Hilary Henderson
BLOOMFIELD HILLS,MI
Summary
Dynamic Senior Product Designer with a proven track record at Fashion Angels and Playmonster, where I launched new sub-brands and designed innovative and award winning products. Skilled in product design and project management, I excel in cross-functional collaboration and creative problem solving, driving successful market introductions and enhancing brand identity.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Product Designer
Fashion Angels
Bloomfield Hills, MI
09.2025 - 04.2026
- At Fashion Angels, I played a pivotal role in launching a new craft sub-brand, successfully bringing a new product to market within six months.
- Designed unique DIY beauty items, jewelry, and bag charms, introducing fresh perspectives in the girls craft space.
- Honed product design and market analysis skills, enhancing brand's innovative identity.
Product Development Designer
PlayMonster
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
06.2021 - 10.2025
- Led design and development of all arts and crafts brands at PlayMonster, creating projects from concept to launch.
- Contributed to award-winning innovations at PlayMonster, earning TOTY award for Nature Scavenger Hunt in 2022.
- Introduced 'Let's Learn to' line, demonstrating expertise in product design and project management.
Product Development Designer
Ann Williams
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
09.2017 - 10.2021
- Designed and patented product concepts, launching a new nature line and enhancing product offerings.
- Developed the craft and activities line for Craft-tastic and Loopdedoo Brand at Ann Williams, expanding product portfolio.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and alignment throughout development stages.
Senior Footwear Designer
Eastman Group
04.2009 - 08.2010
- Exclusive Designer for Crayola Footwear line for Toddler and Infants
- Created all the packaging and P.O.P displays
- Created presentations and catalog for the Sales reps to aid presentations
Senior Footwear Designer / Marketing
Synclaire Brands, INC
01.2002 - 08.2009
- Led the design for Michael Kors and Stuart Weitzman Infant lines, focusing on innovative footwear solutions.
- Head designer for the patented Sleepers slipper footwear, enhancing product uniqueness and market appeal.
- Developed creative marketing concepts and packaging designs for Stuart Weitzman Kids and Michael Kors Kids.
Footwear Designer/ Marketing
BCNY International
09.1999 - 04.2009
- Developed innovative marketing and branding strategies for private and branded lines, including packaging, hangtags, point of purchase, and point of sale fixtures.
- Girls product designer for our children's footwear licensed brands Stevies, Justice for girls, Limited Too, Heatherette, and numerous private label brands for large retailers Wal-Mart, Target, Payless.
- Created CADS to support sales presentations for retail vendors. and trend boards to aid sales team in product visualization campaigns to potential retail vendors.
- Conducted trend analysis and product development through factory visits and research trips to China, Europe, and the U.S.
- Executed extensive trend research to inform seasonal line creation.
- Attended all trade shows to present footwear line to the buyers.
Girls Line Builder
Fisher-Price Footwear The Chadwick Group
Chicago, Illinois
05.1998 - 08.1999
- Designed the girls Fisher-Price infant and toddler footwear and led the Wal-Mart account, traveling extensively to present the line with the sales team.
- Analyzed sales data to identify growth opportunities, contributing to 50% increase after joining team.
- Created trend boards from research and shopping to support sales team presentations to retailers.
- Designed footwear and fixture concepts, facilitating product development.
- Traveled to Asia to visit factories and work on product development.
Internship
Wolverine World Wide
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Coordinated seasonal trend board layouts to support design direction.
- Acquired in-depth understanding of footwear design and product development roles.
- Gained comprehensive insights by rotating through Marketing, Sales, Product, and Store Front divisions.
- Sketched for the Hush Puppies Women's Designer.
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Fashion Merchandising
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH01-1998
Skills
- Product design
- Project Management
- Prototyping
- Trend forecasting
- Creative problem solving
- Adobe creative suite
- Product specifications
- Illustration
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Mockups and prototypes
- Design process
- Material sourcing
Personal Information
Title: Senior Product Designer
Languages
English
Accomplishments
- TOTY Award winner specialty craft category
Timeline
Senior Product Designer
Fashion Angels
09.2025 - 04.2026
Product Development Designer
PlayMonster
06.2021 - 10.2025
Product Development Designer
Ann Williams
09.2017 - 10.2021
Senior Footwear Designer
Eastman Group
04.2009 - 08.2010
Senior Footwear Designer / Marketing
Synclaire Brands, INC
01.2002 - 08.2009
Footwear Designer/ Marketing
BCNY International
09.1999 - 04.2009
Girls Line Builder
Fisher-Price Footwear The Chadwick Group
05.1998 - 08.1999
Internship
Wolverine World Wide
01.1995 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Fashion Merchandising
Bowling Green State University