Eric Strong Email & Phone Number

Hello, I’m Eric, a native of Fort Myers, Florida, and a consummate lover of designs that tell a story and stir the soul. I am motivated by the synergistic spark of making things happen as part of a team. I desire to work with an eco-friendly company creating global impact and inspiration through design. Here’s a little more about me: Fashion and Footwear Designer and Entrepreneur with 10+ years of experience in design concept, form, detail, materials, color/print application, and technical drawings. Expert with tools of footwear design – sketching, 2D & 3D form. Possess a working knowledge of footwear construction, lasts, patterns, and materials.I am a creative collaborator focusing on sustainability in materials and production. Able to partner cross-functionally with product line management, development, and merchandising. Skilled in garment construction and sewing.Additional Design Skills and Strengths include:Garment Construction · Alterations · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · Tech Packs · Pattern Making Computer-Aided Design (CAD) · Digital Marketing · Creative Concept Design · Fashion Design · Adobe InDesign · Color Theory · Screen Printing · Spot Color · Print Production. Competent in using Mac Operating system. Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Google Slides.• Apply knowledge of textiles/materials and appropriate application • Contribute to the finalization of product details and proactively follow through on the execution of material/color/finish for each product• Partner with product creation teams• Ability to understand design concepts and think conceptually• Ability to influence and collaborate with key business partners.• Experienced in building 3D samples and creating mockup samples by hand• Ability to translate consumer knowledge/insights to narratives and product executions• Able to communicate and present design concepts to internal and external audiences• Highly proficient in design, textile, materials, and color communications • Experienced with web analytics