New Product Development Manager, Soft Goods and Equipment

Angelica Grant Pro

Philadelphia, PA

slingdesigns.com

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Portfolio: www.slingdesigns.com

Goal-driven, New Product Development Manager with a focus on innovating designs.

Oversees the entire process of developing new products, from initial concept to market launch.

10 Years of ground breaking soft goods for major sporting goods brands.
Education
- Executive MBA in Business Administration, Management and Operations
  
  Quantic School of Business and Technology
  
  2024 - 2025
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design
  
  OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
  
  2010 - 2014
Experience
- New Product Development Manager, Soft Goods and Equipment
  
  LITT MFG, LLC
  
  Philadelphia, PA
  
  May 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
  
  Head of soft goods and manufacturing.
  
  -Working on Initiatives for DARPA Projects (Heavy Lift Drone)
  -Managing 3 Direct Reports and Factory Counterparts Internationally
  -Managing Yearly Budget Goals
  -Silhouette Engineering
  -Soft Goods Tech (Textiles, Foam, Electronics, and Hard Goods)
  -Factory Sourcing
  -Rendering Product Design Ideas
  -Techpacks
  -Presentations
- New Product Development Manager, Thaw Soft Goods and Equipment
  
  Alliance Consumer Group
  
  Philadelphia, PA
  
  Mar 2022 - Mar 2025 (3 years)
  
  Innovative soft goods products for the outdoor market.
  
  -Thaw Brand Team Lead
  -Product Roadmaps
  -Vision and Ideas
  -Innovations and Silhouette Engineering
  -Soft Goods Tech (Heated Apparel and Accessories)
  -Research and Analysis
  -BOMS
  -Costing
  -Factory Sourcing
  -Product Line Strategies
  -Product Development
  -Techpacks
  -Renderings
  -Research and Trend
- Lead Product Designer, Bags, Apparel and Accessories
  
  Geissele Automatics
  
  Philadelphia, PA
  
  Dec 2019 - Sep 2023 (3 years 9 months)
  
  Designing and developing backpacks, cases, sling packs, small accessories, apparel and new consumer goods as a new division in a manufacturing company. Developing a global sourcing network.
  
  -Illustrator CAD Presentations
  -Photoshop Renderings
  -Silhouette Development and Innovation
  -Techpacks
  -Sourcing Manufacturers
  -Concept Ideation Sketching
  -Textile Development and Innovation
  -Brand, Trend and Concept Research
  -Product and Color Story Presentations
  -Concept Development
  -Graphic Design
  -Logo Design
- Senior Product Designer (Temp)
  
  KELTY
  
  Boulder, CO
  
  May 2019 - Jul 2019 (2 months)
  
  Designing packs, sleeping bags and tents for S21. Presenting extensive research, trends and innovative concepts. Working through detailed ideation with final renderings.
  
  -Illustrator and Photoshop Rendering
  -Silhouette Development and Innovation
  -Revision Techpacks
  -Concept Ideation Sketching
  -Brand, Trend and Concept Research
  -Product and Color Story Presentations
  -Concept Development
  -Graphic Design
- Industrial Designer
  
  MORRISON ARCHITECTURAL SIGN COMPANY
  
  Dallas, TX
  
  Oct 2018 - Apr 2019 (6 months)
  
  Designing and developing architectural signage for clients. Creating detailed techpacks, Ai drawings, quotes and working with the shop to manufacture the end products; University of Texas, Baylor Hospital, Southwest Airlines, Texas Capital Bank,Turtle Creek, American Airlines, Texas Health Resources.
- Senior Product Designer, Bags
  
  BIOWORLD MERCHANDISING
  
  Dallas, TX
  
  Apr 2018 - Sep 2018 (5 months)
  
  Designing and developing backpacks, messenger bags and laptop bags for major television shows, movies and video games; Marvel, DC, Nintendo, Sega, Disney, Warner Brothers, Star Wars, Bethesda.
  
  -Illustrator and Photoshop Rendering
  -Techpack Specs
  -Silhouette Development and Innovation
  -Print and Pattern Design
  -Concept Ideation
  -Materials and Hardware Development
  -Brand and Concept Research
  -Concept Development
  -Product Presentations
  -Graphic Design
- Bags Technical Developer
  
  UNDER ARMOUR
  
  Baltimore, MD
  
  Jun 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year 9 months)
  
  Developing technical packs, lifestyle packs, duffles, dry bags, totes and laptop packs for outlet and retail stores.
  
  -Bag Development
  -Hardware Development/Design
  -Sourcing/Prep Materials and Hardware
  -Techpacks
  -Overseas Development
  -Brand and Concept Research
  -FOB Cost Analysis and Reports
  -Prototype Construction Revisions and Refinement
  -BOM Creation
  -Setting Margin Targets
  -Factory Allocations
- Product Designer - Bags/Luggage Division
  
  RANDA ACCESSORIES
  
  Bloomfield, NJ
  
  Jun 2015 - Jun 2016 (1 year)
  
  Designing and developing luggage collections and backpacks for brands; Columbia Sportswear, Timberland, Under Armour.
  
  -Sketching Concepts
  -Illustrator and Photoshop Rendering
  -Techpacks
  -Materials and Hardware Development
  -Brand and Concept Research
  -Concept Development
  -Overseas Development
  -Product Presentations
  -Graphic Design
- Product Designer - Bags (Agile Brands Division)
  
  THE OUTDOOR RECREATION GROUP
  
  Los Angeles, CA
  
  Jun 2014 - Jul 2015 (1 year 1 month)
  
  Designing and developing outdoor backpacks, messenger bags, laptop bags and briefs for brands; Columbia Sportswear, PFG, HP, Dell, Outdoor Products.
  
