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I am a senior product development and design operations leader with 14+ years of experience driving global apparel and consumer brand production across licensed and in-house portfolios. I blend creative design expertise with operational leadership to deliver high-volume, brand-consistent product in fast-paced environments. I thrive on building scalable, high-impact operations and mentoring teams to elevate performance. I’m passionate about refining workflows, strengthening partnerships with manufacturing and suppliers, and delivering on-time, on-budget results. I enjoy guiding teams through complex launches and helping them grow talent while maintaining brand integrity.…I am a senior product development and design operations leader with 14+ years of experience driving global apparel and consumer brand production across licensed and in-house portfolios. I blend creative design expertise with operational leadership to deliver high-volume, brand-consistent product in fast-paced environments. I thrive on building scalable, high-impact operations and mentoring teams to elevate performance. I’m passionate about refining workflows, strengthening partnerships with manufacturing and suppliers, and delivering on-time, on-budget results. I enjoy guiding teams through complex launches and helping them grow talent while maintaining brand integrity.

Kristen Manfra

Graphic Designer, Designer, Product Designer, +2

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I am a senior product development and design operations leader with 14+ years of experience driving global apparel and consumer brand production across licensed and in-house portfolios. I blend creative design expertise with operational leadership to deliver high-volume, brand-consistent product in fast-paced environments. I thrive on building scalable, high-impact operations and mentoring teams to elevate performance. I’m passionate about refining workflows, strengthening partnerships with manufacturing and suppliers, and delivering on-time, on-budget results. I enjoy guiding teams through complex launches and helping them grow talent while maintaining brand integrity.…I am a senior product development and design operations leader with 14+ years of experience driving global apparel and consumer brand production across licensed and in-house portfolios. I blend creative design expertise with operational leadership to deliver high-volume, brand-consistent product in fast-paced environments. I thrive on building scalable, high-impact operations and mentoring teams to elevate performance. I’m passionate about refining workflows, strengthening partnerships with manufacturing and suppliers, and delivering on-time, on-budget results. I enjoy guiding teams through complex launches and helping them grow talent while maintaining brand integrity.

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I am a senior product development and design operations leader with 14+ years of experience driving global apparel and consumer brand production across licensed and in-house portfolios. I blend creative design expertise with operational leadership to deliver high-volume, brand-consistent product in fast-paced environments. I thrive on building scalable, high-impact operations and mentoring teams to elevate performance.

I’m passionate about refining workflows, strengthening partnerships with manufacturing and suppliers, and delivering on-time, on-budget results. I enjoy guiding teams through complex launches and helping them grow talent while maintaining brand integrity.

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Work Experience

Sr. Manager of Product Development / Design Operations at Centric Brands

April 1, 2024 - Present

Lead and manage a global team of 15 to ensure timely and accurate completion of tech packs under tight deadlines. Oversee and organize workload with an Excel tracking system, provide daily support and issue resolution, delegate projects to balance quick-turn and long-term tasks, train new hires on processes, FLEX PLM, and Illustrator, and lead successful launches of multiple brands while maintaining company standards.

Manager of Product Development / Design Operations at Centric Brands

July 1, 2020 - April 1, 2024

Develop and implement team guides, streamline processes, and enhance overall efficiency. Oversee workload with an Excel tracking system, provide daily support and issue resolution, and contribute hands-on during peak periods to meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Designer at Global Brands Group / Centric Brands

July 1, 2017 - July 1, 2020

Designed and developed boys' apparel for Calvin Klein Jeans across woven tops & bottoms, denim, knitwear, outerwear, and swimwear. Created trend and mood boards, adapted designs for different retailers while maintaining brand integrity, presented collections to sales teams and buyers, and collaborated with production and product development to improve processes.

Associate Designer at Global Brands Group / Centric Brands

January 1, 2014 - July 1, 2017

Collaborated with design director to develop boys' & men's apparel & graphics for Spyder, Buffalo Jeans & Sean John, including woven tops & bottoms, denim, knitwear, outerwear, and swimwear. Created trend boards, adapted designs for retailers, attended factory meetings to source fabrics, and collaborated with overseas manufacturers to troubleshoot prototype and production issues.

Associate Graphic Designer at European Home Designs LLC

December 1, 2011 - December 1, 2013

Contributed to packaging, textile & product design, conceptualized and designed product lines from concept through prototyping to final fabrication, and supported in-house and licensed pet brands.