Mary Mendez

Mary Mendez has a diverse range of work experience in the fashion industry. Mary currently holds the position of Design Director at Geniemode, starting in March 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Cobalt Fashion as a Design Lead from May 2021 to January 2022, where they collaborated with the SVP of Design and a celebrity to develop a brand, contributed to the collection design, and worked with designers and virtual teams.

From August 2016 to April 2021, Mary Mendez worked as the Design Director of the Woman's & Tween Collections at Matilda Jane Clothing. Before that, they served as the Director of Design, Casual Brands at LF Europe & LF Americas from June 2015 to May 2016.

Mary has also worked as a Fashion Consultant and owner of Mary Mendez Collection from February 2013 to May 2016. In addition, they held the position of Senior Design Consultant at Sperry Top-Sider from May 2013 to January 2014 and as the Design Director of LEI Jrs & Girls at The Jones Group Inc. from June 2012 to January 2013.

Mary'searlier roles include serving as the Women's Design Director of Casual Brands at Sears Holdings Corporation from August 2007 to February 2012. In this role, they managed two denim brands, set color and concept, and oversaw the development of successful collections. Prior to that, they were the Design Director of JIMMYZ SURF CO. at Aeropostale, Inc. from August 2005 to March 2007, where they led a team of designers, set color and concept, and ensured the cohesiveness and timeliness of the product.

Mary Mendez started their career at Old Navy as a Senior Designer/Manager from June 2003 to August 2005, where they were responsible for product development, partnering with senior directors, and overseeing various product categories.

Overall, Mary Mendez's work experience demonstrates their expertise in design, brand development, team leadership, and a track record of successful collaborations and collections.

Mary Mendez attended PARSON'S SCHOOL OF DESIGN, where they pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in the field of study related to fashion. The start and end years of their education are not provided, so further details regarding the duration of their enrollment and completion of the degree are presently unavailable.