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I am a graphic designer with 19+ years of experience shaping brand systems, leading creative teams, and influencing executive decision-making in large retail environments. I specialize in aligning creative vision with business strategy, licensed collaboration development, and scalable production execution. I’ve built scalable design systems, trend recap frameworks, and compliance workflows to drive efficiency and maintain brand consistency. I thrive in cross-functional environments, guiding private-label apparel programs from concept to delivery, and developing licensed partnerships with major brands. I enjoy mentoring designers, enabling growth through constructive feedback and skills development, and delivering production-ready assets that meet both creative standards and time-to-market goals.…I am a graphic designer with 19+ years of experience shaping brand systems, leading creative teams, and influencing executive decision-making in large retail environments. I specialize in aligning creative vision with business strategy, licensed collaboration development, and scalable production execution. I’ve built scalable design systems, trend recap frameworks, and compliance workflows to drive efficiency and maintain brand consistency. I thrive in cross-functional environments, guiding private-label apparel programs from concept to delivery, and developing licensed partnerships with major brands. I enjoy mentoring designers, enabling growth through constructive feedback and skills development, and delivering production-ready assets that meet both creative standards and time-to-market goals.

Robert Heaton

Graphic Designer, Designer, Brand Designer, +6

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I am a graphic designer with 19+ years of experience shaping brand systems, leading creative teams, and influencing executive decision-making in large retail environments. I specialize in aligning creative vision with business strategy, licensed collaboration development, and scalable production execution. I’ve built scalable design systems, trend recap frameworks, and compliance workflows to drive efficiency and maintain brand consistency. I thrive in cross-functional environments, guiding private-label apparel programs from concept to delivery, and developing licensed partnerships with major brands. I enjoy mentoring designers, enabling growth through constructive feedback and skills development, and delivering production-ready assets that meet both creative standards and time-to-market goals.…I am a graphic designer with 19+ years of experience shaping brand systems, leading creative teams, and influencing executive decision-making in large retail environments. I specialize in aligning creative vision with business strategy, licensed collaboration development, and scalable production execution. I’ve built scalable design systems, trend recap frameworks, and compliance workflows to drive efficiency and maintain brand consistency. I thrive in cross-functional environments, guiding private-label apparel programs from concept to delivery, and developing licensed partnerships with major brands. I enjoy mentoring designers, enabling growth through constructive feedback and skills development, and delivering production-ready assets that meet both creative standards and time-to-market goals.

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I am a graphic designer with 19+ years of experience shaping brand systems, leading creative teams, and influencing executive decision-making in large retail environments. I specialize in aligning creative vision with business strategy, licensed collaboration development, and scalable production execution. I’ve built scalable design systems, trend recap frameworks, and compliance workflows to drive efficiency and maintain brand consistency.

I thrive in cross-functional environments, guiding private-label apparel programs from concept to delivery, and developing licensed partnerships with major brands. I enjoy mentoring designers, enabling growth through constructive feedback and skills development, and delivering production-ready assets that meet both creative standards and time-to-market goals.

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Surface Pattern Design

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Watercolour Illustration

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Intermediate

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English

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Work Experience

Print & Textile Designer Manager at Dick’s Sporting Goods

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Lead and manage print & textile design for private-label and licensed programs across performance, lifestyle, and compression categories. Develop print patterns, graphic motifs, and brand systems; drive concept development, trend direction, and design templates. Coordinate with product teams, vendors, and mills to ensure production-ready assets, legal clearance, and IP-safe collaborations. Build scalable processes for design development, asset management, and cross-functional reviews to maintain brand consistency and on-time delivery.

Print & Textile Designer - Manager at Dick's Sporting Goods

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Led print and textile design for private-label and licensed programs; built design systems and brand systems; defined seasonal print direction; produced production-ready art assets; mentored designers; collaborated with vendors and cross-functional teams to align creative output with business goals.

Senior Print & Textile Designer at Dick’s Sporting Goods

February 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Develop seasonal print patterns and graphics for performance and lifestyle apparel; lead concept development and ensure alignment with brand direction and business goals. Collaborate with product development, technical design, and marketing to translate trends into scalable prints and graphics; mentor junior designers and help establish design templates and workflow efficiencies. Ensure production-readiness and vendor coordination.

Senior Print & Textile Designer at Dick's Sporting Goods

February 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Directed print and textile design across performance, lifestyle, and compression categories; defined seasonal print direction; contributed to design systems, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration; produced vendor-ready assets and supported brand initiatives.

Apparel Graphic Designer at Dick’s Sporting Goods

November 1, 2013 - February 1, 2021

Create original apparel graphics and prints for private-label collections, aligning designs with brand strategy and consumer trends. Collaborate with product development to meet functional and aesthetic requirements; produce production-ready digital assets and files; work with vendors to resolve production challenges and maintain timelines.

Apparel Graphic Designer at Dick's Sporting Goods

October 31, 2013 - January 31, 2021

Created apparel graphics and print patterns; collaborated on product development and brand systems; delivered production-ready artwork and ensured design consistency across private-label lines.

Account Manager at ProSource Integrated Marketing

January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013

Managed client accounts and developed creative strategies for branded marketing campaigns. Coordinated with production teams to ensure campaign execution met client specifications. Provided guidance on print production and creative/marketing strategy to ensure successful rollout of materials.

Account / Project Manager at proSource Integrated Marketing

January 1, 2013 - October 30, 2013

Manage and assist in creation of client & in-house projects, from concept to production.

Graphic Artist at Matthews International

February 1, 2005 - December 28, 2012

Designed statues, signs and memorials using photo manipulation and restoration for customers utilizing current graphics programs while conforming to factory standards. Used typography and recreated art and vector images to produce original or emulate existing layouts and designs. Implemented client requirements and specifications with stringent production controls set by Matthews. Worked closely with customer service representatives to ensure customer satisfaction. Converted customer design files to make compatible with our software. Communicated directly with the client to better explain issues with corrupted files or poor artwork.