Svetlana Akimov

Svetlana Akimov has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of design and product development. Svetlana most recently served as the Director of Design and Product Development at Concept One Accessories since 2019. Prior to that, they held various senior roles at Fantasia Accessories from 2014 to 2019, including the positions of NANETTE LEPORE HANDBAGS Creative Director and Senior Designer/Brand Creative Director for PERLINA. Prior to joining Fantasia Accessories, they worked as a Senior Designer for both Latique USA and Li & Fung. Svetlana also gained valuable experience as a Senior Designer and later a Designer at Nine West Group. Svetlana began their career as a Technical Designer at Coach in 2003.

Svetlana Akimov's education history includes pursuing a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Footwear and Leather Accessories Design and Engineering from Moscow State University of Design and Technology (MSUDT). Svetlana also completed a patternmaking training program at ARSUTORIA SCHOOL. Additionally, Svetlana has studied Accessories Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. The exact details such as start and end years are not provided for any of these educational experiences.