Hubert vo
Fort Lee
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Director
Trans Pacific Wholesale Inc.
Hauppauge
08.2023 - Current
- Proficient in creating line art & color cads in Adobe Illustrator
- Footwear technical construction
- Design problem solving
- Proven ability to create a design offering that supports the creative direction and is aligned with the commercial merchandising strategy
- Product design and development processes
- Product manufacturing processes including materials, fabrics, outsole compound
- Color trends, color mixing, color compatibility, and color placement
- Power point and Keynote Presentation
- Trend boards and Concept building
- Strong knowledge of fashion and market trends
- Design management
- Takes initiative and can manage overlapping projects in a dynamic environment
- Overseeing fabric R&D and product components
Wholesales/PR Consultant
Williamson PR
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Manage revenue, P&L & joint business plan targets for Chimala, Dr.Collectors, Sunray Sportswear & Mature Ha to drive growth and market penetration.
- Manage and collaborate with Brand owners to align on sales strategies, manage pricing, and execute campaigns organically.
- Monitor competitor activities and market trends, and use insights to develop strategies that differentiate our products and drive sales growth.
- Analyze sales data and generate reports to track wholesale performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to optimize growth.
- Identify and establish relationships with other potential retail & e commerce partners in alignment with the broader omni-channel strategy.
- Coordinates the development of key seasonal product placements and feature stories for Nanamica through various Press, Online lifestyle blogs & social media.
- Build and cultivate media and influencer relationships to contribute to earned media and social strategies.
- Proactively and continually help shape and craft stories to stand out among the thousands of pitches which reporters receive every day to secure press during relevant, cultural moments.
Senior Manager of Design & Development
Genesco
New York
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Executed product design and development processes aligned with commercial merchandising strategy.
- Created line art and color cads in Adobe Illustrator to support design vision.
- Managed design initiatives, demonstrating strong ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
- Conducted fabric R&D and evaluated product components for technical construction of footwear.
- Analyzed color trends, mixing, compatibility, and placement for cohesive designs.
- Developed compelling trend boards and concepts to drive creative direction.
- Crafted impactful presentations using PowerPoint and Keynote to convey design ideas.
- Applied extensive knowledge of fashion and market trends to inform design decisions.
Director of Overseas R&D Development
AL&S
09.2011 - 12.2019
- Multiple trips consisted of over a year spent overseas
- Fabric Research responsibilities included sourcing the market for new materials, PU, trims, and leathers.
- Design development of outsoles and uppers.
- Overlooked sampling at various stages
Special Projects Designer
Invincible
01.2008 - 02.2011
- Designed collaborative efforts with Vans, New Balance, Medicom Bearbrick
Designer
Undefeated
01.2005 - 10.2009
- Designed & developed UNDFTD collaborative footwear with Nike, Reebok, New Balance, Asics, Puma, & Adidas.
- Other responsibilities included dealing with fabric factories, overlooking samples, and quality control.
- Highlights include the Nike Union Dunk, Reebok 20 Pump Bringback Rain Check, and Reebok Questions.
Project Manager
Karmaloop
01.2007 - 04.2009
- Designed & developed collaborative smu product for various streetwear companies including Black Scale, Mighty Healthy, and Diamond Supply Company.
- Projects included Casio G-shock, Starter Cap, & Diamod Supply Denim.
Head Footwear Designer
Greedy Genius
01.2005 - 10.2007
- Responsible for design and development of footwear from initial concepts to confirmation samples.
- Maintained linesheets and scheduled shipment of goods.
Owner
Kustom Kix
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Created original custom handpainted sneakers for Fred Segal, Nike Bluehaus, and members of the Hip-Hop community.
- Celebrity clientelle included P Diddy, 50 Cent, Jadakiss, Chris Brown, T-Pain, Nas, Nelly, Fat Joe, Sean Paul and Elton John.
Education
BBA - Graphic Design
Brooks College
Long Beach, CA08.2000
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
- Footwear technical construction
- Product development and design
- Color trend analysis
- Design management and strategy
- Market analysis and research
- Branding and merchandising strategies
- Effective communication skills
- Creative direction and illustration
- Presentation design and skills
- Problem solving and strategic thinking
- Time management and workflow optimization
- Cross-functional collaboration and team coordination
- Design leadership and supervision
- Concept development in design
Timeline
Design Director
Trans Pacific Wholesale Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Wholesales/PR Consultant
Williamson PR
07.2022 - 07.2023
Senior Manager of Design & Development
Genesco
01.2020 - 12.2021
Director of Overseas R&D Development
AL&S
09.2011 - 12.2019
Special Projects Designer
Invincible
01.2008 - 02.2011
Project Manager
Karmaloop
01.2007 - 04.2009
Designer
Undefeated
01.2005 - 10.2009
Head Footwear Designer
Greedy Genius
01.2005 - 10.2007
Owner
Kustom Kix
01.2000 - 01.2004
BBA - Graphic Design
Brooks College
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