Kelly Carlone
About Kelly Carlone
Kelly Carlone is the Product Design Lead at Pattern Brands, with over 20 years of experience in the apparel product industry, specializing in home furnishings, apparel, accessories, intimates, and sleepwear.
Current Role at Pattern Brands
Kelly Carlone is currently serving as the Product Design Lead at Pattern Brands. In this role, she oversees the design and development of new product lines. With her extensive experience, she ensures that the products align with the brand's essence and meet market trends.
Previous Role at Pottery Barn
Before joining Pattern Brands, Kelly Carlone worked at Pottery Barn as the Head Design Manager from 2019 to 2023. During her tenure, she was responsible for overseeing the design strategies for home furnishings, ensuring that products were both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Experience at Gymboree
Kelly Carlone has an extensive background with Gymboree, where she held multiple roles from 2004 to 2019 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her positions ranged from Senior Designer for Boy Graphics & Textiles to Design Director and Creative Lead in various sectors. She specialized in designing boys' apparel and accessories, driving the brand's visual and product strategies.
Early Career and Positions
Kelly Carlone began her career at Joe Boxer Company LLC as a Textile Designer from 1998 to 2001 in the San Francisco Bay Area. She then moved to THIRTEENTH FLOOR CREATIVE, where she worked as a Senior Designer from 2001 to 2004, focusing on brand collateral, strategic marketing, and product design.
Educational Background
Kelly Carlone studied at San Francisco State University, where she completed her Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, and Development. She also studied Fashion Illustration and Pattern Drafting at Parsons Paris – The New School. These educational experiences equipped her with a strong foundation for her successful career in design.
Specializations and Skills
Kelly Carlone specializes in creating trend-right products that embody the brand's essence through innovative uses of color, graphics, and print/pattern. She has over 20 years of experience in the apparel product industry, with a focus on home furnishings, apparel, accessories, intimates, and sleepwear. Known for her strong design sense, she effectively solves problems and leads design teams.