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Footwear Designer/Developer

Michael Wu

New York, NY
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    Versatile Senior Footwear Designer with over fifteen years of commercial success in both men’s and kid’s shoes. Extensive experience in urban casual and life-style athletic categories. Deep knowledge of shoe making craft, as well as line building and product development. Excellent technical and drawing skills. Motivated and detail oriented individual able to meet deadlines while achieving the highest level of quality and accuracy.

  • Education
    • Graphic Design and Computers
      New York Baruch College
      2000
  • Experience
    • Senior Footwear Designer
      EASTMAN FOOTWEAR GROUP
      New York, NY
      Jun 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 7 months)
      Design both men's and kid's in casual and athletic footwear for IZOD, GBX, U.S. POLO ASSN. Manage product development from prototypes, materials, outsole blueprints, to final samples. Generate CADs, illustrations, and tech packs. Travel to factories in China to ensure material and sample quality. Study fashion trends and present targeted new designs to increase market share.
    • Senior Footwear Designer
      HARBOR FOOTWEAR GROUP
      Port Washington, NY
      Apr 2006 - Jun 2018 (12 years 2 months)
      Design men's casual and fashion footwear for BASS, IZOD, GBX, SIMPLE, and IMPULSE. Researched and analyzed market trends. Travel overseas for product developments. Create logo, shoe box, story board and advertise design for client presentation. Collaborating with management and sales team to build assortment. Responsible for major customer samples for BELK, JOURNEYS, STAGE, JCP, DSW.
    • Footwear Designer
      ANTHONY L&S
      Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
      Aug 2000 - Apr 2006 (5 years 8 months)
      Design men's urban athletics and boots footwear for FUBU, USPA, MOUNTAIN GEAR. Research and evaluated market trends as they relate to each brand. Follow up special-make-up project for specific customer. Travel overseas for footwear development projects.
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    • Footwear
  • Skills
    • Footwear
    • Fashion Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Illustration
    • Illustrator
    • Photoshop
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