Color Designer Iii, Global Sports Apparel
Nike (Contracted Through Beacon Hill Tech)
May 2024 - Oct 2024
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Design +Strategy
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Design +Strategy
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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Deb Kaplan Tong is listed as Design +Strategy based in Portland, Oregon, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Deb Kaplan Tong.
Deb Kaplan Tong previously worked as Color Designer III, Global Sports Apparel at Nike (Contracted Through Beacon Hill Tech) and Senior Color Designer, Jordan Apparel at Nike (Contracted Through Mindlance). Deb Kaplan Tong holds Bachelor Of Fine Arts, Integrated Design Curriculum from Parsons School Of Design - The New School.
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About Deb Kaplan Tong
I'm a passionate designer who uses research, empathy and intuitive insights to understand people/communities and design solutions for their needs. I love working within a team and the people I work with drive me to be better everyday. I thrive in complex and uncertain situations and am constantly curious, questioning and learning.--------------------------I’ve been in the product design industry for 10+ years. Some of my most notable achievements are launching color on the first season of NBA socks and designing kids apparel garnering over $100M in sales and a greatly increased presence in the China Marketplace. Top 3 Words- Wonder, Empathy, Equality
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Deb Kaplan Tong work experience
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Senior Color Designer, Jordan Apparel
Nike (Contracted Through Mindlance)
Lead and create color vision and direction for global women’s product. Present color palettes and trend research to large cross functional teams and geographies across the globe. Influence within team of designers, developers, merchants and product managers as color leader to drive the future vision of sport/lifestyle color. Create and drive product from.
Aug 2022 - Jan 2024
Color Designer Ii- Global Kids Tee'S And Apparel
Created role of color design in tee’s- managing calendar, process and advocating for designer needs. Analyzed trends and conducted research to create design vision and direction. Managed communication of all color development needs and trouble-shootinng to overseas vendors on a daily basis. Led salability discussions with strategic business partners to.
Aug 2017 - Nov 2020
Color Designer I, Global Socks
Created process calendar and strategic product mapping for design. Led discussions with NBA and business stakeholders as primary color partner for brand product launch. Managed communication of all color development needs to overseas vendors on a daily basis. Designed color palettes for basketball and NBA socks.
Jan 2014 - Aug 2017
Print And Pattern Designer, Swimwear
Designed and developed textile prints and color for men’s, women’s, and kids’ swimwear. Evaluated market trends to ensure print story salability. Collaborated with cross-functional team of merchandisers, developers, designers, and product managers.
Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
Freelance Print And Pattern Designer And Illustrator
Ran freelance business working with multiple clients (5 Points Graphics, Isoude, Kroger, Laundry Studio) to create graphics for women’s and kids’ apparel lines.
Jun 2012 - Aug 2014
Textile Design And Development Manager
Created textile repeats and colorways for home goods using artists’ original paintings. Managed fabric library and worked closely with fabric printers to ensure textile quality.
Sep 2010 - May 2012
Founder/Owner
Death By Drone
Designed, sold, marketed, and produced apparel line. Garnered sales and press both nationally and internationally.
Jan 2008 - Jul 2010
Design Assistant And Shipping Manager
Dru Ny Shoes
Helped founding designer with shoe design, created promotional materials, and worked at sales events. Managed inventory and all product shipments. Worked closely with warehouses and FedEx.
May 2006 - Nov 2008
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Deb Kaplan Tong is based in Portland, Oregon, United States.
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Deb Kaplan Tong has worked for Nike (Contracted Through Beacon Hill Tech), Nike (Contracted Through Mindlance), Nike, Self-Employed, and Joan Sherman Arts.
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Deb Kaplan Tong holds Bachelor Of Fine Arts, Integrated Design Curriculum from Parsons School Of Design - The New School.
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