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Design Director 

-Set the creative vision for the brand's activewear collections, ensuring alignment with the brand's identity and target audience.
-Stay updated on fashion trends, fitness industry developments, and market shifts to inform design decisions.
-Lead and inspire the design team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and the development of high-performance activewear.
-Oversee the creation of technically sound garment designs, considering factors like fabric technology, functionality, and performance.
-Develop a strategic product lineup, including performance wear, athleisure, and specialized activewear pieces. -Collaborate with suppliers to source cutting-edge, performance-enhancing materials and fabrics.
-Maintain strict quality standards, conducting thorough design reviews and ensuring products meet performance expectations.
-Manage design budgets effectively, optimizing resources while maintaining high-quality design standards.
-Promote sustainable design practices within the activewear brand, considering eco-friendly materials and processes. -Work closely with marketing, production, and sales teams to ensure seamless product development, successful launches, and brand growth.
-Specifically contributed to 20% increase in account volume

-Successfully built, trained, and restructured the design team for enhanced efficiency and precision.
-Spearheaded the creation and implementation of procedures spanning development through production, ensuring a seamless workflow.
-Managed diverse teams, including design, technical design, styling, and photography, fostering collaboration and creativity.
-Personally curated seasonal mood boards, trend reports, color stories, and key concepts/capsules for each season. -Collaborated closely with the marketing department, curating photo shoots and developing innovative campaigns. -Skillfully negotiated all costing and MOQs with factories, maintaining margins and ideal retail prices.
-Sourced and set up new factories for development, ensuring a diverse and reliable supply chain.
-Reviewed and approved all designs and tech packs to uphold brand standards.
-Created design and production timelines, ensuring alignment with production schedules and team productivity. -Designed exclusive influencer collaborations and exclusive collections for seasonal high-exposure marketing campaigns, driving brand visibility.
-Managed all categories of design, including cut/sew, full fashion, swim wear, denim, soft bottoms, graphics, athleisure, lounge, and intimates, providing comprehensive creative direction.

Design Director

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Megan Marchese: Design Director  in Anaheim Hills, CA

Megan Marchese: Design Director in Anaheim Hills, CA

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