Lauren Kempf
About Lauren Kempf
Lauren Kempf serves as the Assistant Design Manager at Tapestry, where she has worked since 2018, focusing on store design for major brands like Coach and Kate Spade in international markets. Her background includes roles at Club Monaco and Ralph Lauren, and she holds a degree in Interior Design from Savannah College of Art and Design.
Work at Tapestry
Lauren Kempf has served as the Assistant Design Manager at Tapestry since 2018. In this role, she manages the project scope from feasibility to final design sets, which includes overseeing design approvals and value engineering. Her responsibilities extend to the initial store design for major brands under Tapestry, such as Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. She focuses on international markets, particularly in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Travel Retail. Her position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
Previous Experience in Fashion Design
Prior to her current role, Lauren Kempf gained valuable experience in the fashion industry. She worked as a Stylist at Club Monaco for eight months in 2015, based in the Savannah, Georgia Area. Following this, she served as a Design Assistant at Coach from 2016 to 2018, where she contributed to design projects in the Greater New York City Area. Additionally, she completed a Creative Services Internship at Ralph Lauren in 2015, which provided her with foundational skills in the decorative arts.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Kempf studied at the Savannah College of Art and Design from 2012 to 2016, where she achieved a degree in Interior Design, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA. Her education has equipped her with a strong foundation in design principles and practices, which she applies in her professional roles. This academic background supports her expertise in managing design projects and collaborating with various partners in the industry.
Professional Relationships and Collaboration
In her role as Assistant Design Manager, Lauren Kempf is responsible for creating and maintaining positive relationships with construction partners, distributors, investors, and architectural design/drafting firms. These relationships are crucial for the successful execution of design projects and ensure that all stakeholders are aligned throughout the design process. Her ability to foster collaboration contributes to the overall effectiveness of her team and the projects she manages.