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Senior Designer and Design Manager special izing in Chi ldren's Footwear
Calzado Grismar S.A. de C.V.
Aug 2019 - Present (6 years 10 months)
ead of Product Design and Development – Chi ldren’s Line-Led and coordinated the design team, ensuring eff icient project completion.-Def ined and supervised design processes to guarantee qual ity and eff iciency.-Col laborated with production and sales teams to al ign products with market
needs.-Directed market research and trend analysis for competitive product offer
ings.-Managed the department budget and ensured project prof itabi l ity.-Bui lt relationships with suppl iers and customers to maximize success.-Monitored team performance and fostered a culture of innovation.
Licensing Manager – Chi ldren’s Footwear
Disney/Marvel/Sega/Bluey/Paramount | [Dates]-Designed and developed footwear col lections for major brands.-Col laborated with teams and l icensees to create innovative, market-al igned
designs.-Managed the product development process from concept to f inal approval.-Ensured product qual ity and timely del ivery by coordinating with suppl iers.
Partnered with marketing and sales to enhance col lection prof itabi l ity.
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Design and Product Development Manager
Grupo Karsten "Calzado Chabelo"
Oct 2016 - Aug 2019 (2 years 10 months)
Head of Product Design and Development-Conducted trend analysis to identi fy market innovations.-Created seasonal mood boards to def ine key concepts for each col lection.-Developed design packages with sketches, last proposals, sole designs, and
accessories.-Reviewed prototypes and samples to ensure al ignment with design speci f ica
tions.-Managed relationships with factories for footwear production.-Designed and developed lasts, soles, and components, focusing on innovation
and qual ity.-Def ined seasonal concepts to maintain brand consistency and meet customer
expectations.
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Designer
León, Mexico
Aug 2015 - May 2016 (9 months)
Director, Company dedicated to the design and marketing of items for children (Footwear, Textile, accessories, furniture, ceramics, etc.)