Kalina Grigaitė
Founder, Chief Designer, and Investor in San Francisco
Kalina Grigaitė
San Francisco, CA
📬[email protected]
📞+1 (628) 276-3443
Professional Summary
Fashion designer with a fine arts background, specializing in thoughtfully structured designs and timeless silhouettes. Experienced in both corporate and private studio settings, combining creativity with professional execution. Actively exploring AI-driven quantitative strategies in cryptocurrency investment.
Professional Experience
Founder & Lead Designer
Petrauskaitė Studio, San Francisco, CA — 2018 – Present
Studio Address: 1350 Folsom St, SoMa (South of Market), San Francisco, CA
Operate a private, invitation-only design studio serving a select clientele.
Create fully customized, one-of-a-kind garments emphasizing craftsmanship, rarity, and high-end quality.
Oversee all aspects of design, from initial sketches to final production, ensuring each piece is unique and tailored to client needs.
Studio functions as a hybrid of an art studio and private members’ club, with no public website or mass production.
Highlight Project: Designed a custom outfit for an international art curator for a gallery opening. The client wanted a garment that reflected her personal style while complementing the exhibition theme, “Interplay of Light and Shadow.” I selected high-quality silk and intricate embroidery, carefully adjusting the structure for flow and dimension under gallery lighting. The final piece received widespread admiration and allowed the client to confidently embody her presence at the event.
Apparel Assistant
Levi’s, San Francisco, CA — 2016 – 2018
Participated in full apparel production workflow, including fabric selection, pattern making, and garment construction.
Learned to integrate heritage craftsmanship with modern innovation.
Collaborated across departments to ensure design consistency and production quality.
Investment Experience
Personal Investment Projects, San Francisco, CA — 2025 – Present
AI-driven quantitative cryptocurrency trading
Stock market investing and portfolio management
Real estate investment and asset management
Education
California College of the Arts — Master of Fashion Design & Social Practice, 2012 – 2016
Vilnius Academy of Arts — Bachelor of Fashion Design, 2007 – 2011
Skills
Fashion design & garment construction
Custom, one-on-one client service
Pattern making & tailoring
Fabric selection & sourcing
Creative concept development
Project management & client relations
AI quantitative investing, stock investments, and real estate investing
Highlights / Personal Approach
Emphasizes highly personalized, bespoke work blending artistry with professional rigor.
Known for attentive, thoughtful client service, ensuring each piece is a meaningful experience.
Combines creativity, precision, and professionalism in both design and investment, consistently pursuing excellence and unique value.