Lead design and development for women's and kids' apparel and swimwear brands; conduct market research, trend forecasting, and color analysis; create tech packs, BOMs, and manage fittings and vendor communications; oversee photoshoots from styling to editing and social media integration.

Concept Director/Owner at Shop Dos

March 1, 2020 - Present

Built brand from concept to production, including sourcing factories, fabrics, and trims; designed artwork, developed tech packs, and ensured regulatory compliance for children's clothing; managed sampling, production logistics, and direct-to-consumer shipping; directed photoshoots and managed social media presence.

Design Manager (Women’s Sportswear, Swim, Wetsuits & Accessories) at Sisstrevolution

August 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Developed seasonal concepts, color palettes, and trend-driven designs; managed all technical design aspects, including fabric sourcing and trim development; coordinated photoshoots, vendor visits, and trade show presentations; worked with sales and merchandising teams to align collections with market demand.

Design Manager/Consultant (Men’s & Women’s Swim, Apparel & Accessories) at Daydream Surf Shop

March 1, 2020 - September 1, 2023

Led design and development of apparel and swimwear collections; managed overseas production and fittings for quality control.

Design Manager/Consultant (Women’s Swim & Accessories) at NDA (Confidential Brand)

March 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023

Designed and developed swimwear and accessories for a $2B global brand.

Senior Designer (Women’s Sportswear & Accessories) at OBEY Clothing

November 1, 2015 - March 1, 2020

Led concept development, color strategy, and technical design for women’s collections; designed textiles, placed graphics, and managed fabric/trim development; presented seasonal lines to leadership and sales teams.

Designer (Women’s Apparel, Accessories & Footwear) at Billabong

November 1, 2012 - November 1, 2015

Designed seasonal collections and developed all tech packs; created custom prints and textiles.

Designer (Men’s Woven Bottoms, Outerwear, Accessories, Footwear) at Gap Inc. (Old Navy)

October 1, 2010 - October 1, 2012

Managed top-grossing categories, presenting collections to executives.

Designer (Men’s Sportswear, Accessories & Footwear) at O’Neill Clothing

October 1, 2007 - October 1, 2010

Designed and developed collections from concept to production.

Freelance Designer/Brand Consultant at Freelance

January 1, 2007 - Present

Brand building, photoshoot management, apparel, swimwear, accessories, textile/graphic design, and tech packs for clients including Roxy, DC, Elwood, Paul Frank, Gymboree, GAP, Wild Fable, Alice + Ames, Volcom, Mossimo.