Elie Man
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About
Elie Man has over 18 years working in creative development as an industrial designer. Responsible for designing, developing, and sourcing footwear for the PAJAR CANADA brand. Overseeing seasonal brand campaigns, imagery, and continued brand identity development. Designing collections for Pajar group's global licenses, as well as private label programs for exclusive premium retails and mass. Work closely with PAJAR CANADA licensees in outerwear, bags, base-layer, and hosiery to ensure cohesive brand identity across product categories. Working and overseeing brand imagery and aesthetics with PAJAR CANADA's e-commerce & social media outlets regarding campaigns, e-blasts. Creative direction with regards to compelling brand videos, as well as in-house media management for creative digital and video presentations.
Elie has designed footwear for many global brands including Tommy Hilfiger, Guess, Kenneth Cole, Armani, True Religion, Firetrap, Steve Madden, Prince, Kendall+Kylie, and others. -
Education
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Bachelor of Fine Arts Industrial DesignCarnegie Mellon University College of Fine Arts2005
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Atenea Art School, Drawing Studies inSaint Andrews High School Preparatory School2001
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Experience
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VP Product Development & MarketingMontreal, CanadaJan 2017 - Present (9 years 5 months)VP of Product Development designing seasonal footwear collections, direction, and product planning & line building. Pajar produces performance products with a legacy of adventure in the realm of footwear, outerwear, and accessories.
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FounderSoleWoodBrand creation & management, product and website design, quality control, sales, operations.
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Industrial Designer, Sales ManagerGroup III InternationalManage product development in the US and overseas. Prepare client presentations for Target, Walmart, & many other national chains and office superstores. Product ideation, tooling, & packaging of soft & hard goods. Manage sales accounts including PD, pricing, and placement. Daedalus Excel Product Development
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Industrial DesignerReflex DesignSolidworks concepts foam modeling model fabrication
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Industrial Design InternshipBrain LabConcept sketching modeling & tooling parts ergonomic human patent drawings
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Graphic Design InternshipCave Imagescore principles of footwear design elements materials sketching and product rendering
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Product & Brand Manager, Senior Design ManagerBrain Lab
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Design & Product ManagerBrain LabMar 2007 - Dec 2016 (9 years 9 months)Footwear and brand development, marketing, customer service, and presentations for fashion brands Kenneth Cole, True Religion, Guess, Tommy Hilfiger, Pajar, Ben Sherman, Firetrap, Steve Madden, Creative Recreation, Armani, Sean John, Roberto Vasi, Vince Camuto, French Connection. Production and shipment of roughly 3 million pairs annually to retailers including Saks 5th Ave, Neiman Marcus, Macys, Nordstrom, DSW, Ross, etc.
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Awards
2008 - 2009 South Florida Chapter Chair IDSA
ALCOA Provisional Patent Award -
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@ElieMan, member since 2005
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