Spyder Active Sports
Kristen Kresch has a diverse work experience in the fashion industry. Starting in 2009, they worked as a Design Intern at Julia Smith. Kristen then interned at G-III Apparel Group in 2010. In 2011, they became a Keyholder/Fit Specialist at Everything But Water and later served as a Supervisor/Visual Operations Lead at lucy Activewear. In 2013, they worked as a Fit Specialist/Stylist for Indochino and participated in Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Fall 2013 as a Dresser for BB Backstage. Also in 2013, they joined lucy activewear as a Wholesale Visual Merchandiser. In 2014, Kristen became a Product Developer at Spyder Active Sports and eventually advanced to the role of Global Merchandise Manager/Product Line Manager. Kristen also worked as a Technical Designer at Spyder Active Sports and as a Founding Independent Outfitter at Trumaker. In 2019, they joined DAKINE as a Global Merchandise Manager/Product Line Manager until 2020.
Kristen Kresch completed their undergraduate degree in Apparel and Merchandising with a focus on Apparel Design and Production and Business Administration at Colorado State University from 2007 to 2011. In 2009, they participated in a study abroad program at the American Intercontinental University in London, where they studied Fashion Styling, Accessories, and completed an internship.
Spyder Active Sports
Spyder is an international performance apparel brand with iconic, innovative product design. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Spyder apparel and accessories can be found worldwide in over 40 countries. Pioneering its first padded ski sweater in 1978, and sponsoring the US Ski Team since 1989, Spyder builds technologically advanced gear for elite athletes and modern consumers. With thoughtfully designed, purposeful collections, Spyder fuses technology, form, function and fashion. Spyder Active Sports is a division of Liberated Brands and operates under a long-term licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group.