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Hello! I’m Elizabeth, a senior fashion and product designer with over a decade of experience shaping activewear, outerwear, and lifestyle collections for global brands. I thrive on turning market insights into innovative products and compelling storytelling through design.
I lead teams with a hands-on, collaborative approach, enjoy exploring new materials and technologies like 3D apparel design, and value an active lifestyle that informs my creative process.
Skills
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Lead Designer at Runners Athletics
January 1, 2022 - October 30, 2025Lead the research, design, and development of technical performing products for running; conduct in-depth market and competitor analysis; drive product marketing strategy and online keyword optimization; developed accessories including bags, eyewear, headwear, and footwear; currently developing a clothing line for men and women.
Head Designer at Navas Lab
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022Oversee design and development for a brand that locally makes clothes for tall guys; lead entrepreneurship initiatives, brand and production strategies, and company expansion from the ground up.
Senior Women’s Designer at RYU
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021Oversee design and development of women’s active performance wear; manage a team of 4 designers; travel overseas to review development with suppliers; contribute to vision, presentation, merchandising, fabric sourcing, and trend direction; promote an active lifestyle aligned with brand values.
Senior Designer at LOLЁ
April 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018Oversee design and development across Outerwear, Lifestyle, Swimwear, Activewear, and Menswear; manage a small design team; contribute to merchandising, sales meeting preparations, and trend research; travel for research to Europe and New York; implement fabric, color, and trim concepts.
Head Designer at RUDSAK
January 31, 2015 - January 31, 2015Lead a team of designers; guide concept, color, and fabric directions for multiple lines; provide creative direction to design teams, buyers, stylists, marketing, and merchandising; analyze sales to guide future collections; travel to source trends and vendors and review market feedback.
Senior Menswear Fashion Designer at BUFFALO JEANS
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013Manage a team of designers; concept realization and merchandising-driven collection organization; develop woven and knit styles including sweaters; present collections to buyers; coordinate overseas production and trend research.
Freelance Designer & Merchandise Developer at PINK TARTAN
November 1, 2010 - November 1, 2010Research trends, develop designs, create graphic elements, and organize merchandising presentations for buyers.
Assistant to Design Development at ZAC POSEN
May 1, 2009 - May 1, 2009Contributed to design development, fabric experimentation, and presentation preparation; supported samples and final garments for New York Fashion Week Fall 2009.
Assistant to Design Development at MICHAEL KORS
October 1, 2008 - October 1, 2008Assisted Women’s and Men’s Collection Design teams; draped, prepared presentation boards, archived fabrics, and supported New York Fashion Week for Fall 2008.
Assistant to Design Development at AIMÉE MC WILLIAMS & ROKSANDA ILLINCIC
September 1, 2007 - September 1, 2007Supported expansion efforts, assisted in L’Oreal Show, photo shoots, pattern drafting, and preparations for London Fashion Week Spring 2008.
Senior Designer at LOLE
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Oversee design and development across Outerwear, Lifestyle, Swimwear, Activewear and Menswear; manage a team of two designers; contribute to sales presentations, merchandising, and seasonal fabric/color/trim concepts; travel for research and show participation (e.g., ISPO).
Head Designer at RUDSAK
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013Lead a design team of six; set concept, color and fabric directions for three lines (Rudsak, Rud, Atelier Noir) to cover deliveries, shows, and marketing; provide creative direction to buyers, stylists and merchandising; assess sales to identify future direction; travel to trend shows and vendor meetings.
Assistant to Design Development at AIMEE MC WILLIAMS & ROKSANDA ILLINCIC
September 1, 2007 - September 1, 2007Support expansion efforts, L’Oréal Show, photo shoots, pattern drafting and London Fashion Week preparations for Spring 2008.
Head Designer at Navas Lab
June 1, 2015 - July 1, 2022Brand that locally makes clothes for tall guys. Oversee design and development. Drive true entrepreneurship and innovation. Built the company from the ground up with brand, design, production, and expansion strategy.
Senior Women’s Designer at RYU
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2021Oversee design and development of women’s active performance wear. Manage a team of 4 designers. Travel overseas to meet suppliers and review development. Lead vision and presentation process; contribute to merchandising, fabric sourcing, and trend research. Promote a healthy, active lifestyle aligned with the brand culture.
Senior Menswear Fashion Designer at BUFFALO JEANS
January 1, 2011 - August 1, 2013Lead a team of 4 apparel and 3 graphic designers. Concept realization and merchandising-focused planning for the collection. Develop cut-and-sew knits and sweaters. Travel for overseas development; coordinate with manufacturers using PDM software.
Freelance Designer & Merchandise Developer at PINK TARTAN
May 1, 2009 - November 1, 2010Research trends, propose styles, and advance designs. Graphic design work. Organize and deliver merchandising plans and presentations for buyers.
Assistant to Design Development at ZAC POSEN
December 1, 2008 - May 1, 2009Supported design development through construction experimentation with various fabrics. Created design packs and presentations. Assisted in sample creation and New York Fashion Week preparations for Fall 2009.
Assistant to Design Development at MICHAEL KORS
December 1, 2007 - October 1, 2008Assisted Women’s and Men’s Collection Design teams. Draping, presentation boards, fabric archiving and NY Fashion Week preparations for Fall 2008.
Education
Certificate in 3D Apparel Design & Integration at THE CUT FASHION DESIGN ACADEMY
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023Project Management Certificate at Ryerson University
September 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010AAS of International Fashion Design at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
September 1, 2006 - May 1, 2008One year exchange program in Fashion Design at Polimoda Fashion School, Florence
September 1, 2006 - May 1, 2008BA Environmental Design Architecture at Dalhousie University
September 1, 2004 - May 1, 2006BA General Arts at Dalhousie University
September 1, 2001 - May 1, 2003Fashion-related coursework at Nova Scotia College of Art & Design (NSCAD)
September 1, 2004 - May 1, 2006Certificate in 3D Apparel Design & Integration at THE CUT FASHION DESIGN ACADEMY
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023Project Management Certificate at Ryerson University
September 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010AAS of International Fashion Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
September 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008Exchange program - Fashion Design studies at Polimoda Fashion School, Florence
May 1, 2006 - August 1, 2006Fashion courses at Ryerson University
May 1, 2006 - August 1, 2006BA of Environmental Design Architecture at Nova Scotia College of Art & Design (NSCAD)
September 1, 2004 - May 1, 2006BA of General Arts at Dalhousie University
September 1, 2001 - May 1, 2003Certificate in 3D Apparel Design & Integration at The Cut Fashion Design Academy
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023Project Management Certificate at Ryerson University
September 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010AAS of International Fashion Design at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
September 1, 2006 - May 1, 2008Fashion Design (Exchange Program) at Polimoda Fashion School
September 1, 2006 - May 1, 2008Fashion Courses at Ryerson University
May 1, 2006 - August 1, 2006Fashion Courses at Nova Scotia College of Art & Design (NSCAD)
September 1, 2004 - May 1, 2006BA of Environmental Design Architecture at Dalhousie University
September 1, 2004 - May 1, 2006BA of General Arts at Dalhousie University
September 1, 2001 - May 1, 2003Qualifications
Certificate in 3D Apparel Design & Integration
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023Project Management Certificate
September 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Project Management Certificate
September 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Team Leadership and Design Management
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025Project Management Certificate
September 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Certificate in 3D Apparel Design & Integration
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Wholesale & Distribution, Education
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