Maggie Clines

COO & Creative Director @ Anchal

About

Accomplished executive leader with 15+ years building the mission-driven brand Anchal Project through visionary creative direction and bespoke operational strategy. Established Anchal as a globally recognized leader in ethical textile production by designing contemporary textile goods, expanding multi-channel revenue streams, and building custom operational systems. Partners including Bloomingdale’s, West Elm and Vogue carried and featured Anchal’s designs due to strategic brand expansion and collaborative initiatives.CORE COMPETENCIESOperations + Supply Chain: Capacity Planning, Inventory & Workflow Systems, Ethical ProductionStrategic Leadership: Global Partnerships, Wholesale Expansion, Financial Management, Capacity & Cost StrategyCreative Direction: Product Development, Brand Strategy, Visual Storytelling, Campaign DevelopmentPeople + Growth Leadership: Team Development, Culture Building, Mentorship Across U.S. & India Teams

Country

United States

City

Louisville

Industry

Design

Skill

Product Development, Brand Development, Global Operations, Strategic Partnerships, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, InDesign, Corporate Identity, Concept Development, Web Design, User Interface Design, Sketching, Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing

Experience

COO & Creative Director

Anchal

2019-1 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

Drove $1M+ annual revenue in 2024 & 2025, through incisive, seasonal product offering, elevating brand storytelling, expanding sales channels, and optimizing production systems. Originated and nurtured 700+ retail wholesale partnerships, including Nordstrom, Anthropologie, and Free People, through relationship driven account leadership, contributing 60% of annual revenue. Directed high profile, custom collaborations with leading brands including the Guggenheim Museum, Bloomingdale’s, Brooklinen, and the Speed Museum, developing distinct product lines from concept to market that delivered top tier revenue performance. Managed India-based production operations, overseeing a 25-person leadership team and 200 artisans while establishing and maintaining quality standards, production timelines, and logistics efficiency. Built customized operational systems for capacity planning and fair-wage cost modeling, to scale production, increase efficiency, and drive sustainable mission aligned growth. Mentored and managed global teams, advancing female staff into leadership roles and improving retention, while building a collaborative culture rooted in creativity, accountability and personal growth.

Creative Director

Anchal

2011-4 - Present · 15 yrs 6 mos

Louisville, Kentucky

Directed brand identity, aesthetic, and storytelling strategy for 15 years, driving cohesive execution across product design, lifestyle photography, marketing collateral, and retail experience. Led design of 21 seasonal collections and 600+ textile products, establishing Anchal’s distinct brand identity through narrative-rich designs, modernized artisan techniques, and exceptional quality. Conceptualized and executed multi-channel brand campaigns spanning trade shows, catalogs, digital marketing, and retail activations, significantly increasing national visibility and market presence. Seamlessly integrated trend insight, artisan craftsmanship, market demand, and ethical sourcing to deliver design-driven products with cultural depth and commercial strength, building a brand recognized for both design innovation and ethical integrity.

Research Assistant

University of Kentucky

2012-9 - 2013-5 · 9 mos

Lexington, Kentucky

Collaboratively worked with Filson & Rohrbacher, University of Kentucky's Center for Applied Energy Workshop, & University of Kentucky's College of Design