# Kari Burnett-Godfree

> Senior Designer / Design Director - Mens and Womens Leathergoods & Footwear

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/kariburnettgodfree

I’ve been designing mens and womens leathergoods, bags and footwear for over 10 years, holding management positions at brands synonymous with high quality leather and fashion focused accessories.

Whilst my specialism is bags and footwear, I’ve also been responsible for various multi-category accessory lines - everything from belts to watches and even eyewear! I am proficient in both leather and woven materials, with lots of experience in washes and finishing techniques. 

I believe my biggest strength lies in being able to maintain a tactile and creative approach to design, paired with a natural instinct for commercial viability and brand fit.

## Work Experience
### Senior Designer: Womens & Mens Footwear & Accessories - (Management level Director) @ Banana Republic
Jan 2022 – Jan 2025 | San Francisco, California, United States
Tasked with the design and development of the full Womens and Mens non-apparel range, including Handbags, Footwear, SLGs, Belts and Gloves.

### Design Director Mens Leather Goods @ Coach
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | New York, United States
Responsible for the design & development of Mens Bags & SLGs from sketch to production. Designing primarily for NA and Asia markets. Reporting to the VP of Design Leather Goods and Creative Director.

### Senior Designer Mens Bags @ Coach
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | New York, United States

### Design Manager Mens Accessories - Leather Goods & Footwear @ AllSaints
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | London, England, United Kingdom
Responsible for the design and development of Mens Accessories, Bags and Footwear lines, with a high focus on washed and utility inspired Leather & Woven Goods.

### Menswear Accessories Designer: Leather Goods & Footwear @ AllSaints
Jan 2013 – Jan 2017 | London, England, United Kingdom

### Assistant Designer Mens Footwear & Accessories @ AllSaints
Jan 2011 – Jan 2013 | London, England, United Kingdom

### Menswear Accessories Designer @ Elite Creations
Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 | London, England, United Kingdom


## Education
### Bachelor of Arts - BA in Fashion Design
Kingston University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/karibg

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Last updated: 2026-04-13