Hello! I’m a design professional with over a decade of experience shaping athletic apparel and footwear. I thrive on turning club and consumer insights into innovative products, from concept to buy-ready execution, and I enjoy leading cross-functional teams to deliver on seasonal strategies. I’m passionate about creating performance-driven designs that align with brand storytelling and sustainability goals. Currently at Castore, I lead design across technical performance, lifestyle, and accessory ranges, managing a team and collaborating with factories and partners worldwide to push boundaries in materiality, color, and production methods.…

Kayne Chin

Hello! I’m a design professional with over a decade of experience shaping athletic apparel and footwear. I thrive on turning club and consumer insights into innovative products, from concept to buy-ready execution, and I enjoy leading cross-functional teams to deliver on seasonal strategies. I’m passionate about creating performance-driven designs that align with brand storytelling and sustainability goals. Currently at Castore, I lead design across technical performance, lifestyle, and accessory ranges, managing a team and collaborating with factories and partners worldwide to push boundaries in materiality, color, and production methods.…

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Hello! I’m a design professional with over a decade of experience shaping athletic apparel and footwear. I thrive on turning club and consumer insights into innovative products, from concept to buy-ready execution, and I enjoy leading cross-functional teams to deliver on seasonal strategies. I’m passionate about creating performance-driven designs that align with brand storytelling and sustainability goals.

Currently at Castore, I lead design across technical performance, lifestyle, and accessory ranges, managing a team and collaborating with factories and partners worldwide to push boundaries in materiality, color, and production methods.

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English
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Work Experience

Head of Design (Mainline) at Castore Sportswear
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Defining and delivering the Technical Performance, Lifestyle & Accessory ranges for Mens, Juniors & Womenswear; oversee design team; present ranges to the wider business; travel to Asia & Europe for Factory/Supplier visits; research sustainable fabrics and production methods; translate athlete and club insights into brand DNA.
Senior Designer at Castore Sportswear
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Defining & delivering the Technical Performance, Lifestyle & Accessory ranges; outline seasonal mood boards and reference materials; travel for factory visits; support marketing to communicate seasonal propositions; collaborate with global teams and external partners.
Designer II at New Balance Athletic Shoes
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2023
Defined & delivered technical performance and lifestyle ranges; worked with color and development teams; travelled to the U.S., Asia & Europe for factory/supplier visits and trade shows; contributed to seasonal creative direction.
Designer I at New Balance Athletic Shoes
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Developed concept designs for Football GBU licensed and non-licensed product concepts; produced technical drawings and supported development; participated in seasonal planning and consumer-focused concepts.
Apparel Designer at Warrior & New Balance Athletic Shoes
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Apparel design for football and rugby product lines; contributed to seasonal concepts and inline collections.
Freelance Designer at Soccer Apparel Sports
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Worked to design briefs for clubs; apparel ranges including T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, socks; collaborated with clients to deliver on-brand apparel.
Mid-Weight Designer at Print Action
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Apparel designs and print-driven projects; branding and packaging concepts; large format posters and leaflets.
Graphic Designer (Voluntary Work Placement) at Talent2Trade
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Designed journals, booklets, case studies and proposals; produced company overview materials for partner programs.
Graphic Artist at Yell Adworks
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Created adverts and specs across multiple sizes; ensured accuracy and adherence to brand guidelines.
Sales Assistant at Selfridges & Co
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2010
Customer service, till operation, stock replenishment and visual merchandising; achieved department targets.
Mid-Weight Designer at Print Action
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Apparel design (T-shirts, sweatshirts, etc.), large format print materials, corporate branding, packaging concepts; support across branding and marketing collateral.
Freelance Designer at Soccer Apparel
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Apparel design for clubs and football-related projects, licensed and non-licensed product concepts; collaborate with clubs on briefs and timelines.

Education

BA Hons Graphic Design at Salford University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Art & Design Foundation at Salford University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
AS/A2-Levels at Loreto College
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
GCSEs at Wellacre Technology College
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2003
BA Hons Graphic Design at Salford University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Art & Design Foundation at Salford University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
5 AS/A2-Levels at Loreto College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
9 GCSEs (A-C) at Wellacre Technology College
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2003

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Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods

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