Design vision

Ten+ years of footwear and apparel industry experience with consistent focus on color design, color trends, creating seasonal color palettes, original print and pattern artwork and material design. Highly motivated and creative individual, who thrives in challenging environments and appreciates situations where there is always something new to learn. Passionate about storytelling through color and design, and dedicated to bringing innovation and beauty to the world.

experience

adidas (Fear of God) - Los Angeles, CA (2024-2025)

Senior Color & Materials Designer

  • Curated and owned color palettes within the Fear of God scope based on relevant story telling (from Partner and within adidas brand DNA/history)

  • Executed color direction through cads and oversaw handoff to development/factories

  • Collaborated closely with Jerry Lorenzo, the owner of Fear of God, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment (including all-day partner review sessions and pitch presentations)

  • Developed and executed color strategy/merchandising for both footwear and apparel lines

  • Managed color approval processes, including evaluating color samples and providing feedback to vendors, which improved overall quality and alignment with brand specifications

  • Selected as the only contractor to visit HQ in Herzogenaurach to attend the seasonal kick-off presentation and design workshops, as well as a trend-finding and inspiration trip to Milan

TOMS Footwear - Los Angeles, CA (2022-2024)

Color and Materials Designer

  • Owned seasonal color stories, seasonal color palette, and trend research for men’s, women’s and kids footwear lines

  • Executed color and material direction through color cads, material maps and tech-packs

  • Managed color palette creation process, as well as lab-dip approval for seasonal swatches

OluKai - Portland, Or (2017-2023)

Lead Color and Materials Designer

  • Owned seasonal color and materials point-of-view, collaborating with design, development and product line management to tell a compelling brand story

  • Executed color and material selection through cads and tech-packs (200 skus per season)

  • Created original artwork and print design direction for men’s, women’s and kid’s footwear lines (including art direction for prints and graphics done using outside artists)

  • Designed and presented seasonal color and materials direction to product, sales, marketing, and senior leadership team at product reviews and sales meetings

  • Coordinated with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure color standards were perfected

  • Oversaw production processes at factories in Asia, consulted with material vendors, dye houses and textile manufacturers to create best-in-class footwear

adidas - Portland, Or (2013-2014)

Technical and Color Designer in Sport Performance Footwear

  • Color and technical designer in sport performance footwear category

  • Created and maintained lineart, color cads, photoreals, and graphics/patterns for footwear

  • Worked under the guidance of the Senior Director of Color, gaining experience in seasonal trend forecasting and the methodologies used to predict and analyze color trends

Nike - Beaverton, Or (2009-2013)

Graphic Design Assist T Shirt Center of Excellence (Graphic Design Studio)

  • Designed T-shirt graphics for Nike NFL, Women’s Training, Tennis, Baseball & Soccer

  • Executed and maintained schematics (300+ per season), including graphic placements and 3D renderings, and worked closely with development to ensure accurate samples

EDUCATION

Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA)

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design

Lewis and Clark College

  • Attended for two years with focus in Fine Art and Art History

Pacific Village Institute

  • Semester abroad program to India, Nepal and Tibet, focused on language, art and culture