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- Champion Footwear: Men's, Women's, Youth (Global)- New Balance Slides: Men's, Women's, Youth (Global)

Boca Raton, Florida

- Challenged to expand on the initial success of the re-launch of Champion Footwear as a premium athletic brand.- Design lead working in tandem with Champion Corporate to set seasonal design direction, line plan and establish a cohesive brand message.- Design lead on all Men's, Women's and Youth footwear categories: Athletic, Slippers, Slides, Boots and Special Projects.- Key Responsibilities:- Manages the seasonal calendar with the VP of Product Development- Creates seasonal briefs and line plans- Sets seasonal design direction with Champion Corporate and the SVP of Sales- Product design, development and confirmation for all Men's, Women's, Youth, SMU and special projects / collaborations- Establishing efficient development standards and procedures- Works exclusively with the SVP of Sales and the Sales Team to ensure strong customer relations- Seasonal Domestic and International travel

Greater New York City Area

- Creative direction and merchandising for Steve Madden Men's Inline (domestic and international).- Collaborated with GQ to help establish a footwear capsule collection focusing on "everything you need for every day of the week," released Fall 2017. - Designed Steve Madden's collaborative collection with Ja Rule, "Maven x Madden," released Spring 2015. The "Maven x Madden" collection represents the obstacles both Ja Rule and Steve Madden have overcome, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Doe Fund.- Designed Steve Madden's first men's capsule collection, "The Select Few," released Spring 2013. "The Select Few" represents a modern interpretation of sport and dress fusion, a tribute to Steve Madden's successful start in the footwear industry.- Key Responsibilities: - Seasonal inspirational travel and trend forecasting. - Project management across various collections and factories. - Product design and development with a focus in China, India, Mexico and Brazil. - Color, material and graphic development. - Factory communication and scheduling. - Product testing and confirmation. - Seasonal development travel. - Establishing efficient development practices and standards. - Advanced concepts.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

- Fifth designer hired to establish Under Armour as an athletic footwear brand.- 2009 Footwear Design MVP Award.- Lead Category Designer Slides 2010-2013 Design Seasons (Fastest Growing Division).- Athlete Services Designer 2013 Design Season. Developed performance product for Tom Brady, Steve Smith Sr and Canelo Alvarez.- Women's Designer 2011-2012 Design Seasons.- Soccer Designer 2011 Design Season.- Trail Running Designer 2010 Design Season.- Training and Youth Designer 2009-2010 Design Seasons.- Established the Footwear Design Intern Program and was responsible for mentoring and managing all students (8 students per year).- Established creative direction for the Accessories Design Team and responsible for the entire 2010 Glove Line.- Seasonal development travel with a focus in China and Indonesia.

Greater Chicago Area

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Greater Boston Area

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Greater Boston Area

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Providence, Rhode Island Area

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Scranton, Pennsylvania Area

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