Leslie Okkerse

Leslie Okkerse is the current Creative Director at Paravel. Prior to that, they served as Creative Director at EILEEN FISHER, INC. from February 2018 to March 2022. Leslie was also the Associate Director, Brand Creative at Rebecca Minkoff from January 2015 to December 2018, and the Lead Designer at DailyCandy from January 2012 to December 2012. Okkerse began their career as the Digital Art Director at kate spade new york in January 2012, before moving on to Vertic as an Interactive Designer in January 2011. Leslie also worked as Special Projects at iGavel Auctions from January 2010 to December 2011, and as an RRL Archive Assistant at Ralph Lauren from January 2010 to December 2010.

Leslie Okkerse has a MA in Costume Theirtory from New York University and a B.S. in Business Communications/Art Theirtory from Calvin University.

Leslie Okkerse reports to Ben Gourdol, Head of Creative.