-Collaborates closely with clients to understand their business needs, current strategy, and target audience, providing strategic design recommendations.-Conducts research and analysis to identify design opportunities, market gaps, and emerging trends, enabling the development of innovative products.-Develops innovative design concepts, translating client requirements and objectives into visually appealing and functional designs.-Creates and delivers persuasive client presentations, effectively communicating design concepts, strategies, and benefits to key stakeholders.-Manages and mentors design teams, fosters a collaborative and creative environment, while providing guidance and feedback to enhance individual and team performance.-Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including business management, production, and product management, to ensure design consistency and alignment with overall project goals.

-Responsible for leading design teams for multiple brands simultaneously.-Defined & drove seasonal/long term strategic design vision for each brand product collections. -Implemented think tank sessions centered on creativity, innovation, foresight and good design judgment.-Responsible for product presentations both internally and externally, producing presentation materials that effectively communicate the concept behind the line.-Ensuring product creation process milestones are met, design tools are effectively applied and cross-functional partnership occurs appropriately.-Managed a team of 15 designers to deliver projects and concepts, while helping to develop their skills and creating their career path framework.-Oversaw execution of all product details including construction detail, color, form, style, fit, performance, graphic application, trim, etc.-Deep knowledge of current trends, color, and consumer-related products through market travel and research.-Scaled and built design organizational framework. Responsible for hiring all design resources, both in-house and via external partners.-Responsible for company-wide design-focused initiatives, including PLM, 3D design, and process improvement, resulting in increased efficiency and quality across all departments.-Managed budget for the design team, overseeing all financial aspects including seasonal budgets, salaries, bonuses, promotions and travel allocation.

-Relocated to European headquarters to relaunch and rebuild the swim & underwear division. -Relaunched three product categories simultaneously in two years. -Responsible for concept building, leading discussions and presenting seasonal design direction.-Lead creative processes to ensure design deliverables and timelines are met. -Managed design team, managed interns and external resources.-Quadrupled CK Swim men’s business wholesale business to in four years-Strategically designed Mens swim business to over 90% sustainable materials.

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