Antonio Escario

Antonio Escario

Senior Footwear Designer and Developer · Rip Curl

San Clemente, CA

Work Experience

Senior Footwear Designer and Developer

Rip Curl

2014 – 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 Sandals

2009 – 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 Distribution

2008 – 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 Wetsuits

2006 – 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

Quiksilver

1998 – 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.

Education

Certificate in Design

Platt College

2001 – 2022

Certificate in Design

Interests

Living and loving a healthy life

Industries

OutdoorSurf

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