Kristie Arias is a multidisciplinary artist and fashion manager with extensive experience in design, branding, and product management. She graduated from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú with a BA in visual arts, and completed post-graduate studies at University of the Arts London. She has also studied Print, Woven, and Knit Design Technologies at North Carolina State University and Tapestry Weaving at Textile Arts Center in NY.

Kristie has worked as a Creative Director at Entrelazada, where she led the design and development of textile products. She also served as a General Manager at MATE Museum in Lima, where she managed BodegaMATE, the museum's store. Additionally, she worked at Klaud as a General Manager Assistant and Creative Director, where she developed and launched new product lines and managed the brand identity.

Kristie's areas of expertise include product development, branding, social entrepreneurship, and craftsmanship. She is also adept at curating exhibitions and managing creative teams. Alongside her professional work, Kristie is an avid textile artist, experimenting with weaving and tapestry as mediums of artistic expression.