Brandon Barber
Senior Designer
Vancouver | Canada
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In my own words
— BrandonInnovative 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.
Trajectory
Aug 2021 — Now
Designer II · Newell Brands Technical Apparel - Marmot/ExOfficio
• 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
Feb 2015 — Aug 2021
Designer II · Ptarmigan Design Inc.
• 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
Jun 2014 — Feb 2015
Design Intern · Icebreaker Merino Inc
• 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
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Education history
The Art Institute of Portland
Bachelors | 2010 - 2014





