Senior Color & Material Designer — Running Footwear at Mizuno USA

Led color scheme and material direction for Mizuno's global running footwear division, integrating trend forecasting and consumer insights to develop seasonally relevant, market-competitive product stories. Curated cohesive seasonal color palettes and innovative material concepts balancing brand narrative with performance requirements across all regional markets. Partnered with global design teams to align color and material strategies with overarching seasonal direction, ensuring consistent brand expression worldwide. Sourced and evaluated innovative materials with suppliers and developers, maintaining rigorous cosmetic and quality standards throughout the development cycle.

Lead Footwear Designer — Women's Footwear at Camuto Group

Directed a six-person design team through full seasonal cycles — trend research, material selection, and client presentations — delivering on-trend, commercially viable collections. Conceptualized original designs and oversaw translation of creative direction into hand sketches, CAD artwork, and detailed technical spec sheets for prototypes. Served as primary liaison between clients and overseas factories, managing sample reviews and production modifications to meet quality and timeline requirements.