VANS
Global Footwear Design
Color/Trend Global Footwear Designer for lifestyle, focusing mainly on progressive newness for the brand. My goal is to ensure that design is meeting commercial needs, while pushing the brand forward.
I also contribute designs for collaboration/SMU projects and assist in other categories for mens, womens and kids. Currently, there are nineteen different models in the category. I have to contribute between 60-130 designs per season, globally, using a variety of prints and specialty materials.
I research and shop for trends in the US, Europe, Asia and South America. I work closely with product managers, developers, materials team, directors, apparel team and global distributors. I am involved in the entire process and present in or lead creative meetings along the way.
