Antonio Escario
Senior Footwear Designer and Developer · Rip Curl
San Clemente, CA
Work Experience
Senior Footwear Designer and Developer
Rip Curl2014 – 2022
• Designed and materialized sandals design for Global briefs. • Developed all new designs and conducted commutation to factories. • Conducted Global production presentations and US seasonal sales meeting presentation • Manage Global product strategic matrix and seasonal design spec. • Manage Global sandal PLM.
Senior Footwear Designer
Reef Sandals2009 – 2014
• Designed specific product to meet seasonal product strategies. • Developed tech packs and coordinated with developer and factory through final confirmation of samples • SMU Designer – Meet with and research key retailers environment to help achieve strategic goal. • Understand mold design in compress process and injected.
Senior Sandal and Bag Designer
DVS/Podium Distribution2008 – 2009
• Revamped and reinvented entire DVS sandal line through the Summer 2010 line • Created and developed all new foot bed, outsole, strap designs, and bag designs • Invented “Blister Resister” straps, patent pending • Conducted sales presentations
Senior Men’s Footwear and Accessory Designer
O'Neill Wetsuits2006 – 2008
• Design categories: sandals, headwear, belts, wallets, key chains, travel accessories • Created a link between cut and sew and accessory/shoe designs to establish a cohesive line • Developed exciting new design concepts, while keeping staple designs fresh and strong • Balanced the line appropriately from core basic to fashion designs
Retail Shop Installation Manager/Merchandising Specialist
Quiksilver1998 – 2002
• Managed fixture, product, and marketing installation at new retail stores across the U.S. • Developed and implemented corporate merchandising standards for product placement and display.
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