Hi, I’m a multidisciplinary designer with over 25 years of experience in product design, apparel textiles, and photography. I enjoy turning trend insights into market-ready products and creating high-quality visuals, from concept sketches to final retouched images. I thrive in collaborative environments, working with factories, overseas developers, and marketing teams to translate ideas into compelling products and campaigns, while mentoring junior designers on color and pattern consistency.…

Rogers Sorto

Hi, I’m a multidisciplinary designer with over 25 years of experience in product design, apparel textiles, and photography. I enjoy turning trend insights into market-ready products and creating high-quality visuals, from concept sketches to final retouched images. I thrive in collaborative environments, working with factories, overseas developers, and marketing teams to translate ideas into compelling products and campaigns, while mentoring junior designers on color and pattern consistency.…

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Hi, I’m a multidisciplinary designer with over 25 years of experience in product design, apparel textiles, and photography. I enjoy turning trend insights into market-ready products and creating high-quality visuals, from concept sketches to final retouched images. I thrive in collaborative environments, working with factories, overseas developers, and marketing teams to translate ideas into compelling products and campaigns, while mentoring junior designers on color and pattern consistency.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Product Designer / Photographer at Self-employed / Freelance
February 1, 2015 - March 1, 2025
Product design and development of polarized sunglasses; photographed and retouched samples; communicated with factories for sketches, prototypes, design changes and price negotiations; conducted trend research; managed social media platforms and video content.
Freelance - Product Designer, Photographer, and Video at Freelance
February 1, 2015 - March 1, 2025
Product design and development of polarized sun wear; photograph and retouch samples in high resolution; coordinate with factories for spec sketches, prototype samples, design changes and price negotiations; trend research and manage social media platforms and video content.
Product Designer / Photographer at Freelance
February 1, 2015 - March 1, 2025
Design and development of polarized sunglasses; photograph and retouch samples in high resolution; coordinate with factories for spec sketches, prototypes, design changes, and price negotiations; conduct trend research; manage social media platforms and video content.
Freelance Product Designer / Photographer at Freelance
February 1, 2015 - March 1, 2025
Product design and development of Polarized Sun wear; Photograph and retouch all samples in high resolution; Communicate with factories for spec sketches, prototype samples, design changes and price negotiations; Trend research; Manage social media platforms and video content.
Print Designer at Tail Active Wear
February 1, 2015 - March 1, 2025
Designs prints and textures for golf wear and tennis fabrics; conducts trend research and color direction; seasonal color palette development and color matching; merchandise collections; prepare presentation boards; coordinate with overseas developers; train designers for pattern and color consistency; support marketing with print images for campaigns and videos.
Freelance Product Designer, Photographer, and Videographer at Self-employed
February 1, 2015 - March 1, 2025
Freelance product design, photography, and video, focusing on polarized eyewear; responsible for product design/development, high-resolution sample photography and retouching, communication with factories for specs, prototypes, design changes and price negotiations; trend research; and management of social media content.
Print Designer at Tail Active Wear
October 1, 2008 - May 31, 2014
Designed prints and textures for golf wear and tennis fabrics; researched active market trends; color selection and seasonal palette coordination; merchandised collections; prepared presentation boards; checked hand looms and samples; liaised with overseas developers; trained designers for pattern and color consistency; supported marketing with print imagery for campaigns and videos.
Product Designer at Marcolin Group
October 1, 2008 - May 1, 2014
Design and develop spring/fall sunglasses collections for Kenneth Cole and Timberland; merchandise by color palettes and treatments in trend; communicate with factories for specs, prototypes, design changes and pricing; photograph and retouch samples for booklets, Internet and ad campaigns; create InDesign booklets for core and fashion collections; meet with vendors for new development and trend direction.
Product Designer at Marcolin Group Eye wear
October 1, 2008 - May 1, 2014
Design and develop spring/fall sun wear collections for Kenneth Cole and Timberland; merchandise collections; communicate with factories for spec sketches/prototypes/design changes/price negotiations; photograph and retouch samples for booklets/Internet/ads; create InDesign booklets for core/fashion collections for US/Latin America; meet vendors for new development and trend direction.
Product Designer at Marcolin Group Eyewear
October 1, 2008 - May 1, 2014
