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Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Or, Us

New York, New York, United States

* Provide seasonal graphic design direction for story-driven Jordan Brand capsules, seasonal collections, and Men’s & Women’s takedown collections* Lead team of direct reports of graphic designers* Market and Trend research* Create and Present Seasonal Design Briefs* Create graphics for use on kids (Boys and Girl, Newborn, Toddler, and Young Adult) apparel, kids & adult accessories, and soft goods* Graphics include stylized brand-reads, all over prints (AOP), illustration designs* Sample and Strike-Off Development* Create and oversee graphic tech packs (artwork separation for screen printing, sizing and placement, specialty print techniques, trims)* Graphics and prints for visual merchandising and showrooms* Partner with Design and Merchandising teams to conceptualize seasonal collections and capsules.* Partner with Sourcing and Production team to execute and from development through cost-engineering to production and QC.* Present seasonal graphic development in milestone meetings with leadership and Nike/Jordan corporate partners.* Oversight of graphic print production samples to meet quality approval standards.* Special projects

Greater Seattle Area

Market and trend researchPropose new initiatives, concepts, and ideas to leadershipDevelop and adhere to product development plan and product lifecycle calendarDevelop concepts and creative strategies that fulfill objectives of category, concept, or brand briefsProvide design direction to product design and development team for more than various footwear and product categories including Rain boots, Cold Weather Boots, Lifestyle Boots, Slippers, Work Boots, Raincoats, and more. Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s.Provide design direction for multiple channels from department store, boutique, family, club, to discount, and more while maintaining merchandise plan, cost, brand integrity initiatives within inline and SMU collections.Partner directly with Licensors to create co-branded licensed product for multiple channels. License properties include: Disney (Frozen, Mickey, Minnie, Cars 3, Princess), Lucasfilm (Star Wars), Sanrio (Hello Kitty), Warner Bros./DC Comics (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman), Hit Entertainment (Thomas & Friends)Provide leadership to the design teamManage PDD team timelines and workloadCollaborate with National Sales Manager to create merchandise plan for both inline and SMU collections seasonally.Collaborate with marketing team to create and maintain brand integrity on product, packaging, and branding assets.Support sourcing and production team on quality, capability, and cost with current and potential suppliersReport to CEO

Kent, Wa

Facilitate all aspects of design, product development, production, and marketingLead a 4 person team of two designers, a production designer,and production manager.Develop and design multiple product types for various markets including Women’s fashion rain boots, Children’s rainwear, Men’s work boots, Athletic/Outdoor footwear. Manage and communicate with multiple factories and agents overseas on a daily basis regarding product development and production.Work directly with customers and buyers to develop unique product lines.Collaborate and build licensed product lines directly with license companies: Warner Bros., Sanrio (Hello Kitty), Hit Entertainment (Thomas the Train), and Tokidoki.Design tradeshow booth structures, layouts, and displays.

Greater Seattle Area

Create both trend and market driven footwear designs for various markets and categories.Research and present trend and market briefs to use as a base for your designs.Partner with product developers to create designs based on cost and capability while maintaining design concept and brand integrity.Collaborate with sourcing and costing team to ensure designs meet cost objectives.Facilitate proto and sample development with product developers and overseas suppliers on a daily basisSample and material library organizationPartner with developers and production team to provide support for product information, testing, duty, and more.Report to Director of Product Design & Development

Kent, Wa

Design marketing print and web materials such as Catalogs, Brochures, Flyers, and AdvertisementsProduct photography, Lifestyle photography, and digital image editingCommunicate with multiple factories and agents overseas on a daily basis regarding product development.

Bachelors, Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: Filipino American Student Association (FASA)

High School Diploma