Samantha B.
About Samantha B.
Samantha B. is an Associate Technical Designer at Kohl's, with extensive experience in technical design and quality assurance roles across various companies.
Title
Samantha B. holds the position of Associate Technical Designer at Kohl's. She has been in this role since 2020.
Current Role at Kohl's
Currently, Samantha B. is working as an Associate Technical Designer at Kohl's, a role she has held since 2020. In this position, she leads weekly fit sessions with cross-functional partners to assess the fit, proportion, and overall styling of samples. She is responsible for maintaining consistent fit, quality, and construction execution from development to production across Boys Knit and Active tops. Samantha utilizes software tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Optitex, and OnePLM to communicate with global vendors and partners.
Previous Experience
Samantha B. has an extensive work history in the fashion and apparel industry. Before her current role, she worked at American Fashion Network/JES Apparel as a Technical Designer in 2019, then as a Freelance Technical Designer at Kohl's for 3 months in the same year. She also served as a Quality Assurance Analyst Assistant at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, and a Freelance Assistant Designer at Kohl's, both roles she held in 2019. Earlier, she worked as a Technical Designer at Legendary Whitetails from 2017 to 2019, and as a Technical Design Coordinator at Harley Davidson from 2016 to 2017. Samantha began her career with roles at Stone Manor Bridal LLC, Annie's Vintage Clothing and Rarities, Jo-Ann Stores, LLC., and JCPenney.
Educational Background
Samantha B. pursued her education in Fashion/Apparel Design at Mount Mary University, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in 2017. Before that, she attended Martin Luther High School from 2009 to 2013.
Skills and Tools
In her role, Samantha B. employs a variety of software tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Optitex, and OnePLM. These tools aid her in effectively communicating with global vendors and cross-functional partners. Her responsibilities also include researching and reviewing customer feedback to determine if products meet or exceed consumer expectations, as well as identifying concerns during store audits.