Jeff Boster
FOOTWEAR DESIGNER
LADERA RANCH | United States
Skills
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Industries
Skate
Snow
Surf
In my own words
— JeffSenior-level designer specializing in Footwear, Backpack/Luggage, Accessories, and Technical Apparel.
In addition, I have years of experience designing original prints, graphics, and illustrations to support the various product categories Ive designed for. The majority of my career has been designing for the action sports industry where originality, functionality, and affordability all factor in. .
Trajectory
Jun 2017 — Now
FOOTWEAR DESIGNER · VANS
Footwear (shoes)design/color/materal and graphics for Surf, Classics, and UltraRange footwear categories.
Jul 2014 — Feb 2017
SENIOR DESIGNER - MENS/BOYS FOOTWEAR AND GRAPHICS · REEF, a Rockport Company
Oversaw all aspects of design and development of the Men's/Boys Footwear categories. Responsible for all tech and mold work, patterns, materials, colors, and long-development innovation projects. Also designed most graphics and prints for various Men's and Boys needs.
Oct 2008 — Jul 2014
SENIOR DESIGNER - MENS AND BOYS FOOTWEAR. CO-DESIGNER MENS AND BOYS BACKPACKS, GRAPHICS. · VOLCOM
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of design and merchandising for the Men's/Boys Footwear categories. I also co-designed the Men's/Boys backpack/luggage/misc. soft goods category. In addition, I also designed graphics and prints to be used throughout the company for various Men's and Women's categories. I was also responsible for all Product Line Management duties including meeting with sales teams, accounts, and seasonal line planning.
Apr 2005 — Jul 2008
DESIGNER- BOARDSHORTS, BACKPACKS/LUGGAGE, FOOTWEAR, ACCESSORIES · O'NEILL
Hired as an associate designer, I was promoted a year later responsible for designing, developing, and merchandising all aspects of the Men's Boardshort, Backpack/Accessory, and Footwear categories. I was also responsible for overseeing catalog shoots and presenting new product to buyers and sales teams.
Activity
Education history
CAL STATE FULLERTON
BFA with Honors | 1998 - 2002
