— EXPERIENCES

2023 - PRESENT

Associate Creative Director

Consult brands on design and category expansions in travel, tabletop, home decor, and pet categories. Conduct whitespace research and trend analysis and build in-house brand concepts for retailers, including Target, Walmart, TJX, and Costco.

2020 - 2022

Design Director

Directed brand development and product design for BarkBox’s latest brand, BarkHome, focusing on dog accessories in categories such as sleep, wearables, feed, and high-performance toys. Managed creative teams, development calendars, and cross-functional collaboration with partners such as Petco, Petsmart, and Target.

2018 - 2020 

CONSULTANT DESIGN DIRECTOR

Consulted in brand development and designed housewares for Barneys’ privately owned labels, including Lisa Perry, Barneys, and Fred’s. Managed cost sheets, development calendars, and communications with overseas vendors.

2018-2020

DESIGN DIRECTOR

Conducted whitespace research and trend analysis and built merchandising strategies for travel, tabletop, soft home, and pet categories. Successfully pitched the brand concept and secured an exclusive launch deal with Nordstrom.

2012 - 2018

DESIGN DIRECTOR

Oversaw design and development for Martha Stewart Collections’ categories, including tabletop, food prep, home decor, and gifts. Created seasonal trend and color directions and collaborated with retail partners on merchandising strategies.

2010 - 2012

Industrial Designer

Managed designs for client accounts such as KitchenAid, Waterford Crystals, and Barnes and Noble. Consulted, designed, and developed blue sky concept designs and ready-for-market concepts for categories including home electronics, electronic accessories, and tabletop.

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