Tessa Luken
About Tessa Luken
Tessa Luken is a Design Manager and 3D Designer with expertise in brand strategy and design research. She has a diverse background in the fashion industry, having worked for notable companies such as Nike, The North Face, and Reebok.
Current Role at The North Face
Tessa Luken currently serves as a Design Manager and 3D Designer at The North Face, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on creating seasonal stories for lifestyle product categories. She has implemented new processes in 3D apparel design, enhancing the workflow from concept to production. Her experience at The North Face spans multiple roles, including a previous position as a Designer from 2015 to 2017.
Previous Experience in Design
Tessa Luken has a diverse background in design, having worked for several notable companies. She was a Senior Designer at The North Face from 2017 to 2019 and held a Designer position at Oakley from 2012 to 2015. Prior to that, she worked as a Designer at Reebok from 2009 to 2012. Her early career included internships at American Eagle Outfitters in 2006 and Nike in 2008, as well as a Design Intern role at Fossil in 2007.
Education and Expertise
Tessa Luken has a strong educational background in design. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design from the University of Cincinnati, where she studied from 2004 to 2009. She also attended the Massachusetts College of Art and Design from 2011 to 2012, focusing on Graphic and Web Design. Additionally, she participated in the International Summer Campus Program at Korea University in 2005.
Skills in Brand Strategy and Design Research
Tessa Luken possesses expertise in brand strategy and design research. Her skills contribute to her ability to create compelling design narratives and seasonal collections. This expertise is evident in her work at The North Face, where she integrates brand strategy into her design processes.