Ben Gourdol

Ben Gourdol is currently the Head of Creative at Paravel. Prior to this, they were a Senior Art Director at THE CHARLES NYC from March 2019 to July 2020, working on fashion, luxury, and hospitality projects. From February 2017 to March 2019, they were a Senior Art Director at Kenneth Cole Productions. And from November 2015 to February 2017, they were an Art Director at Michael Kors.

Gourdol began their career as a Junior Art Director at Ailleurs Exactement in November 2011 before moving to Le Nouveau Bélier in May 2012, where they served as the company's Art Director for three years. In May 2015, they became a Junior Art Director at BDDP&Fils before taking on the role of Senior Art Director // ACD later that year. Finally, in September 2009, they became a Junior Graphic Designer at BY TERRY.

Ben Gourdol has a Bachelor Degree in Communication from OMNES Education and a Master Level in Art Direction from the same school. Ben also has a Preparatory Class for Art Schools from Les Ateliers de Sèvres.

and Leslie Okkerse - Creative Director reports to Ben Gourdol. Ben Gourdol reports to Andy Krantz, CEO & Co-Founder. They are on a team with Emily Marucci - Senior Copywriter, Ryan Pfeiffer - Senior Director of Finance, and Adria Holtzinger - Director of Customer Operations.