Matt Galen

* Accountable for design of all wovens, walk shorts, outerwear and layering pieces along with significant contributions to knits, fitness product and graphics.
* Development and selection of new fabrics and trim packages.
* Improved work processes, meeting structure and collaboration between design and development.
* Key designer in growing the Nordstrom business exponentially.
* Expanded the casual lifestyle offering in main line sportswear to help grow our customer base.
* Mentorship and insights provided for less experienced designers.

* Responsible for researching and designing all wovens, knits, fleece and jackets.
* Selection and development of fabrics and trims for each season.
* Creative direction for prints and embellishments
* Seasonal development of specialized product for global and SMU accounts.
* Presentation of all tops categories at sales meetings.
* Approval comments for fabrics, lab dips and embellishments.
* Maintenance of PLM files for each style.

Direction, design, and development of all sportswear for all national accounts. Creation and delivery of merchandised presentations and sample lines for each customer. Spearheading of research and communication for all trend and color strategies. Design oversight for branded, private label, and licensed projects.

* Concept and development of made to order trend and sportswear presentations for accounts
including Nordstrom, Macy’s, Urban Outfitters, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Target, Sears, and Wal-Mart.
* Close communication with accounts and internal managers to increase product sales growth and appeal.
* Development and selection of silhouettes, fits, fabrics, and trim packages.
* Management and direction for a team of designers through a wide variety of Young Mens
and Boys 8-20 programs.
* Leader for all research, development, and selection of fabric, trim, and color.
* Collaboration with designers and merchants to create and implement new brands at retail.
* Streamlining of development process by implementing a more detailed, organized approach.
* Significantly increased key cut and sew businesses at retail. Raised Hybrid’s tank top program from 800k to
1.75 million units within one year.

Accountable for the direction and design of all sportswear categories. Maintained responsibility for all
trend research, design strategies and corporate presentations. Led textile development efforts in cooperation
with Kohl’s.

* Cohesive direction, design, and color stories for all sportswear categories.
* Led design process and set overarching creative tone from concept to finished product.
* Responsible for all preparation and merchandised presentations of trend and product.
* Collaborative input and direction for prints and graphics.
* Organized and led trend research trips, reports, and presentations.
* Prepared and executed all trend and color direction.
* Development and selection of silhouettes, fits, fabrics, and trim packages.
* Supervised Young Mens, Boys and Kids designers and ensured high design standards.
* Oversaw product uniformity and cohesion across the entire range.
* Lead presenter at sales meetings and category break out groups.
* Extensive travel required for presentations, meetings, and trend shopping.

* Researched, designed, and developed all knits, fleece, and sweaters.
* Merchandised and presented product for inter-departmental and sales meetings.
* Worked in collaboration with design team to create seasonal direction for trend and color.
* Developed all knits, fleece, and sweaters for QuikJean and QuikLimited lines.
* Significantly increased sales and appeal in each sportswear category.
* Recognized for innovation and creativity in product assortments.
* Creation of trim and branding packages.
* Maintained and managed effective partnerships with vendors.
* Partnered with product development and sourcing teams to troubleshoot quality issues.
* Extensive overseas travel for trend and product development.
* Managed and mentored three assistants who went on to Senior Designer careers.

* Responsible for design of all tee graphics and advertising campaigns for X70 premium brand.
* Designed novelty tee and fleece silhouettes
* Created graphics, appliques, and special embellishments for Quiksilver.
* Press checks and approvals of screenprints.

* Researched and designed all t-shirt and sportswear graphics.
* Created all advertising campaigns and selected all team rider photos.
* Designed and facilitated production of all product catalogs.
* Press checked and approved all screenprint art and catalog printing.