Bryan Beaver Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, In, Us

Herzogenaurach, De

Lead Footwear Designer for all NA Collaborations and Special Projects

Herzogenaurach, De

Senior Footwear Designer for all NA Collaborations

New York, Ny, Us

Drove expansion of ZERØGRAND line into new categories and channels with additions of 'ZG Explore' Sneaker, 'MVR' Sneaker, 'ZG Explore' Sandal and moderate channel SMUs. Designed best-selling 'Feathercraft Collection', filling void in Dress Casual product offering with over 500k pairs sold during first year in market. Capitalized on whitespace opportunity in younger demographics by collaborating with merch partners to value engineer and build major expansion of Moderate channel business. Applied shoemaking expertise to revitalize Dress category with the introduction of innovative constructions and concepts, expanding business in a difficult market. Managed and mentored over 3 direct reports to outperform colleagues while also playing a key role in identifying, hiring, developing and retaining top design talent. Lead development of seasonal material stories capturing consumer living trends to expand successful programs and add incremental business over 200k pairs per season. Created innovative lightweight performance tooling, 'Global Traveler' utilized in bold new S20 Men's and Women's product launches. Collaborated closely with development partners to improve margins on high-margins programs and uncover other cost savings in push towards IPO. Produced multiple design and utility patents to provide additional company equity and protect product lifespan.

West Newton, Massachusetts, Us

Launched new casual comfort platforms ‘Zaden’ Casuals and ‘Darwin’ Sandals , each selling over 350k pairs over 2 seasons and remaining company digital best-sellers. Integrated design focus into process by collaborating with cross-functional team members to tear down work silloughs and foster a more creative work environment. Studied overseas markets and directed factories in China, India and Vietnam on production standards to drive focused growth in our top Asia markets. Established meaningful relationships with new factory partners, suppliers and clients to expand production and reduce costs to best leverage our company assets. Translated emerging market trends into actionable concepts to our consumer by infusing brand DNA and heritage to drive new product opportunities. Championed positive work environment during disruptions caused by changes in ownership, management and location.

Trend Research and Forecasting / Line Building / Color DIrection / Concept Ideation and Sketching / Hand and Digital Rendering / Technical Illustration / Product Development / Tech Pack Specification / Material Sourcing / Product Value Engineering / Branding and Strategy / Graphics and Logo Design-Played a pivotal role in reinventing the Nunn Bush brand through proprietary footwear.-Create and nurture lifestyle subcategories. i.e ATC (All-Terrain Comfort) and Kore (top-selling program).-Accept additional design responsibility of brand acquisition, Umi Kids, with great success.-Travel overseas to develop all Weyco Brands and troubleshoot factories.-Collaborate directly with national retail buyers to grow Nunn Bush business.-Design and manage Nunn Bush line during absences and transition of Senior Designer position.-Success in a wide variety of category i.e. Brown Shoe, Dress, Casual, Outdoor, Athletic, and Childrens.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Market Analysis / Concept Ideation and Sketching / Mock-up and Prototype Fabrication / Prototype Testing / User Interface Design / 3D-Modeling and Rendering / Concept Presentation Boards / Direct Correspondence with Clients and Vendors.

West Lafayette, In, Us

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Industrial Design

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) Industrial Design