Katrina Knight
About Katrina Knight
Katrina Knight serves as the Free People Structured Wovens Product Development Coordinator at URBN, where she has worked since 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Design and Merchandising from Drexel University and has experience in various roles within the fashion retail industry.
Current Role at URBN
Katrina Knight serves as the Free People Structured Wovens Product Development Coordinator at URBN, which encompasses brands such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Nuuly. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the Greater Philadelphia Area's fashion retail landscape for over seven years. In her role, she focuses on product development, leveraging her experience in the fast-paced fashion retail calendar to drive initiatives and support the brand's objectives.
Previous Experience in Retail
Before her current role at URBN, Katrina Knight worked at Urban Outfitters as a General Management Training Assistant from 2016 to 2017. Her earlier experience includes a position at The Limited, where she served as a Sales Associate and Floor Set Team Member from 2013 to 2014 in King of Prussia, PA. Additionally, she completed a six-month internship as a Social Media Intern at Clarisse from 2012 to 2013 in Philadelphia, PA. These roles provided her with a comprehensive understanding of retail operations and customer engagement.
Education and Expertise
Katrina Knight studied at Drexel University from 2011 to 2015, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Design and Merchandising. Her academic background has equipped her with a solid foundation in fashion design, merchandising principles, and industry trends. This education complements her practical experience in the retail sector, enhancing her creative perspective on business and merchandising.
Skills and Professional Attributes
Katrina Knight possesses four years of experience working within a fast-paced fashion retail calendar. She demonstrates the ability to work productively both independently and as part of a team. Her skills include strategic global sourcing and a creative approach to business challenges, which contribute to her effectiveness in product development and team collaboration.