Elizabeth Burgess
About Elizabeth Burgess
Elizabeth Burgess is a Senior Designer for Young Mens and Boys at Kohl's, with a background in fashion design and extensive experience at major retailers.
Company
Elizabeth Burgess is currently employed at Kohl's in the Greater Milwaukee Area. She serves as the Senior Designer for Young Men's and Boys, a position she has held since 2016. Her role includes directing the creation and execution of all categories for the Urban Pipeline brand, as well as piloting new initiatives like PLM and 3D design. She plays a critical part in influencing design direction and maintaining cross-functional relationships throughout the company.
Title
As the Senior Designer for Young Men's and Boys at Kohl's, Elizabeth Burgess oversees the design process for this category. Her responsibilities include providing actionable color and trend direction and managing design execution. She also mentors a team of designers and assistant designers, ensuring high standards of creativity and innovation.
Previous Experience at Sears Holdings Corporation
From 2012 to 2016, Elizabeth Burgess worked at Sears Holdings Corporation in the Greater New York City Area. She held the title of Senior Designer for Young Men's Brands. Prior to this position, she served as a Men’s Wovens Designer at Sears from 2010 to 2011.
Previous Experience at Vineyard Vines
Elizabeth Burgess spent a year at Vineyard Vines in Stamford, CT, where she worked as a Men’s Wovens Designer from 2011 to 2012. Her role involved creating designs that aligned with the brand’s aesthetic while innovating within the men’s woven category.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Burgess studied at the University for the Creative Arts from 2002 to 2005, earning a Master of Arts with honors in Fashion. Her academic background has provided her with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary for her successful career in fashion design. Additionally, she attended Burford School in 1970.