Elise Willse

Elise Willse is an experienced Associate Designer at G-III Apparel Group-Calvin Klein Sportswear, where responsibilities include development and production work, updating style folders, creating artwork for embroidery and embellishments, and assisting with fabric and color development. Prior roles include Assistant Designer at Nicole Miller New York/The Moret Group and Notations, focusing on pre-production tasks such as creating sketches, tech packs, and managing sample production. Freelance experiences at companies like Kate Spade & Company and Almost Famous Clothing, Inc. provided additional exposure to the fashion design and production processes. Elise holds a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design from Kent State University, complemented by studies in New York City and Florence, Italy.