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I am an experienced, results-driven apparel professional with proven skills in design, product development, creative problem-solving, project management, and collaborative teamwork. I have comprehensive experience across all phases of the product life cycle, working with cross-functional teams and partners internally and externally. I thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining a keen eye for detail.
I am a creative thinker with strong communication skills and a talent for building relationships. With a deep background in the action sports industry, I have worked extensively on menswear categories, accessories, and prints. I continuously strive to improve my abilities, currently expanding my skillset in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro to complement my static designs with dynamic visuals.
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Senior Designer at Catalyst Creative Group
December 1, 2023 - PresentDesign apparel for external partners including major retailers such as Tillys, Buckle, Dockers, JC Penny, Boot Barn, TJ Maxx, Ross, Costco, and Kohls. Responsible for creating CADs and merchandised apparel collections, maintaining all tech packs, and managing product through the pre-production stage. Duties include original print patterns, plaids, and graphics creation for a range of categories from swim to semi-formal apparel.
Designer / Developer / Manager at Billabong - Huntington Beach, CA
November 30, 2022 - August 31, 2025Senior designer and manager of men’s apparel categories including fleece, woven and knit tops. Managed 3 assistant designers and worked collaboratively with category designers and team riders to create merchandised and market relevant collections. Responsible for concept, CAD creation, presentation, tech pack creation, technical art setups, maintenance, and fit approval. Created original prints, color CADs, tech packs and PLM BOMs, and presented packages to merchandise and customers. Liaised with vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of all SMU/STM products.
Senior Apparel Designer at Foxhead Inc
April 30, 2013 - August 31, 2025Senior apparel and accessories designer, product developer, graphic designer, and motion graphic designer. Delivered seasonal collections from concept to completion for major retail partners. Collaborated with technical teams, vendors, sales reps, retail and e-commerce teams, and fulfillment to ensure on-time delivery.
SMU Apparel Designer at Hurley
April 30, 2015 - August 31, 2025Designed SMU apparel collections focusing on menswear including fleece, knits, wovens, pants, and lifestyle jackets. Collaborated with team riders, musicians, artists, and footwear designers to create merchandised and market relevant collections. Responsible for concept, CAD creation, presentations, trim design, tech pack creation, maintenance, and fit approvals.
Senior Apparel Designer at Vans - Cerritos, CA
June 30, 2011 - August 31, 2025Conceptualized and designed men’s apparel categories including fleece, walk shorts, knits, wovens, pants, and lifestyle jackets. Collaborated with team riders, musicians, artists, and footwear designers to create merchandised and market relevant collections. Managed concept creation, CADs, presentations, trim design, tech pack creation, maintenance, and fit approvals.
Apparel and Accessories Designer at Sole Technology - Lake Forest, CA
December 31, 2008 - August 31, 2025Conceptualized and designed men’s apparel, trim packages, color stories, SMU items, and accessories. Worked collaboratively with team riders to design signature products and coordinated with footwear teams to create merchandised collections. Managed technical art and matrices preparation, approved fabrics, lab dips, print strike offs, and fits. Traveled internationally to liaise with factories for sample and production approvals. Prepared line art for catalogs and sales meetings.
Accessories Designer / Developer at Lost Enterprises
November 30, 2005 - August 31, 2025Designed men’s accessories including hats, beanies, wallets, belts, backpacks, socks, and keychains. Managed vendor communications, sourcing, sales samples, and costing.
Senior Designer at Aquent - Irvine, CA
October 31, 2003 - August 31, 2025Freelance marketing designer and production artist for print and web design serving nationwide advertising agencies. Clients included Sole Technology, Pacifcare, Bravo Corp., Campbell Mithun, and FCB Worldwide.
Art Director at ATM Skateboards - Oceanside, CA
October 31, 1996 - August 31, 2025Directed design and production of all goods and marketing including skateboard deck design, advertising campaigns, hard goods, soft goods, catalogs, direct mail, web design, and point of purchase displays.
Art Director at ATM Skateboards
September 30, 2002 - August 31, 2025Continued art direction for design and production of goods and marketing materials.
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Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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