Kellen Hennessy
About Kellen Hennessy
Kellen Hennessy is a Senior Designer at The North Face, specializing in Mountain Essentials with a focus on sustainability. With extensive experience in apparel design and production, Hennessy has worked in various roles within the industry for over a decade.
Current Role at The North Face
Kellen Hennessy serves as a Senior Designer for M Mountain Essentials at The North Face, a VF Company, since 2020. In this role, Hennessy emphasizes sustainability in design, applying expertise to high-volume products. The focus is on creating a unified aesthetic while ensuring measurable impact in sustainability practices. Hennessy actively integrates circular solutions within the apparel industry, contributing to the company's commitment to environmental responsibility.
Previous Experience at The North Face
Hennessy has extensive experience at The North Face, having held multiple positions since 2011. Initially, Hennessy worked as a Materials Coordinator for Performance and Accessories for two years. This role was followed by a four-year tenure as a Product Developer & Designer for Accessories. Hennessy later transitioned to a Senior Designer role for Mountain Lifestyle Apparel from 2016 to 2020, where Hennessy adapted and expanded work with the Renewed Design Residency project to align with new growth strategies.
Experience at Weston Wear
Before joining The North Face, Kellen Hennessy worked at Weston Wear from 2007 to 2011. Hennessy held the roles of Trim Buyer, Production and Quality Control Assistant during this four-year period in the San Francisco Bay Area. This experience contributed to Hennessy’s understanding of production processes and quality assurance in the apparel industry.
Education in Fashion Design
Kellen Hennessy earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion/Apparel Design from the University of California, Davis, completing the program from 2000 to 2004. This educational background provided foundational knowledge and skills in design principles, which Hennessy has applied throughout a professional career in the apparel industry.