Laura Akita
About Laura Akita
Laura Akita serves as a Category Manager at The North Face, a VF Company, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in Design and Media Art from UCLA and has held various roles within The North Face and other companies.
Work at The North Face
Laura Akita has been serving as a Category Manager at The North Face, a VF Company, since 2019. In this role, she oversees product categories and strategies to enhance market presence and sales. Prior to this position, she worked as a Product Line Coordinator from 2016 to 2019, where she managed product lines and collaborated with various teams to ensure alignment with brand goals. Laura initially joined The North Face as an Independent Contractor from 2015 to 2016, contributing her expertise in product management.
Education and Expertise
Laura Akita earned her Bachelor's Degree in Design|Media Art from the University of California, Los Angeles, completing her studies from 2003 to 2008. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in design principles and media applications, which she applies in her current role in product management and category strategy at The North Face.
Previous Experience
Before her tenure at The North Face, Laura worked at Joshu+Vela as a Wholesale Account Manager and Retail Store Manager in 2015. During her 10-month period at the company, she managed wholesale accounts and retail operations, gaining valuable experience in customer relations and sales management.