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I’m a strategic design leader who blends creative vision with practical business sense to push brands forward. I design, develop, and source products across categories, shaping brand identity from concept through production while keeping speed to market and sustainability in mind. I excel at building and mentoring high-performance teams and aligning design with merchandising, production, and marketing to deliver compelling, market-ready collections.
I thrive on cross-functional collaboration and global sourcing, having led multi-category programs, expanded product categories, and driven significant revenue growth across established and emerging brands. I’m passionate about crafting cohesive brand stories, fostering innovation, and delivering high-quality results that resonate with customers and stakeholders alike.
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Work Experience
Designer at SIVANA SPIRIT
January 1, 2025 - PresentDesign seasonal collections for this bamboo women’s brand. Create tech packages and conduct fittings on all styles.
Designer at ARTFUL HOME
October 1, 2024 - PresentDesign seasonal collections for this multi-channel women’s brand. Introduced first collection of proprietary sweaters.
Head of Design and Product Development - Men’s Sportswear at OXFORD HOUNDS
December 1, 2022 - PresentSource and manage Italian performance fabrics, factories, and trim vendors. Design seasonal collections of luxury golf apparel; polos, casual woven shirts, bottoms and leather accessories.
Designer, Product Development & Sourcing - Consultant at Independent Consultant (Contract)
January 1, 2018 - PresentProvide design, development, technical design, and production strategies for luxury brands, including LA Made, BYND, Canapé, Fortune Swimwear, Naked Wolfe, Love Shack Fancy, DD Ranch, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, Warren Lotas, Marc Marmel, Catnip and Seaweed, Meghan Fabulous, and SIMKHAI.
Product Development & Production Manager at Back Beat Co.
January 1, 2022 - PresentOversee product development for all categories, and global production strategies for this contemporary sustainable fashion brand. Create cut tickets and sewing instructions for factories. Conduct material testing.
Head of Product Development & Design at American Garment
February 28, 2022 - October 16, 2025Provide direction and execute development, costing, and production plans for private label accounts, including SIMKHAI, BCBG, Ben Sherman, DAKINE, Skechers, Third Love, WARM, Revolve, Sheer, and Girlfriend Collective.
Senior Director of Design and Product Development at Johnny Was
December 31, 2018 - October 16, 2025Senior Director position created to prepare the organization for next level growth; oversee design teams, color/forecasting, and expansion into new product categories. Launched nine new product categories in the first year, contributing to EBITDA of $25M in 2018; onboarded and vetted new factories.
Director of Design at Garnet Hill
December 31, 2016 - October 16, 2025Divisional leader for design and development of proprietary product across apparel, denim, outerwear, swimwear, sleepwear, footwear, jewelry, and accessories; growth from $98M to $210M (2004-2014); expanded into eight new categories; improved margins and vendor partnerships.
Designer at Sivana Spirit
January 1, 2025 - PresentDesign seasonal collections for this bamboo women’s brand and create tech packages; conduct fittings on all styles.
Designer at Artful Home
October 1, 2024 - PresentDesign seasonal collections for this multi-channel women’s brand and introduce first collection of proprietary sweaters.
Head of Design and Product Development - Men's Sportswear at Oxford Hounds
December 1, 2022 - PresentSource and manage Italian performance fabrics, factories, and trim vendors; design seasonal collections of luxury golf apparel including polos, casual woven shirts, bottoms, and leather accessories.
Designer, Product Development & Sourcing - Consultant at Various (Contract – Los Angeles, CA)
January 1, 2018 - PresentProvide design, development, technical design, and production strategies for luxury brands including LA Made, BYND, Canapé, Fortune Swimwear, Naked Wolfe, Love Shack Fancy, DD Ranch, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, Warren Lotas, Marc Marmel, Catnip and Seaweed, Meghan Fabulous, and SIMKHAI. Products include streetwear, cashmere, denim, sweaters, activewear, Italian handbags, footwear, and accessories.
Product Development & Production Manager at Back Beat Co.
January 1, 2022 - PresentOversee product development for all categories and global production strategies for this contemporary sustainable fashion brand; create cut tickets and sewing instructions for factories; conduct material testing.
Head of Product Development & Design at American Garment
February 1, 2022 - October 16, 2025Provide direction and execute development, costing, and production plans for private label accounts (including SIMKHAI, BCBG, Ben Sherman, DAKINE, Skechers, Third Love, WARM, Revolve, Sheer, Girlfriend Collective).
Senior Director of Design and Product Development at Johnny Was
December 31, 2018 - October 16, 2025Led design teams, expanded product categories, established company-wide calendars and processes, and mentored merchandising teams; contributed to significant EBITDA growth and accelerated speed-to-market across new product lines.
Director of Design at Garnet Hill
December 31, 2016 - October 16, 2025Divisional director overseeing design for proprietary products across apparel, denim, outerwear, swimwear, sleepwear, footwear, jewelry, and accessories; led multi-category growth and improved margins through supply chain collaboration and product focus.
