Ian Clark
About Ian Clark
Ian Clark is a designer currently working at Kohl's as the LC Lauren Conrad Designer and an instructor at Parsons School of Design in New York, New York.
Company
Ian Clark currently holds a designer position at Kohl's under the LC Lauren Conrad brand. He has been with Kohl's since 2019 and is based in New York, New York.
Past Employment
Ian Clark has an extensive background in fashion design, having worked with several notable brands. He served as Wovens Design Director at Rachel Roy / Topson Downs in 2019 for 5 months. Before that, he was the Design Director for all categories at Rebecca Minkoff from 2013 to 2019. Ian also functioned as a Design Consultant at Kymerah between 2013 and 2014, and at Lafayette 148 New York in 2013. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Designer at Haute Hippie from 2010 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Ian Clark has a solid educational foundation in both design and language studies. He achieved a Fashion/Apparel Design qualification from Parsons School of Design in 2009-2010 and an Associate of Arts from Parsons School of Design - The New School within the same period. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Political Science from Western Michigan University, earned between 2002 and 2007. In 2004, he completed a Certificate of Completion in Spanish language, culture, and art from La Universidad de Burgos.
Teaching Role
Ian Clark is also involved in academia, serving as an instructor or faculty member at Parsons School of Design. He has been with the institution since 2012, contributing to the education of future designers in New York, New York.
Freelance Illustrator
In addition to his roles in design and education, Ian Clark has been working as a freelance illustrator since 2009. This position allows him to explore and apply his creative skills in illustration.