Meera Saxena

Creative Direction | Brand & Experience | Design & Merchandising | Empathetic Leader

San Diego, California, United States

About

I am an innovative, creative, fearless, and driven leader with over 20 years of experience in leading and building design, brand experience and merchandising teams in the global fashion industry. I strive to deliver product and a consumer experience that captures relevant trends, deepens consumer connections, and accelerates revenue. I am collaborative and known to inspire teams, leading with empathy and compassion to accomplish goals and implement the broader product and brand vision.

Experience

  • Global Creative Director at Colin's
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Levi Strauss & Co. (6 yrs 9 mos)
    • Senior Director Global Design, India & China
      Jul 2021 - Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Senior Director Brand Merchandising & Design, South Asia & MENA (Middle East & North Africa)
      Mar 2017 - Jul 2021 · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • Creative at Craftivation
    Jul 2016 - Feb 2017 · 8 mos

    Brand consulting

  • Benetton Group (2 yrs 3 mos)
    • Head of Design
      Jan 2016 - Sep 2016 · 9 mos

    • Creative Director
      Jul 2014 - Jan 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Creative Direction and Marketing at PURE COTTON LIMTED
    Jan 2014 - Jul 2014 · 7 mos

    Liaising design requirements and communication between European fashion brands and the Indian clothing and textile industry.