EXPERIENCE
The Airtex Group Minneapolis, MN
Textile Management Intern
June 2025 – Present
- Optimized sample room system by reorganizing 1,000+ fabric swatches into accessible, alphabetized categories.
- Improved client decision-making efficiency during showroom visits by 20% through streamlined sample access.
- Gained hands-on experience with textile workflows, learning industry software and material sourcing processes.
Ford Models Inc. New York, NY
Fashion Model
June 2024 – Present
- Partner with photographers, stylists, and designers to deliver high-quality editorial and runway campaigns for national brands.
- Maintain strong client relations and on-set professionalism, contributing to repeat bookings and brand trust.
- Adapt quickly to diverse creative visions, helping projects meet tight production timelines.
Weisman Art Museum Minneapolis, MN
Gallery Attendant
January 2023 – Present
- Safeguard $5M+ in artwork by monitoring gallery spaces and ensuring adherence to museum policies.
- Enhance visitor experience by assisting an average of 200 guests per shift with directions, information, and event support.
EMAIL - ellavlarsen@gmail.com
INSTAGRAM - @ella.vhl
LINKED IN - www.linkedin.com/in/ella-larsen-65492029a
HI, IM ELLA.
I am a student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Product Design with a minor in Fashion Studies. Growing up in dense cities my whole life has shaped the way I approach my design choices. I’m interested in finding a place in design that balances bold visual thinking with careful execution.
My academic work focuses on research, material exploration, and creative problem-solving, while my professional experiences help me understand how design functions in real contexts. Through multiple student worker roles involving art and fabrication, as well as modeling with an international agency, I’ve developed a strong awareness of branding, composition, and visual identity.
Across my work, I’m interested in design as something that shapes culture and everyday experience. I aim to create work that is thoughtful, materially informed, and visually engaging.