Makayla Kennedy is a New York City Creative Consultant, Conceptual & Technical Designer, and Stylist.
She has always had a passion for art and fashion, which serves as a driving force in her expression, career choices, and aspirations. From a young age, Makayla loved sketching, scrapbooking, and experimenting with clothing design by cutting and repurposing garments. As she developed her artistic identity, photography became a vehicle for capturing authenticity and spontaneous moments. Her appreciation for fashion and photography intertwined and deepened after graduating college, leading her to explore a new creative world by moving to Los Angeles and collaborating with other creatives.
During her early days in Los Angeles, particularly through the transformative experience of the pandemic, Makayla craved something new and exciting. This desire propelled her to delve deeper into design and storytelling, weaving together her loves of art, philosophy, religion, ecology, mythology, and international fashion to create the captivating narrative of her side project, Siren The Brand (STB). Her designs have been featured in Harper's Bazaar, recognized by wardrobe stylists like Dani Levi, Alexandra Grandquist, and Zoe Costello, and worn by high-profile celebrities such as Doechii, Tana Mongeau, and FLO, among others.
Makayla immerses herself in the worlds of independent designers, renowned fashion houses, and the continuously evolving fashion industry, embracing its ever-changing landscape. After spending three years in Los Angeles, she decided to return to New York City—the place where her passions first took root. Currently, she is exploring her love for curating surrealist experiences, capturing authenticity through campaigns, and creating new stories that inspire and resonate. She is also focused on enhancing the quality and complexity of her designs. Whether through design or storytelling, Makayla aims to bring a fresh perspective and unique vision to every endeavor.
With hands-on experience and a deep understanding of design, storytelling, and branding, Makayla strives to contribute value to projects and companies that align with a vision of culture, innovation, and impact. Her portfolio showcases a diverse array of skills and work, inviting others to explore the depth of her creative prowess.
Specializing in:
Illustration
Design Research
Sourcing
Apparel Development
Production Management
E-commerce Management
Creative Consulting
Content Strategy
Styling
Photography
Proficient in:
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Premier Pro
Figma
Blender
Prototyping & Sampling
EDUCATION
University of Arizona, Eller College of Management Tucson, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 2016-2020
Silver and Sage Scholarship, Wildcat Excellence Scholarship Award 2016-2020
FULL CV & PORTFOLIO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
CONTACT@KAYSZN.COM