Brandon Barber

Senior Designer · Newell Brands Technical Apparel - Marmot/ExOfficio

Vancouver, British Columbia

In My Own Words

Innovative and thoughtful Apparel Designer, experienced in designing and developing collections for brands which push the boundaries while simultaneously adhering to the brand DNA of the client.

Work Experience

Designer II

Newell Brands Technical Apparel - Marmot/ExOfficio

2021 – Present

• Manage Men’s Lifestyle Outerwear & Sportswear categories for Marmot & ExOfficio brands. • Review all styles for construction, silhouette, fit & trim details; approves quality of factory samples • Research global marketplace interpreting consumer & market needs as they relate to the respective product category • Develop new product concepts, innovative fabrication & construction technologies into commercially viable product

Designer II

Ptarmigan Design Inc.

2015 – 2021

• Research, develop, articulate and contribute to athlete insight, sporting event decks, cultural trends, and competitive analysis • Assist in the research and development of innovation through a combination of materials, construction and silhouette • Use Company clients' brand DNA to filter relevant trends and inspiration to assist in creating trend, color, material, and silhouette insight with a performance POV • Assist in the creation and maintenance of presentation PPTs, technical packs and proto requests, and BOMs • Contribute original ideas to the design process using both electronic and hand sketching, taped garments • Communicate with Company client teams both internally (Design, Merchandising, Development, etc.) and externally (Vendors, Manufacturers, etc.) via email, weekly meeting touchpoints, etc

Design Intern

Icebreaker Merino Inc

2014 – 2015

• Assisted in the creation of presentation materials used internally for key checkpoints and meetings. • Maintained artwork files used by the Design, Merchandising and Development teams throughout the season • Contributed original ideas to the design process using electronic, hand sketching and taped garments • Assisted in the creation and maintenance of seasonal color palettes. • Applied and updated color to necessary artwork files throughout the season • Supported Design Director, Senior Designers and Color team with daily activities on a per need basis