EXPERIENCE

K. Rigby Design & Consulting (2018-2023)

Creative Director & Founder 2018 – Present
Bespoke interior design and creative consulting

Under Armour (2013-2018)

Vice President of Design 2015 – 2018
Mens/Boys Apparel & Accessories - Training, Golf, Basketball, Run, Tennis

Creative Design Director 2013 – 2015
All Mens Apparel & Technical Accessories

Abercrombie & Fitch, Co (1998-2012)

Senior Vice President of Design 2006 – 2012
Male Divisions – Abercrombie & Fitch, Abercrombie kids, Hollister and Ruehl.

Responsible for over $1.3 billion in annual sales. Chosen for a new position to lead, manage, hire and train the men’s design team of 4 direct reports and over 70 designers. Direct report to CEO for all aspects of male design that included apparel design, graphic design, concept, and fabric design.Researched concepts, materials, print/pattern, and color to identify relevant trends. Attended weekly selling meetings with lead merchants, planners, and designers to be aware and react to the trends of the business. Worked with each product category to balance their assortment by protecting the evolution of core items and implementing relevant fashion trends. Responsible for directing and signing off on seasonal patterns, silhouettes, colors, fabric, and graphics that have been translated into each brand’s handwriting. Collaborated with the visual team to coordinate seasonal trend statements, productivity, and brand cohesion. Partnered with merchant teams to manage timing and action calendar as well as review daily priorities based on the needs of the business. Created and led weekly meetings to discuss issues, opportunities, and calendar challenges and focused on sharing best practices with the lead apparel and tech designers.

Senior Design Director – Abercrombie boys and Ruehl 2003 – 2006
Direct Report to the CEO for all aspects of Boys and Ruehl design.

Designed and developed each season’s color, pattern, graphic, and silhouette trends. Created and presented design inspiration boards and outfits for each season. Researched and developed fabric, yarn, and trim directions for each season. Worked closely with the design team to create new innovative vintage-inspired washes and marketing techniques with our in-house wash team. Traveled extensively overseas to Asia, South America, and Europe for development and product execution. Led fittings with the tech team to establish fits and assure quality garment construction details. Partnered with the visual team to create pre-season floor sets to ensure seasonal change and trend-right statements.

Senior Designer A&F Men’s Fleece & Gym Issue 2001 – 2003

Designer A&F Men’s Sweaters 2000 – 2001

Assistant Designer Men’s/Boys A&F Graphic’s, Fleece & Fashion Knits 1998 – 2000

Marks & Spencer

Assistant Men’s/Boys Design 1998 – 1999

EDUCATION

BA Fashion Knitwear Design – Nottingham Trent University 1994 – 1998

Art Foundation – Manchester Metropolitan University 1993 – 1994