Nora Woods

About Nora Woods

I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Fashion Design with a minor in Entrepreneurship from Kent State University in May 2022. Upon graduation, I interned at the Kohl\'s Corporate office in Menomonee Falls, WI. Shortly after my internship, I was hired on as an Assistant Designer for the Jumping Beans Boys label. In regards to the future, I aspire to have my own fashion label, connecting with various artists around the globe. Later in life, I plan to serve as a mentor for those striving to obtain industry positions.It has been my lifelong dream to pursue a career as a Fashion Designer. I believe that by creating clothes, I can make a change in at least one person\'s life. Each garment tells a story and for each collection I curate, I anchor my focus around issues pertaining to social justice. I am interested in men\'s, kids, and gender neutral clothing, along with sustainability and merging technology with fashion. I am eager to continue my Fashion career, building new relationships and learning valuable skills! I am very extraverted and love meeting new people, so feel free to reach out or connect!

Experience

1. Associate Designer

   Kohl's

   Sep 2025 — Present · Menomonee Falls, WI, US

   Own design categories for brand, driving seasonal concept through executionConduct trend and market research; develop flat sketches, R&D packages, and 3D CADsBuild and maintain trim sheets, tech packs, and design packages in OnePLMPrepare line sheets, color boards, samples, and reports for cross-functional meetingsPartner with international vendors and cross-functional teams to align design and productionLead and contribute to initiatives including Reverse Mentorship Pilot (Co-Chair), Kid’s D&I Education Committee, Internship Committee, and Intern Coach

Education

• College of DuPage

  General Studies

  2019 — 2020

• Kent State University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Fashion/Apparel Design

  2018 — 2022