Marlys Giordano

Marlys Giordano has extensive work experience in product development, creative directing, and sales consulting. Marlys is currently the Vice President of Product Development at Couristan Inc. (since 2023). Previously, they worked as the Creative Director and Founder of rugs + redsoles, llc. (since 2016) and as a Contributing Editor at Pantone (since 2015). Marlys also served as a Senior Product Manager/Product Development Private Brands at scuba.com (from 2022-2023), a Territory Sales Manager at Feizy (from 2017-2017), a Creative Director at Couristan Inc. (from 2017-2019), a Territory Manager at Style Connection Two (from 2015-2016), and a Senior Trend Specialist-Global Trend and Design at Lifetime Brands (from 2015-2015). Additionally, they held the position of Director of Product Development/Furniture and Lighting at Ross Stores, Inc. (from 2011-2013) and the Director of Marketing and Product Development at Momeni, Inc. (from 2004-2011).

Marlys Giordano's education history includes attending the Fashion Institute of Technology, where they pursued an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree. Their field of study at the Fashion Institute of Technology was Fashion Buying and Merchandising/Visual Merchandising. Additionally, Marlys attended Montclair State University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. Their field of study at Montclair State University was English Language and Literature. The specific start and end years for both educational experiences are not provided.