Essense of Australia
Brennan Randel is an experienced professional in the apparel and textiles industry, currently serving as an Associate Development Designer at Essense of Australia since March 2021. Previously, Brennan held roles within the same company as a Garment Technician Administrator and In-House Seamstress from March 2017 to 2021. Earlier experience includes working as a Seamstress/Tailor at The Buckle, Inc., and as a Women's Sales Coordinator at Marshalls, where Brennan was responsible for merchandising and customer assistance. Additional experience includes a Brand Approvals Intern position at Authentic Brands Group, along with early work as an Embroidery Machinist/Quality Assistant at GTM Sportswear. Brennan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Apparel and Textiles, focused on Apparel Design and Production, from Kansas State University, completed in 2014.
Essense of Australia
Essense of Australia is a leading international bridal design house and wholesaler that creates and manufactures award-winning gowns for independent bridal retailers throughout the world under labels Stella York, Essense of Australia and Martina Liana, as well as private label collection Oxford Street and bridesmaid label Sorella Vita. The Essense journey began more than 20 years ago as a shared adventure that took place when Wayne and Martine Harris met - thus establishing the love affair with bridal that would go on to build the worldwide industry leader that is Essense of Australia. The union between Wayne’s talent for business and Martine’s experience in bridal design - brought together by their personal love story - has since fused two passions which changed the way our industry approaches and values the relationship between designers, retailers and brides. Innovative design combined with a passion for creating an exceptional experience has propelled Essense of Australia forward as a world-renowned company, allowing its international team to flourish in an environment that encourages living one’s best professional and personal life. Now employing more than 250 partners worldwide, the Essense team is truly valued as the heart of its growing success as a global company. The company’s Lenexa, Kansas office serves as northern hemisphere headquarters and showroom while its office in Perth, WA, Australia serves as the southern hemisphere headquarters and showroom. Additional offices located in the UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Canada help complete the Essense global footprint. The Essense of Australia family of brands can be found at more than 1,200 retailers worldwide including the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand and throughout Europe. For more information about Essense of Australia and available positions, please visit www.essensedesigns.com/careers.