Michael Joseph Manto Email & Phone Number

Mississauga, On, Ca

Ontario, Canada

• Conducting market trend research on an ongoing basis, which assists in the identification ofseasonal fashion direction and trends.• Creating and maintaining the Product Development Bill of Materials and ensuring followthrough on all fabrics and trims, in accordance with company standards prior to usage.• Selecting and validating the construction requirements for all styles and fabrications.• Utilizing advanced design skills to create an original and innovative product design thatappropriately reflects the Roots Canada design philosophy.• Participating in the color selection and lab dip process for all new and existing fabrics as well assetting all color standards for future reference.• Entering and updating all data as required into PDM and Momentus.• Creating, distributing, and maintaining communication on products to vendors.• Adhering to multiple season product development calendar and ensuring critical sign-offdeadlines are being met.• Managing the development of SMU special requests, as they pertain to each delivery.

• At Avon Philippines, I developed textile designs for intimate apparel and loungewear. I enhanced the brand's image and market position by selecting innovative graphics, prints, and trend-forward color palettes.• I collaborated with a dynamic startup brand on diverse activewear and streetwear collections. • Produced a multitude of captivating graphic t-shirt designs for Teespring. I showcased a keen understanding of current trends and consumer preferences while ensuring each design resonated with the platform's diverse audience.• Executed packaging design projects for a wide array of local and international clients. I employed strategic branding elements and creative visuals to elevate product presentation and enhance brand recognition on a global scale.• Conceptualized and brought to life a distinctive children's wear collection for the emerging brand LeNinja. • Specialized in catalog and layout design. I orchestrated visually compelling presentations that seamlessly integrated product imagery and information to engage consumers and drive sales across various platforms and marketing channels.• Contributed to brand identity through poster and logo design projects. I translated brand values and vision into impactful visual assets that resonated with target audiences and enhanced brand recognition across various platforms.

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines

PENSHOPPE / BOCUMenswear, Womenswear, Accessories, Footwear, and CFT• Sets quarterly directions of brands in terms of design, colors, fabrics, details, prints and graphics, silhouettes, etc.• Pilots mood board creation and presentation and spearheads material sourcing and development.• Spearheads the team in design presentations of the brand’s quarterly collections and projects. • Translates trends into commercially viable designs in keeping with the brand’s image, market, pricing structure, merchandise business strategies as well as consumer buying preferences.• Ensures consistency of design execution vis-à-vis the agreed theme/ direction for the season. • Manages all departmental files which include tech packs, artworks, and prototypes as well as their deadlines base on the merchandise working calendar. • Oversees aesthetic evaluation on all samples in collaboration with the merchandise buyers, technical designers, and partner suppliers.• Creates a styling guide for the visual merchandising team and marketing team for upcoming photoshoots for both products and endorsers.• Acts as the head stylist and creative director for all fashion shows and photoshoots.• Attends buying and sourcing trips both local and International.• Does market competition report – trends, styles, and details. International and local.• Periodically conducts store visits to gather feedback from front liners, assess product offerings and checks competition, and makes regular visits to partner suppliers both local and international.• Develop and trains all Design Managers and Designers of the brand and helps in training upcoming Store Managers regarding store merchandise.

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines

• Develop and design original artworks for apparel, including all-over print designs, embroidery, and garment accessories (i.e. Labels, Hangtags, Sundries, Hardware, Packaging)• Creates artwork specifications, determines size and arrangement of illustrations, and manages layouts base on the aesthetic design concepts and tech packs. • Quarterly collaborates with team members to develop and present unique, high-level presentations & mood boards.• Selects and determines the type of material, color, construction, printing application, and finishings for products and packaging. • Provides vendors/suppliers with complete tech packs and approved artworks that meet brand requirements for prototyping.• Evaluate and review strike-offs and prototypes and provide comments to ensure graphics and designs are properly executed from design concept to production according to brand standards, specifications, and timelines.• Researches the market for graphics, printing techniques, and applications and regularly checks the latest design trends and directions on WGSN and other social media platforms.• Manages and tracks projects and designs throughout the development process. • Participates in sell-thru meetings and merchandise performance discussions.• Periodically conducts store visits to gather feedback from front liners, assess product offerings and checks competition, and makes regular visits to partner suppliers both local and international. • Attends trade fairs and exhibits in search of new product innovations, techniques, and potential suppliers.• Assists and prepare samples for photoshoots (product, socials, and eCommerce).• Prepare samples for local and foreign shoots.

Postgraduate Degree, Marketing Management

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Advertising