Meg Lastovica

Meg Lastovica is an accomplished design professional with extensive experience in the apparel industry, serving as Owner and Design Consultant at MCL Designs LLC since 2017, where management of design teams and creation of seasonal trend reports is key. As Design Director at Cherry Group Co., Ltd. from 2019, expertise in children's and women's apparel design is evidenced through product innovation, fabric research, and direct collaboration with clients. Additional roles include Adjunct Design Instructor at Des Moines Area Community College, imparting knowledge in Textile Science and Digital Product Design, and freelance positions demonstrating versatility in graphic and apparel design. A former Senior Designer at JCPenney for over a decade, Meg has developed a comprehensive skill set encompassing product creation, market analysis, and team leadership, supported by a Bachelor of Science in Apparel Merchandising, Design and Production from Iowa State University.