About
I'm a menswear Design Director with over 15 years of experience across all product categories. I am currently the Design Director at Bonobos where I oversee Tailored, Outerwear, Knits, Sweaters, Shirts, and accessories. I've held senior design roles at iconic American brands including J.Crew, where I led bottoms and tailored clothing, and Club Monaco where I designed Outerwear and Shirts.
My path to menswear design began in the fine art world, where I focused on sculpture and drawing, exhibiting works in NYC museums and galleries. This foundation in fine art, including studying traditional marble carving in Florence and holding an MFA in Sculpture from the School of Visual Arts, brings a deep well of aesthetic reference points and a unique perspective to my design work. I am also fluent in Italian, which enhances my ability to work with European mills and manufacturers.
Today, I live in Brooklyn with my wife, two kids and sweet dog.
Get in touch: jessealpern@gmail.com