KERRI BESSE is a TEXTILE DESIGNER and PRODUCT DEVELOPER based in chattanooga, tn. she SPENT 17 YEARS WORKING iN New York City AND Dallas BEFORE FINDING A SMALLER CITY VIBE!
Internationally, Kerri has worked as a Product Developer in India, China, France, and Germany. Her previous work as a Merchandiser with Crate & Barrel and Kravet/Lee Jofa has been viewed in showrooms in every major U.S. city.
kerribesse@gmail.com
(718) 404-7003
Kerri Anne Besse is a multi-disciplined designer and developer with over a decade of experience creating and merchandising products for the soft goods industry. Kerri is an expert in managing complex relationships with suppliers, artisans, and vendors. She is capable of identifying ideas for development, color trends, and fabric innovations. A positive influencer with a passionate curiosity for learning and discovering new ways in which to work.
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Creative Cloud | Point Carre | Galaincha | Hand Painting | Collage | Weaving | Drawing | Sewing | Stamping | Heat Transfer | Embroidery
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Anni Albers: On Weaving
Marimekko: In Pattern
Florence Broadhurst: Her Secret & Extraordinary Lives
Creative Confidence Tom and David Kelley
MoMa and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City
Victoria & Albert Museum in London, England
Maison Objet in Paris, France
Any and all art books published by Taschen. -
Technical Designer at West Elm, Remote
Head Designer at Tumble Rugs, Remote
Senior Designer at Obeetee in NYC
Senior Product Development & Design at Loloi Rugs in Dallas, TX. Senior Merchandiser at Lee Jofa, NYC
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