 2007 to 2009, Craig Polson worked as a Senior Designer at Rock & Republic. During these 2 years, he played a pivotal role in designing collections that reflected the brand's edgy and high-fashion aesthetic. His contributions helped to solidify the brand's position in the competitive fashion market.
Responsibilities in Product Development and Design
Craig Polson's responsibilities in his various roles have included leading design teams, preparing computer-generated tech packs, and developing key seasonal fabrications and color palettes. He has also managed assistant and associate designers, ensuring that all members of the design team work cohesively to produce high-quality products. His work has consistently involved overseeing the entire design process, from concept and line adoption to final buy reviews.