https://thomas-liebert-design.comCreating iconic and innovative products and brand experiences for companies that want to disrupt their categories and impact culture. Skilled in brand positioning, design direction, innovation strategy, color and material, product road-mapping, product and footwear development and industrial design. Concept and innovation orientated with strong sketching and rendering skills.Creation and development of short/long term solutions, solo or within a team, to proven commercial success.Knowledge of each technical aspect of shoe construction, materials, pattern making, development and production. Excel in combining the creation of vision with the ability to actualize it. Clients include: -Skateboard Industry -Fitness -Luxury sneaker Brand -Surf companies -Outdoor Brand -Snowboard Industry -Climbing Brand...Examples of work: -EVOLV SPORTSConsumer analytics, range segmentation, design stories, color and material, design-tech pack and development of the climbing and lifestyle shoes.-PATARA shoesDesign direction, footwear design and development, color and material selections -BURTONDesign of the 2010 Burton Ion boot.-BILLABONG, KUSTOM FOOTWEAR USA, Irvine, CATrend forecasting, Design direction, sourcing and development of the US range-WORLD INDUSTRIES, Newport Beach, CA Design direction for SS 2009, tech packs, colorways and development

Product Design for EVS, LIFT Safety, LIFT Aviation and Passium brands.Design for helmets, gloves, hats, bags, footwear and other protective gear.

Design Direction, Inline Product Design & development, Product Innovation and Advanced Concepts, Sustainability Specialist, Sourcing and Technical Development of Melin's premium Headwear. Design of Ambassadors Signature Models and special collaborations. (Aston Martin, RedBull, Daniel Ricciardo, Phil Mickelson...)

Conceptualization and research of new technological and design innovations within DC footwear.Footwear design leading role for all categories: core and pro skate, street lifestyle, women, franchises and snowboard boots (2011 to 2013). Identify brand DNA and core competencies in order to work with Team leaders to develop over arching product strategy. Examples of work: "Evan Smith ‘s pro model" (>200,000 pairs a year),“Heathrow” model, DC best selling shoes since 2014 (>1,000,000 pairs a year).

Design direction, development and sourcing for all Ocean Minded's footwear. Launched new brand identity for Men, women and kids sandals and created Ocean Minded ‘s first line of closed toe shoes. In Charge of sourcing and developping the footwear line using sustainable materials and processes

Worked with the in house design team on new innovation and sustainability. ex: women “translucent Collection”, “Santa Cruz Collection”

Global Footwear Designer/DevelopperResponsible for the trend forecasting, conceptualization, design and development of multiple lines of footwear. Strategic product development through storytelling and cross-department coordination with each region’s product managers (USA, Europe, Australia, Brazil), to adapt products to the markets.(ex: Tom Curren’s Pro model The “Rincon”,Rip Curl best selling shoes for 5 years)

Design and development of the men’s, and girl’s rangesInterpret merchandisers design briefs and work with suppliers to bring the right product. Created SMU program by styles, colors, for Rip Curl key accounts.

Design of two ranges of bags and accessories for kids and teenagers.Design and development of the Surf Travel bags range.Design of Rip Curl's accessory line.