Dillon A. Email & Phone Number

United States

As the Senior Designer and Product Development Manager at Indus USA, Inc., I lead and manage the design and development of high-performance apparel collections, with a focus on denim, knits, and woven products for both men and women. I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution from concept to final product, overseeing all.

United States

New York, United States

• Sky’s the Limit Family Inc- New York, NYCreative Director, 2020 to PresentThe Sky’s the Limit Family Inc. is a niche brand, focusing on MC culture and the novice biker.Driving force behind the evolving Sky’s the Limit.
• Created brand DNA and establish mechanisms and audit work to maintain consistent brand standards across all customer-facing Fashion CX and marketing programs. Manage internal and external creative resources to ensure.

Erie, Pennsylvania Area

• BLAIR/BLUESTEM LLC 2015 – 2020Senior DesignerManage trend from initial concept creation through product development, design, and product development, which includes package and labeling as well as wash and fabric.
• Lead the creative vision and overall design direction of the company by conceiving and creating world class products consistent with the vision and values of the brand.
• Manage the design team in all aspects of design and product development. Set clear objectives, monitor progress, mentor and motivate staff.
• Focus on long term design planning, product profitability targets, and execution of seasonal strategies.
• Traveled to factories frequently for product & design development and maintain constant standards compliance.

Greater New York City Area

• GIII APPAREL 2010 – 2012Senior DesignerDirected entire company’s seasonal trend responsibilities; built and supervised design, graphic, and product development teams.
• Fostered lasting relationships with factories across Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, Korea, Thailand, India, Pakistan, Srilanka, Bangladesh, Columbia, Peru, Brazil, Lithuania, Slovakia, and Morocco.
• Pioneered the sportswear department, which included acquiring two highly profitable licensing deals Koret and Sag Harbor.
• Improved product quality in order to increase profit margins and boost business from $30M to $140M+ in 5 years.

Greater New York City Area

• KELLWOOD CORPORATION 2006 – 2010Designer Lead a team of seven to execute all levels of design and development in wovens, knits and sweaters.
• Design, build and develop a productive and efficient design team to deliver the launch range of apparel on schedule and subsequently design and deliver seasonal apparel and product for the brand.
• Responsible for design aesthetic, including theme and concept direction.
• Supervise workflow of junior designers and interns.