Stephanie Martell Email and Phone Number

Reporting into the SVP, Chief Product OfficerPitching + Leading Strategic Global Initiatives thru Monthly Global Innovation MeetingsCreated & Maintained a robust Global Innovation Pipeline of short & long term commercial concepts.Operating End to End to industrialize Concepts, with a 360 approach requiring a strong network of cross functional support. Established Connections across the Enterprise to leverage and feed all points in the Development and Go to Market process. Additionally managed External Partner relationships.Fully Designed and Managed Product Concepts such as - Champion's first Biodegradable Sweats, in partnership with Ciclo. - Champion's first Upcycle Capsules, in partnership with Refried Apparel.- Champion's Weighted Hoodie, in partnership with Thera.- etc.Brand StoryTelling - Designed 3 new Logos for the Brand, such as the new trademarked logo for Champion EcoFuture. Oversaw Agency developing Digital Assets in partnership with Director of Brand Marketing, ideating a unique lens for Champion Global Sustainability pillars and goals.Technology Integration : Leading Web3 Integration and actively exploring AI Solutions for Retail Markets. Strategic Insight Driven Initiatives : Worked closely with the Director of Consumer Insights to understand changing preferences & desires. Identified opportunities to provide impact & resonate in new ways, like the Champion Weighted Hoodie.Market Research and Development : Continuously meeting with leaders, startups, & potential partnersin the Innovation Space to vet and identify best opportunities for the brand. Stayed abreast of industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitor products through extensive market research and analysis to identify opportunities and potential gaps in the market.

Calvin Klein Jeans Girls & Boys Outerwear

Responsible for the design and fabrication of all Victorinox men's shirting, utility shirts, bottoms, and hybrid swimwear in accordance with the design language of the seasonal theme and ultimately reinforcing the brand values.

Brought on short term to design the Bottoms and Outerwear for Holiday 2015.

Worked primarily with Perry Ellis Collection, Perry Ellis America, Original Penguin and new launch initiatives such as Anchor Blue. • Instigated the development of Made In America denim for Perry Ellis America at Dillard's.• Responsible for sketching line, selecting fabric, creating artwork for plaids and prints, maintaining tech packs, and updating line sheets.• Follow up on all sample and trim developments, lab dips approvals, fittings, and wash reviews for denim. • Research and stay up to date on competitive markets and new technologies.• Prepare presentation boards, line sheets, and present merchandise in sales meetings.

NYC | September 2012 - SS 2013 COLLECTIONSMIAMI | August 2012 - MIAMI SWIM COLLECTIONSNYC | Feb 2012 - FW 2012 COLLECTIONSNYC | September 2011 - SS 2012 COLLECTIONS

A mix of CAD & Design roles. After a year with the company moved abroad for two years to help develop design support in the Hong Kong office.• Developed artwork and prints in U4ia, PS, & AI. • In 2008 initiated “Art Creation Station” for CAD team to develop hand drawn original artwork and prints. • In 2009 sent abroad to develop design support in the HK office for two years.• Worked to help launch “V”, a Vera Wang line for Saks Fifth Avenue, creating flat sketches and prints, visiting sample rooms, factories, and fabric suppliers. • Followed sampling and development for "Simply Vera" at Kohls and "UK Style by French Connection" for Sears launch. • As CAD designer, worked to carve out support role for New York CAD team. Initiated the use of WAFS for sharing files between offices, and executed most NY roles from HK. • Spent a year building up, training, and then managing a team of 5 assistants to help share workload for Regatta and other divisions of LFUSA. • Maintained daily communications between NY CAD directors and delegated workload to HK assistants, oversaw work, and prepared packages for mills.

• CAD Designer creating original prints and artwork for private label company. • Responsible for label development, trend forecasting, color matching lab dips, and creating/printing all CAD boards and flat sketches