Maria Lea Karayanakis

Maria Lea Karayanakis has a wealth of experience in the fashion industry. Maria Lea is currently employed as a Product Development and Sourcing Manager at Alton Lane since October 2022. Before that, they worked at Centric Brands, where they held various positions. From October 2021 to June 2022, they worked as a Freelance Technical Designer. Prior to that, they worked as a Technical Design Manager from June 2017 to September 2021.

Before joining Centric Brands, Maria worked at Global Brands Group (Member of Fung Group) as a Senior Technical Designer from February 2016 to June 2017. Maria Lea had previously held the position of Technical Designer from February 2013 to February 2016. Prior to Global Brands Group, Maria gained experience at Li & Fung Limited as an Assistant Technical Designer from April 2010 to February 2013.

Maria's work experience began in 2004 at VENUS Fashion Inc., where they worked as a Design Assistant from March 2004 to May 2009. Overall, Maria has a strong background in technical design and product development within the fashion industry.

Maria Lea Karayanakis holds a Bachelor's degree in Design & Fine and Studio Arts from the University of North Florida. Maria Lea completed their education at this university, although the specific start and end years are not provided. Additionally, Maria Lea Karayanakis obtained a Certificate of Completion in VStitcher 101 Foundations from Browzwear in February 2022.