Mary Ellie Rankeillor

Mary Ellie Rankeillor is an accomplished menswear designer specializing in sweaters and knits, currently working at Billy Reid since August 2022, where responsibilities include serving as both Menswear Designer and Product Manager for Collaborations & Made in USA. Prior to this role, Mary Ellie gained extensive experience at Evolution St. Louis as Production Manager and Technical Design Manager, managing the production cycle from raw material sourcing to oversight of specifications. Earlier in the career, Mary Ellie worked at Billy Reid as a Technical Designer, collaborating closely with head designers on technical and creative aspects of garment development. Experience also includes a Product Development Assistant position at Alabama Chanin, where oversight of production cycles was crucial, and a design internship with Maria La Rosa, which provided foundational insights into design and business operations. Mary Ellie holds a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, with a concentration in Knitwear, from the Fashion Institute of Technology, complemented by minors in Italian Language and Art History.