Rachel Michael Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

*Coordinated, directed concept to finished product design and development services * Organized overseas staff, production flow, product testing and quality assurance program.* Presented market research, consumer profiles, competitive analyses, new product designs / prototypes to buyers, merchandise managers and corporate executives.* Negotiated pricing with manufacturers to meet customer specifications, requirements.* Implemented innovative design and manufacturing processes.

• Manage all phases of design for women’s fashion footwear • Design product for special make up and private label programs for Kohl’s department store.• Produce concept sketches, material specification and component technical drawings. • Manage overseas product development team by providing design direction for the specification of materials, colors, upper pattern corrections and outsole development.• Organize and lead design/prototype presentations to sales and marketing departments.

Certificate, Footwear Development And Design

Bfa, Accessories Design