Experience
Fabdog Inc.
Lead Designer, Product Development | January 2024 - Present
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Lead end-to-end design and product development of pet apparel and toys from concept through production-ready sampling and buyer approval
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Design and develop top-selling private-label pet apparel and toy assortments for national retailers including TJMaxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Ross, PetSmart
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Set design priorities and timelines across seasonal assortments to support sampling, buyer reviews, and production schedules
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Drive concept development, trend research, material and fabric selection, color strategy, and construction direction across seasonal assortments
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Own buyer-facing CAD presentations and visual mock-ups; present concepts, incorporate feedback, and refine designs throughout development
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Partner directly with the CEO and leadership to evolve product categories while maintaining Fabdog’s brand DNA
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Prepare and submit licensed designs for licensor approval
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Build CADs, technical sketches, and original artwork for sampling, buyer presentations, and production
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Manage daily communication with overseas factories, overseeing sampling timelines, revisions, and quality execution
Associate Product Designer | January 2023 - December 2023
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Designed and developed seasonal pet apparel and pet toy assortments
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Built production-ready CADs and tech specs for overseas manufacturers
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Collaborated with buyers and internal teams to revise designs and color assortments to align with brand, cost, and retail requirements
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Supported sampling, revisions, and production execution
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Assisted in concept development, CAD creation, and packaging design
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Maintained catalogs, apparel guides, and product specifications
High Intencity Corp. | Neon Tuesday
Product Designer | September 2019 - November 2022
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Lead designer on Hot Topic and BoxLunch accounts, creating licensed accessories, jewelry, and novelty items for national retail distribution
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Designed a wide range of accessories and novelty products, including cosmetic bags, pouches, jewelry, and giftable items using studio assets, original artwork, and licensed patterns
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Created and executed CAD presentations, mock-ups, and production-ready artwork for sales and buyer presentations
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Developed licensed products across major brands including Disney, Sanrio, Warner Bros., and Mattel, adhering to licensor style guides
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Merchandised seasonal and core accessory assortments in collaboration with sales, licensing, and design leadership
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Partnered with the VP of Design to conceptualize and design jewelry and accessories collections aligned with trend and brand direction
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Built tech specs and CADs for manufacturers, ensuring accuracy for sampling
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Communicated cross-functionally with sales and licensing teams to execute custom programs for accounts including Hot Topic, BoxLunch, ShopDisney, Spencer’s, Claire’s, Spirit Halloween, Party City, Books-A-Million, Hobby Lobby
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Balanced creativity with strict brand guidelines and licensor requirements while maintaining strong commercial appeal
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Designed the best-selling Hello Kitty assortment in Hot Topic history
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Applied pop culture insight and trend forecasting to create giftable, trend-driven product programs for boutiques and national retailers
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University, College at Florham
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts & Graphic Design | 2013-2017
Graduated Cum Laude
Skills
Jewelry Design
Accessory Design
Private Label
Pet Apparel Design
Overseas Production
Product Development
Pet Toy Design
Tech Specs
Licensing
Programs
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Premiere
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Acrobat
Figma (Basic)
Shopify
Microsoft Office
Licensing Experience
I am experienced in designing licensed consumer products, preparing approval-ready materials that align with brand standards and licensor guidelines.
