Michelle Schmidt
About Michelle Schmidt
Michelle Schmidt is a Wovens Designer at Kohl's Department Stores in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, with a background in fashion design and marketing.
Current Role at Kohl's Department Stores
Michelle Schmidt currently holds the position of Wovens Designer at Kohl's Department Stores. Based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, she has been in this role since June 2018. Her work includes designing woven fabrics for various collections, contributing to the overall design strategy of the department store's fashion lines.
Previous Experience at One Jeanswear Group
Michelle Schmidt worked at One Jeanswear Group in various roles. In 2014, she was an Associate Designer for Jessica Simpson Denim, Non-denim Bottoms, and Jackets, a position she held for four months in New York, New York. From 2013 to 2014, she also served as an Associate Designer for Gvs and High Energie Lounge and Activewear, gaining experience in both casual and activewear apparel design.
Position at The Bon Ton Stores Inc.
At The Bon Ton Stores Inc., Michelle was employed as an Assistant Designer from 2012 to 2013. During her one-year tenure in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she assisted in the design of various fashion lines, contributing to the development and execution of the store's fashion trends.
Education and Qualifications
Michelle Schmidt pursued her studies in Fashion Design at Columbia College Chicago, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she studied Marketing at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Lubar School of Business in 2007. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in both creative design and business marketing principles.
Early Career and Internships
Michelle Schmidt's early career includes several internships that provided her with valuable industry experience. In 2011, she interned at L.a.m.b D.e.s Studios for three months. Prior to that, she interned at Serpico in 2009, also for three months. These internships helped her develop her design skills and gain exposure to different aspects of the fashion industry.