Yaeko Abe

Yaeko Abe is a seasoned designer with extensive experience in the fashion and toy industries. Currently serving as a Senior Designer at Enchante Accessories since March 2015, Yaeko has previously held senior roles at Horizon Group USA and contributed to major licensing projects for Sanrio and Betsey Johnson. Yaeko's freelance work includes collaborations with notable clients such as Hasbro and ELLE, focusing on fashion illustration and toy design. Prior roles as a product designer at Jakks Pacific involved close cooperation with Mattel on licensed Barbie products, while earlier positions at The Goldberger Co. and Gemmy Industries emphasized product design and development. Yaeko holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Toy Design and an Associate's Degree in Fashion Illustration from the Fashion Institute of Technology.