Roderick Gilbert Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Along with many other tasks, I direct the development and design of multiple product lines with diverse timelines and market scopes. One of my key assignments in this role is to identify gaps for growth opportunities within Fila on both short-term and long-term scales, while considering macro and micro perspectives. I am tasked with translating consumer problems into profitable product solutions, as well as building strong cross-functional relationships with merchandising, sales, production, tech, fabric R&D, and marketing. I lead the creation of inspiration boards, trend overviews, seasonal color palettes, and all other seasonal support materials. I supervise various categories with Fila such as Tennis, Basketball, Fitness, Running, Lifestyle, Collaborations, and all Brand initiatives related to products.Key achievements:Represented Fila North America as creative lead for all Global initiatives.Fostered team growth by empowering, holding accountability, promoting learning agility, and cultivating a growth mindset.Minimized environmental impact by driving sustainable innovation across the product lifecycle, internally and externally.Provided team with clear KPIs, Targets, and 90-day plans aligned with business and global operational needs.Directed team to achieve target margin and highest standard of quality across all products.Led and drove the inception of new products, processes, materials, and concepts.Guided definition/enhancement of test parameters and standards required to elevate/measure the performance of products.Led design/development and research trips to domestic suppliers and across Asia and Europe with a fully functional team.Provided visionary leadership to the design team by guiding the creative process from concept to execution. Set artistic direction for seasonal collections and marketing campaigns, while ensuring alignment with brand's aesthetic and values.

Greater New York City Area

During this time period, I managed design and implementation for various categories such as woven (tops and bottoms), c/s knits, sweaters, swimwear, golf, and accessories. I engaged in and delivered presentations at high-level meetings to increase professional visibility and contribute to effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders. I liaised with Visual Teams to elevate in-store presentations to enhance customer experiences, increase brand recognition, and improve sales performance. I traveled internationally to collaborate directly with production factories and company liaisons.My top achievements within this role are the following:Formulated concept direction for RG X: Athleisure Classification, while leveraging professional expertise.Created concept direction for the Robert Graham Golf for the knits and wovens categories.Partnered with merchandising, sales, and production to ensure the designing of products within cost/margin parameters.Sourced and developed new methods of making within the apparel industry.Co-created seasonal themes through brainstorming/brand direction.Additional Experience:Design Consultant | Greg Norman Golf – New York, NYDesign Consultant | Foot Locker – New York, NYSenior Design Manager | Dicks Sporting Goods (Adidas/Reebok) – Pittsburgh, PADesign Manager | Tommy Hilfiger Jeans – New York, NYDesign Manager to Design Director | Champion Athleticwear/C9 – Winston-Salem, NC

Basc, Apparel Design

Served as menswear representative on student counsel body.

Certificate | Fashion Design, Apparel Design

Fashion Design

Field Of Study - Certificate, Photography