Functional Skills
Vendor Management
Product Strategy
Instructional Design
Market Research
Product Design
Product Development
Product Innovation
Product Support
Software Skills
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe XD
Airtable
Miro
Outlook
Sector Experience
Manufacturing
Retail
Languages
English
French
Countries Worked In
CANotable Clients
SPANX
Experience
Spanx
Design
Freelance Contract Senior Designer
11/2020 - 10/2025
• Partnered with the VP of Design to develop mood boards and concept samples for seasonal Kick-Off meetings.
• Designed Loungewear, Activewear, Apparel, and Outerwear.
• Led all phases of product creation, from research and sketching to final tech pack delivery.
• Participated in coloring the line and key looks across multiple fabric categories.
• Maintained design aesthetic integrity throughout the fitting process (both remotely and in-office).
• Managed design workload and guided Associate Designers, both remotely and in person.
• Ensured accuracy in color bills of materials within the PLM system for precise product execution.
• Traveled to the head office for seasonal strategy meetings.
• Designed Loungewear, Activewear, Apparel, and Outerwear.
• Led all phases of product creation, from research and sketching to final tech pack delivery.
• Participated in coloring the line and key looks across multiple fabric categories.
• Maintained design aesthetic integrity throughout the fitting process (both remotely and in-office).
• Managed design workload and guided Associate Designers, both remotely and in person.
• Ensured accuracy in color bills of materials within the PLM system for precise product execution.
• Traveled to the head office for seasonal strategy meetings.
ivivva by lululemon
Design
Design Manager
1/2018 - 1/2020
• Collaborated with the SVP of Women's Design, CPO, and cross-functional partners each season.
• Led the Ivivva Design Team, managing and mentoring designers while overseeing Studio, Seamless, and Sweater categories.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to develop product strategies, line plans, and Raw Material Briefs.
• Created seasonal mood boards and key looks to drive design direction.
• Applied color across all products and led outfitting within collections.
• Worked closely with the concept team, brand team, and e-commerce stylists to bring the seasonal vision to life.
• Developed and managed designers, refining leadership and people management skills.
• Recruited, transitioned, and promoted top design talent.
• Traveled to Asia and the U.S. to engage with athletes and vendor partners.
• Led the Ivivva Design Team, managing and mentoring designers while overseeing Studio, Seamless, and Sweater categories.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to develop product strategies, line plans, and Raw Material Briefs.
• Created seasonal mood boards and key looks to drive design direction.
• Applied color across all products and led outfitting within collections.
• Worked closely with the concept team, brand team, and e-commerce stylists to bring the seasonal vision to life.
• Developed and managed designers, refining leadership and people management skills.
• Recruited, transitioned, and promoted top design talent.
• Traveled to Asia and the U.S. to engage with athletes and vendor partners.
ivivva by lululemon
Design
Senior Designer
1/2016 - 1/2018
• Designed knitwear, seamless, studio, lounge, and outerwear, ensuring a cohesive aesthetic.
• Led and developed studio designers and a junior designer, providing mentorship and creative direction.
• Oversaw fit sessions, ensuring design integrity and functionality.
• Organized and led design meetings with young athletes to gather performance and style insights.
• Partnered with the vision team to integrate graphics into garments, aligning with brand storytelling.
• Traveled to Asia, the USA, and South America for research, vendor collaboration, and athlete engagement.
• Led and developed studio designers and a junior designer, providing mentorship and creative direction.
• Oversaw fit sessions, ensuring design integrity and functionality.
• Organized and led design meetings with young athletes to gather performance and style insights.
• Partnered with the vision team to integrate graphics into garments, aligning with brand storytelling.
• Traveled to Asia, the USA, and South America for research, vendor collaboration, and athlete engagement.
ivivva by lululemon
Design
Designer
1/2013 - 1/2016
• Designed studio and outerwear styles with a focus on performance and aesthetics.
• Led the Fast Turn program, developing prototypes with liability fabrics to test silhouettes.
• Partnered with the vision team to implement garment graphics.
• Gathered insights from young athletes in design meetings.
• Managed and mentored an Assistant Designer.
• Traveled to Asia to collaborate with vendors on materials and production.
• Led the Fast Turn program, developing prototypes with liability fabrics to test silhouettes.
• Partnered with the vision team to implement garment graphics.
• Gathered insights from young athletes in design meetings.
• Managed and mentored an Assistant Designer.
• Traveled to Asia to collaborate with vendors on materials and production.
DYNAMITE GROUP
Design
Designer
1/2010 - 1/2013
• Designed trend-forward woven tops, dresses, and skirts.
• Developed category-driven strategies with merchandising to surpass forecasted sales plans.
• Partnered with fit specialists and pattern makers to perfect in-house prototypes.
• Led trim development and sourced trend-right materials tailored to customer preferences.
• Managed and mentored junior and assistant designers.
• Conducted trend research and vendor collaborations across Europe, Asia, and the USA.
• Developed category-driven strategies with merchandising to surpass forecasted sales plans.
• Partnered with fit specialists and pattern makers to perfect in-house prototypes.
• Led trim development and sourced trend-right materials tailored to customer preferences.
• Managed and mentored junior and assistant designers.
• Conducted trend research and vendor collaborations across Europe, Asia, and the USA.
DYNAMITE GROUP
Design
Junior Designer
1/2007 - 1/2010
• Developed a deep understanding of the product lifecycle, from concept to production.
• Supported the Senior Designer across all seasonal tasks, including research, design, and raw material & trim development.
• Attended fit sessions to refine prototypes and in-house samples.
• Participated in coloring the line and collaborated with the concept team on print artworks and graphic placements.
• Partnered with and provided guidance to assistant designers.
• Traveled internationally (Europe, Asia & USA) for trend research and vendor collaborations..
● INTERNSHIPS
• Supported the Senior Designer across all seasonal tasks, including research, design, and raw material & trim development.
• Attended fit sessions to refine prototypes and in-house samples.
• Participated in coloring the line and collaborated with the concept team on print artworks and graphic placements.
• Partnered with and provided guidance to assistant designers.
• Traveled internationally (Europe, Asia & USA) for trend research and vendor collaborations..
● INTERNSHIPS
Tiger J NYC
Design
Intern
1/2006 - 4/2006
• Developed and maintained product illustrations throughout the design process.
• Created detailed technical sheets to support product development.
• Assembled presentation boards for buyer meetings, showcasing the product line.
• Conducted creative research and marketplace analysis to inform design decisions.
• Volunteered at Jason Wu's debut runway show, assisting with backstage setup.
• Attended the Marc by Marc Jacobs fashion show for industry exposure and trend insights.
• Created detailed technical sheets to support product development.
• Assembled presentation boards for buyer meetings, showcasing the product line.
• Conducted creative research and marketplace analysis to inform design decisions.
• Volunteered at Jason Wu's debut runway show, assisting with backstage setup.
• Attended the Marc by Marc Jacobs fashion show for industry exposure and trend insights.
Natalie Dumeix Atelier, Paris, France
Design
Intern
6/2003 - 7/2003
• Developed paper patterns from existing blocks and designer illustrations.
• Cut and sewed prototype and collection samples with precision.
• Graded patterns to meet specific customer measurements.
• Coordinated with subcontractors and trim suppliers to ensure material quality and production timelines.
• Cut and sewed prototype and collection samples with precision.
• Graded patterns to meet specific customer measurements.
• Coordinated with subcontractors and trim suppliers to ensure material quality and production timelines.