In Conversation with Anna Martello

Tell us about your background: 
Lifestyle-oriented creative expert based in New York with deep-seated passion around sustainability and Design.

Head of Design and Co-Founder of Les Marteau, creative consulting studio based in New York City. Unique international mindset stemming from success in corporate and entrepreneurial work environments. Increasing responsibility and diversified experience with more than a decade of success across Creative Direction, Branding and Fashion Design.

Responsible for leading creative projects, navigating trends and design strategy for brands and companies like Salvatore Ferragamo, Jean Paul Gaultier, Guy Laroche, Yamamay Group, Aquascutum, Kiton and Lacoste.

Knowledgeable across end-to-end design and product development processes. Adept at capturing and translating ever-evolving market trends into top-selling products. Developing engaging collateral for clients that tells a story through strategic visual impactful images.

Highly effective and enthusiastic leader with proven talent for managing high-performing in-house and remote design teams, collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders, and consistently delivering desirable business outcomes.

What do you wish you’d known when you started out?

I wish I knew I could lean on myself and my capabilities to grow and learn, to go beyond the doubts of myself and others, [to believe] that I can lead my own company.

Best career advice you've ever received?

Get out from your comfort zone and make your dream happens. Open the door and start a new journey, there are million other opportunities waiting for you.

What leadership qualities are important to you?

Inspires and motivates others. Honesty and work ethic. Communicates powerfully.

What has been the biggest challenge in your career so far? 

I quit a full time job and established my own company from scratch during a global pandemic.

And for fun, what is your favorite wardrobe staple?

Double-breasted blue blazer
White blouse
White jeans
Denim Jumpsuit
Loafer (furry my fav)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amartello/

Website: https://www.lesmarteau.com/

Instagram: @lesmarteau/