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Senior Design Manager
Woodbury, CT
Jun 2013 - Feb 2021 (7 years 8 months)
• Led a team of designers for the yearly creation of color and graphics for bicycle frames and equipment.
• Directed the introduction of the yearly color palette and presented the product vision to global stakeholders.
• Managed the product briefing process ensuring timely delivery and completeness to graphic designers.
• Partnered with an array of global suppliers to develop innovative coatings for paint and decal treatments.
• Managed a team of Taiwan based paint engineers to ensure producibility of all design concepts. Drove responsiveness, sub-supplier selection and mass-production readiness for new finishes.
• Partnered with Product Managers and Sourcing to ensure timely delivery of finished frames meeting all cost targets.
• Responsible for the creation of road bike graphic concepts and art files for key athletes and teams.
• Designed the yearly graphic packages for several bike models delivering in excess of $200mm in revenue.
• Partnered with the Marketing Team to tell the graphics story via inspiration, customization, painting process and uniqueness through limited availability.
• Audited and approved product photography ensuring accurate representation for the company website.