Megan Beltz

Hand tied & dyed textiles

-Interim Design Manager
-Instrumental in relaunching brand Sonoma Goods for Life (250M+)
-Leader in developing athleisure business for brand
-Managed color, concept and print & pattern for categories
-Benchmarked & updated fits for brand
-Developed 4 direct reports and provided leadership to cross functional team
-Frequent overseas travel to execute & develop seasonal lines-Interim Design Manager -Instrumental in relaunching brand Sonoma Goods for Life (250M+) -Leader in developing athleisure business for brand -Managed color, concept and print & pattern for categories -Benchmarked & updated fits for brand -Developed 4 direct reports and provided leadership to cross functional team -Frequent overseas travel to execute & develop seasonal lines

Reinvented core programs i.e. mesh, supima, super tee and serious sweats (45M+)
-Launched Durable Goods “Made in the USA” athletic program
-Helped launch Canvas brand
-Owned color, print and pattern for categories
-Driver in concept direction and seasonal looks
-Grew swim business by +2M with innovative product & finishes (6M+)

Freelance apparel designer & technical designer for womens cut n sew knits

-Owner of core programs i.e. basic/stretch mesh
-Worked with R&D team on executing dying techniques, washes, and prints
-Owned development and execution of seasonal fabrics, trims and embroidery
-Integral in first iconic big pony player & line of Wimbledon & US Open products
-Set up seasonal showroom looks for “Ralph” walk thru

Served as community liaison in flagship Soho store to build relationships with local establishments, celebrities & stylists, high profile, and frequent customers and other business partners (2002-2003)
-Leader of AE Foundation committee (outreach to charitable organizations, set up community events)
-Assisted with concept boards and "rigs", color palettes and sketches for Men’s and Women’s design
-Learned hands on training from leaders in all areas (design, technical, PD and PR) for the design internship program