VALDESE, N.C.,--Christy Almond has been named Vice President of Product Development and Marketing for Valdese Weavers, Inc.

She was previously Vice President of Design and Merchandising for Robert Allen in New York, where she was responsible for the creative direction and product and merchandising for three business segments. 

Almond reports to Chief Creative Officer Laura Levinson, working to refine the overall design strategy and new product launches for all residential brands.  

Almond will also provide design direction for new business opportunities as Valdese Weavers further diversifies its jacquard woven design portfolio.

In Almond’s marketing role, she will work under the direction of Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Blake Millinor in analyzing and curating individual brand strategies for Valdese Weavers, VIP, Home Fabrics, Circa 1801 and Dicey Fabrics. Almond will be involved with key account initiatives and Crypton Home marketing, in addition to managing the communication department for Valdese Weavers.

Prior to her work with Robert Allen, Almond was director of design for Craftex Mills. In this position, she oversaw creative direction and collaborated with sales on key accounts. She began her career with such venerable brands as Fieldcrest Cannon and Springs Global.

Almond holds an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in product design and merchandising, and received her master’s in textile design from Philadelphia University.