I am a creative and collaborative product designer with over 20 years of experience leading trend-driven, brand-relevant apparel development across Men’s, Women’s, and Kids categories. I'm passionate about emerging design technologies and AI-assisted tools, always exploring ways to redefine the apparel workflow through smart, intuitive solutions to enhance creative ideation and speed in design processes. My expertise spans technical product development, vendor and factory partnerships both in the U.S. and overseas, and managing full product life cycles for lifestyle and essentials collections. I excel in cross-functional collaboration with production, marketing, technical design, and sourcing teams to deliver cohesive and on-trend collections aligned with brand identity, seasonal trends, and margin goals. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, PLM/PDM systems, and digital product workflows, I integrate emerging AI platforms and digital tools to streamline sampling rounds and improve team visibility. My career includes leading design efforts for private labels and licensed collections with major studios such as Disney and Lucas, contributing significantly to business growth throughout my roles.…I am a creative and collaborative product designer with over 20 years of experience leading trend-driven, brand-relevant apparel development across Men’s, Women’s, and Kids categories. I'm passionate about emerging design technologies and AI-assisted tools, always exploring ways to redefine the apparel workflow through smart, intuitive solutions to enhance creative ideation and speed in design processes. My expertise spans technical product development, vendor and factory partnerships both in the U.S. and overseas, and managing full product life cycles for lifestyle and essentials collections. I excel in cross-functional collaboration with production, marketing, technical design, and sourcing teams to deliver cohesive and on-trend collections aligned with brand identity, seasonal trends, and margin goals. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, PLM/PDM systems, and digital product workflows, I integrate emerging AI platforms and digital tools to streamline sampling rounds and improve team visibility. My career includes leading design efforts for private labels and licensed collections with major studios such as Disney and Lucas, contributing significantly to business growth throughout my roles.WWWW…