Work experience

• Design & Product Development Lead

  Volatile USA

  2025.07-2025.11

  (5 months)

  As a Designer supporting the PV Volatile brands, I led end-to-end seasonal design direction across multiple footwear categories, overseeing the full product lifecycle from concept through delivery. I conducted trend research and presented seasonal insights to guide brand-aligned design strategies, ensuring assortments reflected both market demand and consumer expectations. I managed design timelines to support GTM objectives, created detailed sketches, CADs, and spec sheets for new silhouettes/colorways. I also sourced materials and hardware to balance creative intent with quality and target costs. Partnering with domestic and international factory partners to refine prototypes, execute technical corrections, and ensure timely, high- quality product execution.
• Director of Product Development

  Psudo

  2022.09-2024.09

  (2 years)

  (2 years 1 month) Executed the development of seasonal men's and women's sneaker collections from concept to production. Responsibilities included designing collections based on key trends, creating graphics and illustrations for product launches, collaborating with internal teams to meet production timelines, working with marketing on branding and packaging, and traveling domestically to ensure product quality.
• Design Contractor + Consultant

  Self Employed

  2020.01-2022.01

  (2 years)

  Provided professional consultation and design services to clients based on their needs and developed detailed development plans from concept to production.Designed multiple seasonal collections and created brand strategies as needed. Developed and managed relationships with Domestic and International vendors for contractors, fabric, trims, production for various fashion categories.Partnered with Clients to determine line assortment for a properly merchandised cohesive collection. Provided development calendars and adhered to all deadlines ensuring all projects were completed in a timely manner.Coordinated logistics of buying fabric, trim, and sample deliveries to Clients. Provided Clients with up to date industry trends and provided detailed trend presentations based on certain categories pending on the Client needs.
• Sr. Footwear Design Director

  TechStyleOS

  2011.06-2020.02

  (9 years)

  (8 years 9 months) Held multiple roles leading design and development of footwear and handbag collections for the growing e-commerce brand with annual sales of $40-50 million. Directed a team of designers in producing monthly assortments featuring over 100 different footwear styles, with emphasis on creating a cohesive and relevant collection. Responsible for setting seasonal direction and supervising the design process from concept through hand-off to production, including creation of tech packs, sample presentations, and design calendars. Collaborated with the handbag and apparel teams to ensure visual alignment across ShoeDazzle and JustFab lines. Worked closely with merchandising and buying teams to review top-selling styles, adjust order strategy, and select products for upcoming assortments. Traveled across the US, Asia, and Europe to source materials, trims, and integrate relevant trend research into new style concepts. Met with overseas production partners to review technical corrections from first prototype to final confirmation. Participated in fittings to revise final prototypes and achieve optimal construction. Additionally leads the design process for celebrity and brand collaborations, collaborating with PR teams to ensure capsule collections are executed against timeline and quality standards. Appointed interim head of design for the JustFab brand while recruiting a full-time designer.
• Contract Designer

  Self Employed

  2009.01-2011.01

  (2 years)

  Consulted with global retailers as a designer on seasonal collections for women’s knits and activewear, performance handbags, footwear, and casual dresses. Brands included: Bebe, Guess, Kellwood,and The North Star. Designed silhouettes based on seasonal and market trends. Created style charts, tech packs, and line sheets, and advised on garment construction, fittings, and embellishments. Approved handlooms, trims, and pre-production samples for bulk production. Worked closely with overseas factories to ensure accurate and timely production of garments from prototype through final samples.
• Senior Footwear Licensing Design Coordinator

  BCBG Max Azria

  2008.01-2009.01

  (a year)

  Designed concepts for licensed products including watches, eyeglasses, sunglasses, and footwear. Contributed to footwear collections for runway and licensed brands (BCBG Generation, Max Azria, and Runway). Managed design calendars, product approvals, and quality control to ensure timely and accurate production of samples. Communicated with licensing partners to make sure collections met brand and quality standards.
• Assistant Designer

  martinMARTIN/ThriveLA

  2005.01-2008.01

  (3 years)

  Sketched men’s and women’s concepts for upcoming seasonal collections. Worked with design team to brainstorm new styles and assisted with art direction, model castings, and photo shoots. Supported designers as the in- house stylist during seasonal runway shows and shoots. Worked with manufacturing partners to produce small run production pieces and sales sample duplicates. Coordinated in-house sampling, prepared pattern/style requests, cut tickets, and tracked sample development on completion of lines. Organized and maintained the company’s library of samples, trims, and fabrics. Additionally assisted designers in creating preliminary cost and seasonal line sheets.

Educational experience

• California State University-Los Angeles

  BFA, Fine and Studio Arts
• Otis College of Art and Design

  Graphic Design
• UCLA

  UI Design | User Experience

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