Portfolios
REPLAY: Insider Tips for Winning Portfolios
If you’re a fashion designer wondering whether your portfolio is helping or hurting your job search, you won’t want to miss the replay of Insider Tips for Winning Portfolios—a special edition of Coffee w/Chris featuring Kerri Gambardella, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Premier Brands Group Holdings and Randi Schuman, Senior Vice President of Talent at SBH Fashion.
In this candid, information-packed session, Kerri and Randi break down exactly what they look for in both physical and online portfolios during the hiring process. Whether you’re applying to corporate roles or freelance gigs, these insider insights will help you present your work more strategically and make a stronger impression in interviews.
Watch the replay to learn:
- What recruiters really look for in a portfolio
- Common mistakes designers make
- Format preferences (PDFs, websites, etc.)
- Tips for tailoring portfolios to specific brands or roles
If you’re serious about landing your next design job, this is a must-watch.
SPEAKERS:
Kerri Gambardella is a seasoned talent acquisition executive with over 25 years of experience leading recruitment strategy for some of the fashion industry’s most iconic designer apparel brands. Currently serving as Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Premier Brands Group Holdings, Kerri is known for her expertise in identifying and hiring top-tier creative and design talent, building high-performing teams that drive innovation and elevate brand identity.
Throughout her career, Kerri has established herself as a trusted partner to executive leadership, aligning hiring strategy with business goals and fostering cultures of collaboration and excellence. Her deep understanding of the creative process, combined with a sharp instinct for talent, has made her a go-to leader for scaling design teams in competitive and ever-evolving markets.
Randi Schuman is a seasoned talent executive at SBH Fashion, with over a decade of experience in recruiting across the luxury, fashion, beauty, wellness and related sectors. Before moving into recruiting, she built her career in the fashion industry and later worked in social work—experience that continues to shape her grounded, people-focused approach to talent strategy and business development.
Randi partners with companies to build high-performing teams and works closely with professionals at all levels, offering honest, practical guidance through every stage of their careers.
She’s known for her ability to connect with people and her commitment to helping both clients and candidates navigate the ever-evolving world of work.
As a working mom of two daughters, Randi brings a real-world perspective to conversations around leadership, career growth, and balancing professional and personal life.
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