Eric Colton

Ensure helmet and footwear department project objectives are completed on time and within budget through multi-level project tracking, detailed process definition, and cross-departmental collaboration
Utilize Confluence, JIRA and Roadmunk integration in the project tracking process to facilitate information sharing and coordination across departments
Review and provide direction on product management, design and development deliverables
Define and manage project timelines from the initial product brief through the entire go to market process.

Build product briefs focused on bringing the best products to market by distilling customer needs into clear targets and setting comprehensive development timelines
Balance the needs of design, development, engineering and supply chain to keep projects on schedule, scope and budget
Develop short term product lines and long term 5-year strategies
Identify key product initiatives and opportunities
Project management to ensure on time delivery
Financial analysis, budgeting and reporting to stakeholders
Collaborate across Design, Retail Services, Marketing and Supply Chain to build successful products and a cohesive go to market strategy

Graphic design and development for the helmet product line
Oversee contract designers for special graphic projects and recruit talent when necessary
Travel to factories internationally to manage manufacturing and correct production challenges
Product Line Management, Line Planning and data entry
Finalized product costing with manufacturers

Design of wetsuits and personal flotation devices (PFDs) from conceptualization to production, specializing in product design, graphic development and market research
Design and development of the Fall 2010 Prime wetsuit
Introduced d3o impact protection to 2009 competition wakeboard vests
Continuous communication with overseas manufacturing