Emily Elliott

Emily Elliott has a diverse and extensive work experience in the fashion industry. Emily started their career in 2007 as an intern at Hurley, where they quickly progressed to become a designer and senior designer. Emily worked on launching four seasons per year, with a focus on sweater knits, wovens, and Hurley's private collection.

In 2010, Emily became the Design Director at Townsen, a contemporary women's collection. Emily played a pivotal role in concept development and grew the collection from a team of one to eight, achieving annual sales of $5 million USD. Townsen sold its products to major US retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Nordstroms, and Neiman Marcus.

Following their success at Townsen, Emily co-founded Piper by Townsen in 2015. As a Partner and Designer, they launched a higher-priced Urban-Bohemian women's collection, which gained a strong presence in popular retailers like Bloomingdals, Revolve, Shopbop, and Asos. Within two years, the brand's revenue reached $1.25 million USD.

Emily further expanded their expertise as a Design Consultant at SAINT in 2017, where they designed multiple collections and managed the technical development of the Saint Works project. This role involved international travel to Pakistan for fit, wash, and aesthetic direction.

Currently, Emily is the Design Director at Modern Citizen since 2018, overseeing the design team and contributing to the brand's creative direction.

Overall, Emily Elliott has demonstrated a successful career trajectory, showcasing their design leadership and business acumen within various fashion companies.

Emily Elliott attended Point Loma Nazarene University from 2003 to 2007, where they pursued a Bachelor of Graphic Communications & Business degree with a focus on Fine Art. Additionally, from 2005 to 2006, they attended the Paris America Academy to study Fashion Design. No degree was specified for their time at Paris America Academy.