Designer at SIVANA SPIRIT
January 1, 2025 - PresentDesign seasonal collections for this bamboo women’s brand; create tech packages and conduct fittings on all styles.
Designer at ARTFUL HOME
October 1, 2024 - PresentDesign seasonal collections for this multi-channel women’s brand; introduced first collection of proprietary sweaters.
Head of Design and Product Development - Mens' Sportswear at OXFORD HOUNDS
December 1, 2022 - PresentSource and manage Italian performance fabrics, factories, and trim vendors; design seasonal collections of luxury golf apparel including polos, casual woven shirts, bottoms, and leather accessories.
Designer, Product Development & Sourcing - Consultant
January 1, 2018 - PresentProvide design, development, technical design, and production strategies for luxury brands, including LA Made, BYND, Canapé, Fortune Swimwear, Naked Wolfe, Love Shack Fancy, DD Ranch, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, Warren Lotas, Marc Marmel, Catnip and Seaweed, Meghan Fabulous, and SIMKHAI.
Product Development & Production Manager - Contract at BACK BEAT CO.
January 1, 2022 - PresentOversee product development for all categories, and global production strategies for this contemporary sustainable fashion brand. Create cut tickets and sewing instructions for factories. Conduct material testing.
Head of Product Development & Design at AMERICAN GARMENT
February 1, 2022 - October 19, 2025Provide direction and execute development, costing, and production plans for private label accounts, including SIMKHAI, BCBG, Ben Sherman, DAKINE, Skechers, Third Love, WARM, Revolve, Sheer, and Girlfriend Collective.
Senior Director of Design and Product Development at JOHNNY WAS
December 31, 2018 - October 19, 2025Oversee design teams, provide color, forecasting, and trends; develop new product categories and lead a company-wide calendar. Mentored merchandising team and implemented process improvements.
Director of Design at GARNET HILL
December 31, 2016 - October 19, 2025Led design for all proprietary product across apparel, denim, outerwear, swimwear, sleepwear, footwear, jewelry, and accessories for 1000+ styles per year; expanded to eight new categories; improved margins and growth.
Designer at Sivana Spirit
January 1, 2025 - PresentDesign seasonal collections for this bamboo women’s brand. Create tech packages and conduct fittings on all styles.
Designer at Artful Home
October 1, 2024 - PresentDesign seasonal collections for this multi-channel women’s brand. Introduced first collection of proprietary sweaters.
Head of Design and Product Development - Men's Sportswear at Oxford Hounds
December 1, 2022 - PresentSource and manage Italian performance fabrics, factories, and trim vendors. Design seasonal collections of luxury golf apparel; polos, casual woven shirts, bottoms and leather accessories.
Designer, Product Development & Sourcing - Consultant at Self-Employed / Consulting
January 1, 2018 - PresentProvide design, development, technical design, and production strategies for luxury brands, including LA Made, BYND, Canapé, Fortune Swimwear, Naked Wolfe, Love Shack Fancy, DD Ranch, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, Warren Lotas, Marc Marmel, Catnip and Seaweed, Meghan Fabulous, and SIMKHAI. Products include streetwear, cashmere, denim, sweaters, activewear, Italian handbags, footwear, and accessories.
Product Development & Production Manager at Back Beat Co.
January 1, 2022 - PresentOversee product development for all categories, and global production strategies for this contemporary sustainable fashion brand. Create cut tickets and sewing instructions for factories. Conduct material testing.
Head of Product Development & Design at American Garment
February 1, 2022 - October 24, 2025Provide direction and execute development, costing, and production plans for private label accounts, including SIMKHAI, BCBG, Ben Sherman, DAKINE, Skechers, Third Love, WARM, Revolve, Sheer, and Girlfriend Collective.
Senior Director of Design and Product Development at Johnny Was
December 31, 2018 - October 24, 2025Oversaw design teams, provided color, forecasting, and trends; launched nine new product categories (Sweaters, Swim, Handbags, Footwear, Children’s, Eyewear, Sleepwear, Jewelry, Accessories, and Sustainable Clothing), and built a company-wide calendar and processes. Mentored merchandising team and improved hindsight processes.
Director of Design at Garnet Hill
December 31, 2016 - October 24, 2025Led design for proprietary product across apparel, denim, outerwear, swimwear, sleepwear, footwear, jewelry, and accessories (1000+ styles/year). Drove sales growth, expanded categories, collaborated with creative on photo shoots and model selection; improved margins through production planning and fabric consolidation.
Designer at Sivana Spirit
January 1, 2025 - PresentDesign seasonal collections for this bamboo women’s brand. Create tech packages and conduct fittings on all styles.
Designer at Artful Home
October 1, 2024 - PresentDesign seasonal collections for this multi-channel women’s brand. Introduced first collection of proprietary sweaters.
Head of Design and Product Development - Men's Sportswear at Oxford Hounds
December 1, 2022 - PresentSource and manage Italian performance fabrics, factories, and trim vendors. Design seasonal collections of luxury golf apparel; polos, casual woven shirts, bottoms and leather accessories.
