Kristin Flynn
Assistant Professor of Art and Fashion Design, Program Coordinator of Fashion
Degree Information
- BFA, Parsons School of Design, NY, NY
- AAS, School of American Craftsmen, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
Courses Taught
- Drawing and Composition
- Fashion Drawing and Design I & II
- Introduction to the Fashion Industry
- Textiles
- Costume History
- Fashion Event Production
- Primary Area of Expertise
An experienced apparel and textile designer and developer, Kristin Flynn brings professional experience into the classroom from working for Nike, Ellen Tracy and Liz Claiborne.
As a Lead Designer for athletic apparel, Flynn specialized in technical track and field uniforms and designed the USA track and field uniform for the Barcelona Summer Olympics. She also headed Nike’s Color Team and worked extensively with Nike’s European design division.
Flynn has been a knit designer for Ellen Tracy and Liz Claiborne in New York, and worked extensively in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Seoul for both fashion brands.
Honors and Awards
- NYFA Mark 12 Artist Development Program
- Jentel Foundation, Banner, WY
- Platte Clove A.I.R., Catskill, NY
- Vermont Studio Center, Johnstown, VT
- Nominated for Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Award
