Experience
Adjunct Professor
September 2019 to Present
Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY - NY
Professor of Art, Fashion Art and Design. Specialization in Menswear.
Creative Lead
May 2014 to October 2020
Plusminus creative - NY
Creative consulting, design, brand identity, as well as artisanal design house, focused on where design, art, culture and function, intersect.
Creative Consultant
August 2015 to December 2015
Esquire Magazine - NY
Developed creative direction and ground up design in order to launch full menswear line where concept, ideation, direction, sketch, and design were included in all categories for a full collection.
Creative Consultant
September 2014 to July 2015
Reebok Int. (Adidas Group) - MA
Developed creative direction and design structure for Outerwear, aimed at expanding and making the outerwear business relevant to the international and domestic markets. Managed key Outerwear category from top to bottom where concept, ideation, sketch, and design were included in creating brand identity and expanding positioning in the market, at the same time maintaining brand DNA and taking the Reebok identity to the next level.
Creative Consultant
March 2014 to May 2014
Andrew Marc, Richard Chai x Andrew Marc, Marc by Marc - NY
Developed creative direction and design structure to rebuild and rejuvenate Andrew Marc, and Marc by Marc, brands to make the brands relevant to the luxury market. Worked directly with Richard Chai in launching the Richard Chai x Andrew Marc capsule, create brand identity and positioning for Andrew Marc, Marc by Marc, and Richard Chai x Andrew Marc brands.
Senior Designer
October 2012 to March 2014
Club Monaco - NY
Designed and developed conceptual direction for menswear collection, as well as designed garments from concept to spec.Managed a team, and oversaw the design and direction for technical outerwear, fashion outerwear, tailored jackets coats and bottoms, suiting, dress and casual shirting, bottoms and swim. Sketched and created concept and technical drawings for presentation and production, Developed hardware, trims, patterns, and fabric for the collection. Sourced fabrics and worked with cross functional teams to ensure great product and adherence to the calendar.
Lead Designer
June 2011 to October 2012
Opening Ceremony LLC - NY
Designed and developed conceptual direction for entire men’s collection for Opening Ceremony. Pushed and updated design direction while defining the Opening Ceremony man. Created Technical drawings for presentation and production. Developed hardware, trims, patterns, and fabric for the collection. Sourced fabrics and worked with vendors to ensure adherence to the calendar.
Design Consultant
October 2010 to April 2011
Polo Ralph Lauren Inc - NY
Designed and developed conceptual direction in Mens's outerwear for Polo Blue Label. Pushed Design direction while maintaining the Ralph Lauren aesthetic and lifestyle. Created technical drawings and mock ups for development overseas. Developed hardware, trims, patterns, and fabric for collections.
Senior Designer
October 2009 to October 2010
Under Armour Inc - Baltimore, MD
Launched and designed Combine Training specific category. Launched and designed an exclusive apparel collection for MMA/UFC and World Champion fighter Georges St.Pierre. Launched lifestyle training category. Designed Running, and Training apparel categories, managed work load and calendars, while maintaining Under Armour DNA. Managed and coach Assistant and Associate designers.
Senior Designer
May 2008 to October 2009
Adidas America Inc - Portland, OR
Managed the Men’s Training and running categories. Responsibilities included design, managing, mentoring and coaching team members, managing work load and calendars, while maintaining design direction and brand identity. Created Technical kits for development, and work cross-functionally with global and regional counterparts in design, marketing, sourcing and development to ensure proper alignment.
Co-Founder and Creative Director
October 2003 to June 2008
Saenai Studios LLC - New York, NY
Owned Label-Fashion design and development of men's cut and sew collection including outerwear, wovens, knits, graphic applications, and denim, screen printing of actual garments for production, bag, accessory and jewelry design, trim and textile sourcing, patternmaking, mood and trend forecasting through market research, website design, and styling for print and runway.
Design Consultant
August 2007 to April 2008
Fila Inc - New York, NY
Designed and developed technical Men’s Tennis collections for professional athletes, as well as tennis essentials. Designed and developed lifestyle menswear collections including tops, bottoms, knits, wovens, outerwear, and footwear. Involved with the design and direction of collaborative capsule collections and co-branding efforts with other brands.
Design Consultant
March 2007 to October 2007
Champion USA - New York, NY
Designed technical performance garments for both genders, including seamless, soccer, training, baseball, basketball, team sports, and lifestyle.
Designer
October 2002 to March 2007
Cloak Designs LLC - New York, NY
Established creative direction and designed men's cut and sew tops, bottoms, outerwear, footwear, and accessories, trim and textile sourcing for production, fabric treatments and washes, and served as a key liaison in product development, graphic applications, shipping and receiving inventory, and styling for runway and print.
Designer I
March 2005 to October 2005
Nike Inc - Beaverton, OR
Contributed in developing conceptual direction and designs for Professional tennis players Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer under Nike Tennis. Participated in developing Nike Tech and Team Training and Nike Echelon Metro Training collections, developed Nike Sphere Dry waistband. Participated in trim and textile selection and sourcing, and served as a key liaison in line development and production.
Awards
Recipient of a full academic scholarship for design from Scholarship America for menswear at F.I.T.
Recipient of a half scholarship for graphic design at the Shillington School of Graphic Design.
Education
General Assembly UX Design Immersive 2021
Shillington School of Graphic Design 2017
Associates : Applied Science Menswear Design, May, 2005 Fashion Institute of Technology, State University
Bachelors of Arts : Psychology/Neuropsychology, May, 2002 Queens College, City University of New York