Design and develop spring/fall eyewear collections for Kenneth Cole and Timberland; merchandise collections by color palettes and treatments; communicate with factories for specs, prototypes, design changes, and pricing; photograph and retouch samples for booklets, web, and campaigns; create InDesign booklets for core and fashion collections; meet with vendors for new development and trend direction.
Designer at Designers in Motion/MMG
September 1, 2006 - September 1, 2008
Design and develop neck wear collections for upper-tier and mid-tier stores; merchandise by seasonal color palettes and trends; approve blanket color ways and samples; create presentation boards, catalogs, garment labels, and hang tags.
Designer at Designers in Motion / MMG
September 1, 2006 - September 1, 2008
Design and develop neck wear for upper-tier to mid-tier stores; merchandise by seasonal color palettes and trends; approve blanket colorways and samples; create presentation boards, catalogs, garment labels, and hang tags.
Designer at Dynasty Apparel/Dino di Milano
July 1, 2000 - July 1, 2006
Design and develop a mens collection and a young mens collection of tops for Dickies and Genuine Dickies for mass market stores; design/merchandise prints, yarn dyed plaids and knit patterns; create specs and technical sketches; prepare garment sketches, pattern and repeat designs; work with sourcing director and technical designer to meet deadlines; approve hand looms and samples; direct photo shoots and update website; design garment labels and hang tags; develop and match color palettes for each season.
Designer at Dynasty Apparel / Dino di Milano
July 1, 2000 - July 1, 2006
Design and develop mens and young mens tops for Dickies brands; design and merchandise prints, yarn-dyed plaids, and knit patterns; create specs and technical sketches; prepare garment sketches, patterns, and repeat designs; collaborate with sourcing and technical teams to meet deadlines; approve hand looms and samples; direct photo shoots and update the website seasonally; design garment labels and hang tags; develop and match seasonal color palettes.
Textile Print Designer at Perry Ellis International
August 1, 1995 - June 1, 2000
Create and recolor repeats for prints, yarn dyes, and knits; select colors for each season; merchandise collections by seasonal palettes; color-match palettes; prepare presentation boards; check and approve hand looms and samples; attend NY print shows for trends and ideas.
Sales Associate at Champs Sport
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
Sales associate responsibilities including customer service and sales.
Sales Associate at Champs Sports
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
Retail sales associate role.
Cashier at Chevron Full Service
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1993
Cashier responsibilities.
Cashier at Chevron
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
Full-service cashier responsibilities.
Valet at Valet Parking
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1992
Valet services position.
Valet Parking at Valet
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1992
Valet parking duties.

Education

Associate of Arts Degree in Commercial Art at International Fine Arts College
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Associate of Arts Degree in Computer Graphics at International Fine Arts College
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Architectural Drafting at Miami Senior High School
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991
Associate of Arts Degree in Commercial Art at International Fine Arts College
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Associate of Arts Degree in Computer Graphics at International Fine Arts College
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Architectural Drafting at Miami Senior High School
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991
Associate of Arts Degree in Commercial Art at International Fine Arts College
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Associate of Arts Degree in Computer Graphics at International Fine Arts College
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Associate of Arts Degree in Commercial Art at International Fine Arts College
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Associate of Arts Degree in Computer Graphics at International Fine Arts College
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Architectural Drafting at Miami Senior High School
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991
Associate of Arts in Commercial Art at International Fine Arts College
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Associate of Arts in Computer Graphics at International Fine Arts College
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Associate of Arts Degree in Commercial Art at International Fine Arts College
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Associate of Arts Degree in Computer Graphics at International Fine Arts College
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Associate of Arts Degree in Commercial Art at International Fine Arts College
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Associate of Arts Degree in Computer Graphics at International Fine Arts College
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Architectural Drafting at Miami Senior High School
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Wholesale & Distribution, Consumer Goods

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