  -Sketching Concepts
  -Illustrator CADs
  -Photoshop Rendering
  -Techpacks
  -Materials and Hardware Development
  -Brand and Concept Research
  -Concept Development
  -Product Presentations
  -Photo Retouching Bags
  -Catalogs
  -Graphic Design
- Graphic Designer (Freelance)
  
  CROWN POINTE ESTATES
  
  Malibu, CA
  
  Dec 2012 - Jul 2014 (1 year 7 months)
  
  Marketing properties to high net worth individuals. Projects consisted of print and web based work. Created magazine ads for the Homes and Land magazine distributed throughout Malibu and Beverly Hills, CA. Designed post cards, flyers, stickers, 3D statue concept, brochures and inserts.
- Graphic/Web Designer
  
  IDEAL BRAND MARKETING
  
  Los Angeles, CA
  
  Mar 2014 - Jun 2014 (3 months)
  
  Graphic, website design and photography studio specializing in marketing for the jewelry industry. Working with clients to design and develop their websites through all pages, content and features of their site. I also work on print and web based advertisements.
- Graphic Designer
  
  COLLINS AVENUE
  
  Los Angeles, CA
  
  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012 (2 months)
  
  Developing new reality show concepts with the Anonymous Productions team. Created pitch presentations for each show incorporating thematic materials, graphics, and sample posters.
- Graphic Design Intern
  
  OMG HEAVEN COUTURE
  
  Los Angeles, CA
  
  Dec 2011 - Feb 2012 (2 months)
  
  Marketing clothing. Designed their line sheets/look-book & letterhead.
- Graphic/Web Designer (Freelance)
  
  U IN THE USA
  
  Los Angeles, CA
  
  May 2011 - Oct 2011 (5 months)
  
  Providing resources and guidance to international students. Created his business card, flyer, stationary materials, website banner & developed several website designs.
- Graphic/Packaging Designer (Freelance)
  
  CONVOLUTED CONSTRUCT
  
  New York, NY
  
  Jul 2011 - Sep 2011 (2 months)
  
  Marketing Clothing. Worked with my team to design the fashion magazine/look-book for the 2011 PROJECT trade show in NYC. Individually worked on posters, postcards and advertisements.
Awards

*Patent | Magazine Pouch, US D1,012,490, S, Jan 2024

One of the patents I made for Geissele Automatics is a dual magazine pouch for quick access usability. Developed the functionality and engineered the final product including the custom belt clip.

https://patents.google.com/patent/USD1012490S1/en?inventor=Angelica+Grant

*Patent | Article with Reconfigurable Straps, US20180344014A1, Jun 2018

Developed the functionality and concept of the Under Armour Change-Up Backpack. Designed and developed the new innovative double sided buckle which allows the bag to be flipped around & worn facing either direction. The buckle allows the shoulder straps to be adjustable, reversible & removable.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US20180344014A1/en

*All-American Makers | Discovery Science Channel Appearance, Feb 2016

Appeared in the television show All-American Makers on the Discovery Science Channel during the expert segment of the show as a design and development expert/consultant. I reviewed the high-tech electric skateboard called Open Air. The show features amateur inventors and homegrown innovators pitching their products for a chance to secure an investment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf1SbDVhCog

*Sling Designs ®, Founder, Nov. 2014 - Present

Designing the Future ™

https://www.linkedin.com/company/slingdesigns/about/?viewAsMember=true

*Getty Images/iStock Contributor, Aug 2020 - Present

My photography portfolio that documents my favorite travel photos and experiences throughout the years. Officially part of the Getty Images/iStock community.

https://www.istockphoto.com/portfolio/slingdesigns?assettype=image&sort=mostpopular

*ExpertVoice Profile, May 2019 - Present

Granted an exclusive access membership.

https://www.expertvoice.com/user/A1027ED01E3E403DA761845C0C79A6D9/profile
Affiliations

*VoyagePennsylvania, Press Release, Interview About Angelica Grant's Unique Story and Career Path, March 2026 - Present

https://voyagepennsylvania.com/interview/hidden-gems-meet-angelica-grant-of-litt-mfg-llc

*Honored Listee for Marquis Biographies Online, Marquis Who's Who, Oct. 2025 - Present

Credential ID: https://mbo.marquiswhoswho.com/login/?ReturnUrl=%2FBiography%2F4005873211

*Influential Women, Sponsorship and Award for being an Influential Woman in Soft Goods Manufacturing, Oct. 2025 - Present

Publication feature with my career details background:

https://influentialwomen.com/connect/angelica-grant

*Hollywood Weekly Magazine, June 2024 - Present

Publication featuring Sling Designs, Designing the future on page 19 of the January, 2026 edition, Hollywood Weekly printed magazine and online publuu.

https://publuu.com/flip-book/1043690/2312471/page/19

*Internet Movie Database, IMDb Profile, Feb. 2024 - Present

Headshot profile and bio for key lead roles and positions held in the television industry related to industrial design.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm15795933/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

*Industrial Designers Society of America, Social Coordinator, IDSA Denver Chapter Jan 2020-Jan 2021

Working with the Denver Chapter team to help plan meetings, events and learning sessions.

https://www.idsa.org/profile/angelica-grant/
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