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Freelance Footwear Designer

Mexico City, Mexico / Los Angeles, CA
• Design footwear range in the form of sketches and digital renderings, utilizing Photoshop and Illustrator
• Conduct trend/lifestyle research to identify key characteristics of demographic, ensuring footwear is in line with target market
• Create and manage timely execution of tech packs and product specifications ensuring all level of detail is accurate and clear
• Deliver on time product solutions that align with the product calendar and business needs, ensuring all deadlines are met

• Conducted portfolio reviews/critiques utilizing art and design knowledge, breaking down technical and contextual information
• Counseled prospective international students regarding college’s policies and procedures including visa requirements
• Completed recruitment travel in territories across the U.S., Canada, Latin America and Asia, driving school enrollment

Admissions Counselor

• Executed immersive interactive experiences and public art installations for various clients and collaborators
• Developed, designed and tested prototypes ensuring efficiency and viability, expanding art to a diverse population
• Created blueprints and product specifications 
• Curated community panels and workshops connecting communities to art and technology

Multimedia Artist

• Managed daily operations of in-house manufacturing production, ensuring product specifications, quality standards and deadlines are met
• Be the main point of contact and communicator between all cross-functional departments
• Designed and developed small leather goods, ensuring alignment of priorities and design direction
• Collaborated with the master craftsman to develop prototypes from initial concept to final production
• Sourced materials and communicated with local and overseas vendors providing accurate cost estimates to help guide design
• Communicated with clients and collaborators on special projects, building and maintaining long lasting relationships

Special Projects Manager

• Designed and developed footwear designs in the form of hand models, sketches and renderings utilizing Photoshop, Illustrator and Rhino 3D
• Created tech pack with sewing and construction details including custom heel and sole specs/models
• Oversaw product fittings, recorded fit comments, details and adjustments, ensuring accuracy of samples
• Sourced materials, visited vendors and manufacturing sites to gain complete understanding of the development process
• Collaborated with in-house shoemakers to create prototypes,developing and fine-tuning designs

Footwear Design Intern

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Emily Leon: Freelance Footwear Designer in Los Angeles, CA

Emily Leon

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Otis College of Art and Design

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Otis College of Art and Design