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Senior-level product designer / developer with many years of experience building innovative footwear and lifestyle products with a focus on comfort and functionality. Areas of expertise include project and process management, technical footwear constructions, last and fit, sample development, initial costing, and communication of product requirements with factories, suppliers and cross-functional teams. With a solid background in product design, I can take a project from initial sketch concept through commercialization with a focus on the performance, fit, aesthetics, as well as meet cost requirements while navigating expected and unexpected challenges associated with great product creation.+ Knowledge and understanding of biomechanics and human factors.+ Rapid visual communication through combination of hand sketching and computer rendering. + Understanding of both hard and soft goods design process.+ Create detailed technical packages and blueprints.+ Advanced skills in pullover and flat pattern creation, adjustments and 2D to 3D development.+ Knowledgeable in materials and the complete processes of manufacturing.+ Research and identification of key market trends with an ability to push for new directions.+ Ability to present and communicate design and marketing ideas to groups clearly and effectively.+ Extensive experience working with factories in China, Vietnam, Thailand, Mexico, Italy, Portugal.+ Ability and desire to manage and mentor design and development team members.Specialties: Hand sketching, drawing and rendering, 3D Model making, Last development, Pattern making, Technical drawing for mold & tool making, Mac & PC proficient, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.