Designer, Product Development & Sourcing (Consultant) at Contract - Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2018 - PresentProvide design, development, technical design, and production strategies for luxury brands, including LA Made, BYND, Canapé, Fortune Swimwear, Naked Wolfe, Love Shack Fancy, DD Ranch, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, Warren Lotas, Marc Marmel, Catnip and Seaweed, Meghan Fabulous, and SIMKHAI. Products include streetwear, cashmere, denim, sweaters, activewear, Italian handbags, footwear, and accessories.
Product Development & Production Manager - Contract at Back Beat Co.
January 1, 2022 - PresentOversee product development for all categories, and global production strategies for this contemporary sustainable fashion brand. Create cut tickets and sewing instructions for factories. Conduct material testing.
Head of Product Development & Design at American Garment
February 1, 2022 - October 24, 2025Provide direction and execute development, costing, and production plans for private label accounts, including SIMKHAI, BCBG, Ben Sherman, DAKINE, Skechers, Third Love, WARM, Revolve, Sheer, and Girlfriend Collective.
Senior Director of Design and Product Development at Johnny Was
January 1, 2018 - October 24, 2025Oversee existing design teams, provide color/forecasting guidance, and develop new product categories. Built and mentored teams, established processes, and led a company-wide calendar. Drove growth and profitability through expanded product lines and better sourcing.
Director of Design at Garnet Hill
January 1, 2016 - October 24, 2025Directed design for an upscale multi-channel retailer; led proprietary apparel, denim, outerwear, swim, sleepwear, footwear, jewelry, and accessories across 1000+ styles yearly. Managed budget, trend/seasonal planning, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve significant growth and margin improvements.
Designer at Sivana Spirit
January 1, 2025 - PresentDesign seasonal collections for this bamboo women’s brand. Create tech packages and conduct fittings on all styles.
Designer at Artful Home
October 1, 2024 - PresentDesign seasonal collections for this multi-channel women’s brand. Introduced first collection of proprietary sweaters.
Head of Design and Product Development - Men's Sportswear at Oxford Hounds
December 1, 2022 - PresentSource and manage Italian performance fabrics, factories, and trim vendors. Design seasonal collections of luxury golf apparel; polos, casual woven shirts, bottoms and leather accessories.
Designer, Product Development & Sourcing (Consultant) at Independent Consultant
January 1, 2018 - PresentProvide design, development, technical design, and production strategies for luxury brands, including LA Made, BYND, Canapé, Fortune Swimwear, Naked Wolfe, Love Shack Fancy, DD Ranch, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, Warren Lotas, Marc Marmel, Catnip and Seaweed.
Product Development & Production Manager at Back Beat Co.
January 1, 2022 - PresentOversee product development for all categories, and global production strategies for this contemporary sustainable fashion brand. Create cut tickets and sewing instructions for factories. Conduct material testing.
Head of Product Development & Design at American Garment
February 1, 2022 - October 24, 2025Provide direction and execute development, costing, and production plans for private label accounts, including SIMKHAI, BCBG, Ben Sherman, DAKINE, Skechers, Third Love, WARM, Revolve, Sheer, and Girlfriend Collective.
Senior Director of Design and Product Development at Johnny Was
December 31, 2018 - October 24, 2025Senior Director responsible for overseeing design teams, color forecasting, and trend alignment; expanded product categories and built processes. Led growth initiatives and mentored merchandising team.
Director of Design at Garnet Hill
January 1, 2016 - October 24, 2025Led design for Garnet Hill across all proprietary product (apparel, denim, outerwear, swimwear, sleepwear, footwear, jewelry, and accessories) and managed a team of six designers and five product managers. Drove multi-category growth, elevated margins, and expanded into eight new product categories.
Education
DEC/BA - Fashion Design at UQAM - College LaSalle
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025CE in Photoshop/Illustrator at FIDM
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Footwear Workshop at ARSUTORIA, Milan, Italy
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025DEC/BA - Fashion Design at UQAM - College LaSalle
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Photoshop/Illustrator CE at FIDM
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Footwear Workshop at Arsutoria, Milan, Italy
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025DEC/BA - Fashion Design at UQAM - College LaSalle, Montreal, Quebec
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025Certificate - Photoshop/Illustrator at FIDM
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025Footwear Workshop at ARSUTORIA, Milan, Italy
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025DEC/BA Fashion Design at UQAM - College LaSalle
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Footwear Workshop at ARSUTORIA, Milan, Italy
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025DEC/BA - Fashion Design at UQAM - College LaSalle, Montreal, Quebec
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Photoshop/Illustrator at FIDM
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Footwear Workshop at ARSUTORIA, Milan, Italy
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025DEC/BA - Fashion Design at UQAM / College LaSalle
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Photoshop/Illustrator CE at FIDM
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Footwear Workshop at ARSUTORIA, Milan, Italy
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Qualifications
Photoshop/Illustrator CE
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Footwear Workshop
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Industry Experience
Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Consumer Goods
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