Samuel Richer

MTB footwear designer.

I am supervising a team of product manager and developer which are responsible for creating seasonal hard good products for our cycling line list. Our product range includes bicycles, helmets, shoes, eyewear, bags, ...

My goal is to set them up for success and achieve great products seasons after seasons.

- Seeks trends, design awesome shoes!
- Create and update "tech. packs" that follows Native's core values and aesthetic;
- 2D blueprints revisions (outsole, midsole, components);
- Manage prototypes making from the first sample to the pre-production run;
- Maintain efficient communication between different asian partners (China);
- Frequent travel to Asia.

- Market and competitors study;
- Propose new product line (Gloves, socks and bags);
- Design new products;
- Create and update "tech. packs";
- Create and follow up development schedule;
- Negociate prices with suppliers.

- Create and update "tech. packs" that follows company quality standards and product performance requirements;
-Design shoes and boots using Sketchbook Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop;
- Making sample mock ups;
- Understanding, following and conforming to CSA, ASTM, EN and ISO standards;
- 2D blueprints revisions (outsole, midsole, components);
- Manage prototypes making from the first sample to the pre-production run;
- Maintain efficient communication between different asian partners (Cambodia, China, Vietnam and Taiwan);
- Frequent travel to asia.

In other words: tech. packs creation, problem solving, project management, design.