Aaron Niu

Aaron Niu has a diverse range of work experience in various roles and industries. Aaron started their career as a Junior Architect at Brand and Allen Inc, where they worked on designing store layouts for Thomas Pink and Tumi shop-in-shops. Aaron then worked as a Sales Associate at General Pants Co. where they achieved top-selling performance. Aaron went on to become a Floor Supervisor at Vans, responsible for daily store operations. Aaron also owned and operated their own business, Ox & Tree Leather Goods, where they designed and created hand-sewn leather accessories and managed the online store.

Aaron also worked at Apple, first as a Technical Specialist at the Genius Bar, troubleshooting and maintaining customer relationships. Aaron then took on the role of Creative, teaching and training customers on how to use Apple products for their specific needs. Aaron later joined Xcel Brands, Inc. as an Assistant Designer, collaborating with various teams and developing graphic t-shirt product offerings.

Overall, Aaron Niu has a strong background in design, customer service, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on creativity and problem-solving.

Aaron Niu's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture and a minor in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from the University of California, Berkeley. Aaron obtained these degrees from 2003 to 2007. Later, from 2018 to 2020, Aaron attended the Fashion Institute of Technology, where they earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in Menswear Design. In December 2020, they also obtained a certification in Introduction to Browzwear's VStitcher from the Fashion Institute of Technology.