About
Marielena Andre is a multi-faceted and accomplished designer with expertise in textiles, fashion, graphic design, and product development. She has a strong background in print manufacturing with technical skill in textile development, fabric construction, pattern making, marketing collateral, web development and illustration. She has previously held roles as Design Director for brands within Giii, Maggie London Group, and Target corporate. She has also freelanced for Nick and Nora, Norma Kamali, Catherine Malandrino and other high-end brands.
Marielena currently works full time as a Senior Graphic Artist for Komar Brands, where she is a lead textile artist in the contemporary division managing the development for Trina Turk, Donna Karan, DKNY, BedHead, Kate Spade, Vera Wang, Room Service and Walmart contemporary. She also co-owns Taktile Design Studio, a full-service graphic design studio, and volunteers as a committee member of her local Democratic Committee, serving both as secretary and the graphic design lead, managing the social media and website teams.
Educational Background:
- MFA, Vermont College of Fine Art
- BFA, Fashion Institute of Technology,
- Certificate Fashion Design/ Pattern Making, Parsons New School
Courses Taught:
- Digital Design