Teresa An

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ABOUT TERESA AN

Strategic Product Design Executive with 20+ years of experience leading heritage and lifestyle apparel brands through disciplined growth and thoughtful evolution. I specialize in defining and protecting brand DNA while building cohesive, multi-category product strategies that balance craftsmanship, innovation, and commercial rigor.Currently leading global design direction across Western and Modern Lifestyle collections at Wrangler, I oversee multi-tiered teams spanning denim, woven tops, fleece, outerwear, and licensed collaborations. My approach integrates pre-season concepting, long-term product architecture, and design-to-cost discipline to ensure clarity of storytelling, operational alignment, and sustained performance.I am known as a collaborative, cross-functional leader who builds empowered, accountable teams where creativity thrives within clear strategic frameworks. I believe enduring brands are shaped by strong product integrity, decisive leadership, and cultures that are both high-performing and energizing.I am particularly motivated by stewarding legacy brands into their next era — honoring craftsmanship and authenticity while evolving thoughtfully for modern global consumers.CORE EXPERTISEHeritage Brand StewardshipProduct StrategyMulti-Category Apparel Leadership (Denim, Wovens, Outerwear, Lifestyle)Pre-Season Concept DevelopmentLine ArchitectureDesign-to-Cost StrategyMargin OptimizationCut-and-Sew ConstructionTextile DevelopmentCross-Functional Product LeadershipGlobal Market Expansion Brand ElevationCreative CultureTeam DevelopmentSustainabilityOperational Excellence