Laura Williams
About Laura Williams
Laura Williams is an E-Commerce Production Manager at Rue Gilt Groupe in Boston, Massachusetts, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design and Retailing from Framingham State University and has experience managing luxury fashion projects and collaborating with creative teams.
Work at Rue Gilt Groupe
Laura Williams has served as the E-Commerce Production Manager at Rue Gilt Groupe since 2018. In this role, she manages a portfolio of 20-25 European luxury fashion boutique projects weekly on Ruelala.com and Gilt.com. Her responsibilities include collaborating with various teams, including Art Directors, Copywriters, Designers, Photographers, and Stylists, to ensure that each boutique accurately reflects the overall story and brand assortment. Laura also works cross-functionally with departments such as merchandising, programming, creative, planning, and studio teams to execute boutique projects effectively.
Education and Expertise
Laura Williams studied at the University of the Arts London, focusing on Fashion Merchandising and Communications, where she completed a Study Abroad program for 11 months in 2012. She holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Fashion Design and Retailing from Framingham State University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Laura completed her high school education at Minnechaug Regional High School, earning her diploma from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in fashion and e-commerce.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current position at Rue Gilt Groupe, Laura Williams worked as an Assistant E-Commerce Production Manager I at Rue La La from 2015 to 2018. In this role, she contributed to the production process and gained valuable experience in e-commerce operations. Additionally, she worked as a Visual Merchandising & Sales Associate at The Limited from 2013 to 2015, where she developed her skills in visual merchandising. Laura also interned as a Fashion Styling and Production Intern at TESstylist for five months in 2015, further enhancing her expertise in the fashion industry.
Skills and Responsibilities
In her role as E-Commerce Production Manager, Laura Williams provides support and guidance to Assistant E-Commerce Production Managers and Contractor associates during the production process. She is responsible for ensuring that all boutique projects are executed smoothly and align with the brand's vision. Laura's ability to collaborate with various departments and manage multiple projects simultaneously highlights her organizational and leadership skills within the e-commerce sector.