# Mona Al-Shaalan (she/her)

> Creative Director and Visionary Design Leader

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/monaalshaalansheher

Visionary Global Design Director with a distinctive ability to bridge the worlds of
high-fashion luxury and cutting-edge technical innovation, cultivated through extensive
experience in Paris, London, Milan and the US. A trailblazer in creating Men’s and
Women’s collections that balance bold, forward-thinking design with precision and
purpose. Known for pioneering sustainable approaches to sourcing and development,
blending artistry and ethics to craft products that resonate on a global scale. Versed in
the intricacies of performance, outdoor technical design, and luxury craftsmanship,
bringing a holistic, boundary-breaking perspective to modern fashion.
With a sharp eye on cultural shifts and future trends, delivering compelling narratives that
redefine what’s possible in contemporary design.
A proven leader, driving teams to unlock new levels of creativity and innovation while
setting the standard for the next generation of progressive, versatile design.

https://www.monaalshaalan.com

## Work Experience
### Creative Director and Visionary Design Leader @ Self employed
Jan 2018 – Present | California, United States, China, Korea
Providing expert Design and Creative Direction Consultancy Services to top-tier athletic, fashion and consumer brands by enhancing brand presence and market competitiveness while designing purpose driven products with sustainable solutions in mind.

### Design Director @ Marmot
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

### Senior Design Manager @ Marmot
Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | California, United States

### Design Manager @ The North Face, a VF Company
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Denver, Colorado

### Menswear Designer @ McQueen
Jan 2015 – Jan 2018

### Outerwear Designer @ YEEZY
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | MILAN
OUTERWEAR DESIGN DEVELOPMENT FOR KANYE WEST X ADIDAS

### Menswear Designer @ Versace
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014

### Junior Designer @ Givenchy
Jan 2012 – Jan 2013

### Menswear Design Intern @ Givenchy
Jan 2012 – Jan 2012
Assisting the Senior Designer,
Design&Research, Illustrator&Photoshop,
preparing presentations for Riccardo Tisci and
assisting during meetings

### Menswear Design Intern @ Tim Hamilton
Jan 2010 – Jan 2010
Design Assistance for Tim Hamilton,
(Illustrator/Photoshop/hand drawing) Research, Preparing Presentations, Production assistance, Pattern making,
Styling assistance for Jason Farrer (Sang Bleu Magazine), Fitting and doing alterations for shows 
Showroom Assistance


## Education
### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Fashion/Apparel Design
University of Applied Sciences Berlin


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mona-al-shaalan-she-her-57108a46

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Last updated: 2026-04-13