Karen Lee

Karen Lee has a diverse work experience in various roles and companies. karen started their career as an Assistant Buyer at Calvin Klein's Home Collection from 1999 to 2002. karen then worked as a Project Manager at betty wasserman art & interiors for a short period in 2002. Later, they joined Saks Fifth Avenue as a Corporate Visual Assistant for Cosmetics & Fragrances from 2007 to 2012. Following that, they became a Manager in Corporate Visual Merchandising, Cosmetics, Fragrances & Intimate Apparel at Saks Fifth Avenue for a few months in 2012. In the same year, they joined NARS Cosmetics as a Manager in Creative Operations for Global Visual Merchandising & Store Design. karen progressively grew within NARS, holding the positions of Senior Manager in Creative Operations and Global Visual Merchandising from 2015 to 2018. Currently, they are serving as the Director of Visual Merchandising Development & Design Operations at NARS since 2021.

Karen Lee has studied painting at the New York Academy of Art. karen has also pursued fine and graphic arts at Queens College. Additionally, they have obtained a certificate in interior design from Parsons School of Design - The New School.