Dace Moore
About Dace Moore
Dace Moore is a seasoned design professional currently serving as the Sr. Global Design Manager for Hike, Camp, and Sportswear Essentials at The North Face. With a robust background in fashion and apparel design, she has held various significant roles in the retail industry, including positions at Aritzia, Kit and Ace, and as an instructor in fashion design.
Current Role at The North Face
Dace Moore serves as the Sr. Global Design Manager for Hike, Camp, and Sportwear Essentials at The North Face, a VF Company. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development of innovative outdoor apparel in Denver, Colorado. Her role involves overseeing design strategies and ensuring alignment with consumer needs and market trends.
Previous Experience in Retail Design
Dace Moore has extensive experience in the retail industry, having worked in various design roles. She was the Design Director for The Group by Babaton at Aritzia from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, she served as the Design Manager for Lifestyle at The North Face from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she held the position of Womens Design Director at Kit and Ace from 2015 to 2017.
Teaching Experience in Fashion Design
Dace Moore has contributed to fashion education as an instructor. She taught Fashion Arts at Vancouver Community College from 2012 to 2013 and served as a Fashion Design Instructor at John Casablancas Institute from 2012 to 2014. Her teaching roles reflect her commitment to nurturing the next generation of fashion designers.
Educational Background in Fashion Design
Dace Moore studied Fashion/Apparel Design at Blanche Macdonald Centre, where she achieved a Diploma from 1998 to 1999. Her formal education provides a foundation for her extensive career in design and her understanding of textiles and apparel innovation.
Entrepreneurial Experience
Dace Moore founded and served as the Creative Director of her own brand, Dace, from 2001 to 2015. This role allowed her to apply her design expertise and business management skills in a practical setting, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the fashion industry.