Brittney Phebus

Freelance Designer / Consultant at Xcel Brands

Brittney Phebus has a diverse work experience in the fashion industry. Brittney started their career as a Sales Associate at Bakers Footwear Group in 2009. In 2010, they worked as a Public Relations Coordinator at Fusion Fashion Show. Brittney then gained experience as a Design Intern at Derek Lam 10 Crosby and RHIÉ in 2012. Later in the same year, they joined SML Sport Ltd as an Assistant Designer.

In 2013, Brittney joined Aeropostale as an Assistant Sweater Designer and eventually became an Associate Sweater Designer. Brittney worked there until 2015. Following that, they worked as a Sweater Designer at Reunited Clothing from 2015 to 2018.

In 2018, they joined Xcel Brands, Inc. as a Sweater Designer for Isaac Mizrahi. Brittney was promoted to Senior Designer and later became the Design Director for Isaac Mizrahi. Brittney worked in these roles until February 2022. Currently, they are working as a Freelance Designer/Consultant for Xcel Brands, Inc.

Additionally, Brittney had a brief stint as a Freelance Designer at Victoria's Secret in 2018.

Overall, Brittney Phebus has extensive experience in various design roles, specializing in sweater design, and has worked for well-known fashion brands such as Isaac Mizrahi and Xcel Brands, Inc.

Brittney Phebus began their education in 2008 at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where they pursued an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree in Fashion/Apparel Design. Brittney completed this program in 2010. Following their AAS degree, in 2010 they enrolled once again at the Fashion Institute of Technology for a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Fashion/Apparel Design, with a specialization in Knitwear. Brittney completed this program in 2012. During their time at the Fashion Institute of Technology, they also took part in a Semester Study Abroad Program at Nottingham Trent University in 2011, focusing on Knitwear Design.

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Timeline

  • Freelance Designer / Consultant

    March, 2022 - present

  • Design Director - Isaac Mizrahi

    June, 2021

  • Senior Designer - Isaac Mizrahi

    February, 2020

  • Sweater Designer - Isaac Mizrahi

    June, 2018