Zachary Allen is a New York City based accessories designer and graduate of Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston. An artisan and a technician, he prides himself on his hand sketching abilities and attention to detail in technical specs.

He currently holds a position as Associate Designer of Men's Accessories at Banana Republic, concentrating in hard-goods and soft-goods with a focus in bags, SLGs, belts and woven boxers. Vintage is a major source of inspiration and exploration when beginning to sketch.

Zachary previously worked for Global Brands Group as Assistant Designer where he was charged with designing Calvin Klein Men's White Label and Jeans bags. Daily correspondence with factories in China and India helped to push his knowledge of the Product Development and Production side of the design timeline. He has a strong handle on the full scope of the design process from inception to production edits and approvals. 

EXPERTISE: Illustration, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, PLM, Excel, Jewelry and Small Metals, Ceramics, Vintage Sourcing