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Kris Petrat

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Sr. Product Line Manager
Long Beach | United States

Skills

  • General
  • Sales

Interests

Craft beer
Typography & hand lettering
Podcasting

Industries

Bike
Golf
Moto & Powersports
Music
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Kris

Highly experienced product designer with over two decades of expertise in the action sports industry.

My specialty lies in designing and developing protective gear, performance sportswear, and technical outerwear that meets the highest standards of quality and performance. Throughout my career, I have remained committed to creating products that not only serve a purpose but also provide a lasting experience to their users. As someone who is passionate about the action sports industry, I am dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in my field.

Trajectory

Jan 2019 — Dec 2023
PROJECT MANAGER SENIOR DESIGNER · TECHNICAL APPAREL
As a project manager and senior designer, I oversaw the design and development of various seasonal categories, 686.COM encompassing gloves, goggles, accessories, SMU collaborations, print wear, and off-mountain apparel. My responsibilities included creating new products from concept to final technical packages. Additionally, I closely collaborated with athletes to incorporate their technical feedback into products. I was also responsible for leading new innovation projects with the creative director. Working closely with the sales team, I ensured that commercial needs of categories I managed were met on a regional basis. I collaborated with tech designers to develop new construction methods, review fabrics, and ensure a proper fit. Moreover, I managed the graphic library for print wear. I established a seasonal aesthetic with the graphic team to guarantee that all new graphics aligned with our annual vibe.
Jan 2019 — Dec 2023
PROJECT MANAGER SENIOR DESIGNER · TECHNICAL APPAREL
As a project manager and senior designer, I oversaw the design and development of various seasonal categories, 686.COM encompassing gloves, goggles, accessories, SMU collaborations, print wear, and off-mountain apparel. My responsibilities included creating new products from concept to final technical packages. Additionally, I closely collaborated with athletes to incorporate their technical feedback into products. I was also responsible for leading new innovation projects with the creative director. Working closely with the sales team, I ensured that commercial needs of categories I managed were met on a regional basis. I collaborated with tech designers to develop new construction methods, review fabrics, and ensure a proper fit. Moreover, I managed the graphic library for print wear. I established a seasonal aesthetic with the graphic team to guarantee that all new graphics aligned with our annual vibe.
Jun 2019 — May 2023
Senior Designer / Project Manager · 686
As a project manager and senior designer, I oversaw the design and development of various seasonal categories, encompassing gloves, goggles, accessories, SMU collaborations, print wear, and off-mountain apparel. My responsibilities included creating new products from concept to final technical packages. Additionally, I closely collaborated with athletes to incorporate their technical feedback into products. I was also responsible for leading new innovation projects with the creative director. Working closely with the sales team, I ensured that commercial needs of categories I managed were met on a regional basis. I collaborated with tech designers to develop new construction methods, review fabrics, and ensure a proper fit. Moreover, I managed the graphic library for print wear. I established a seasonal aesthetic with the graphic team to guarantee that all new graphics aligned with our annual vibe.
Jan 2007 — Dec 2019
DESIGN MANAGER · EVS SPORTS LIFT SAFETY
Trusty Ol' Swiss Army Knife: Responsible for providing annual vibe and art direction for all new products. Researching EVS-SPORTS .COM industry trends and providing annual color and style forecasts. Working directly with VP of sales and design to create annual product line plans and briefs. Designing premium safety gear, casual wear and accessories for both off road LI FTSAFETY.COM and industrial safety markets. Producing technical packages for production. Working directly with vendors to ensure products meet the highest expected quality within strict budgets and deadlines. Managing communication and product comments with sales team, professional athletes and consumers in order to evolve existing product line. Field testing new products within each sample phase to ensure they meet expectations, function and safety standards. Regularly assisting marketing team with product launch campaigns, connecting athletes, equipment and locations for photo shoots. I was the best multi-tool a company could have.
Jan 2007 — Dec 2019
DESIGN MANAGER · EVS SPORTS LIFT SAFETY
Trusty Ol' Swiss Army Knife: Responsible for providing annual vibe and art direction for all new products. Researching EVS-SPORTS .COM industry trends and providing annual color and style forecasts. Working directly with VP of sales and design to create annual product line plans and briefs. Designing premium safety gear, casual wear and accessories for both off road LI FTSAFETY.COM and industrial safety markets. Producing technical packages for production. Working directly with vendors to ensure products meet the highest expected quality within strict budgets and deadlines. Managing communication and product comments with sales team, professional athletes and consumers in order to evolve existing product line. Field testing new products within each sample phase to ensure they meet expectations, function and safety standards. Regularly assisting marketing team with product launch campaigns, connecting athletes, equipment and locations for photo shoots. I was the best multi-tool a company could have.
Oct 2007 — Jun 2019
Design Manager · EVS Sports
Responsible for providing annual vibe and art direction for all new products. Researching industry trends and providing annual color and style forecasts. Working directly with VP of sales and design to create annual product line plans and briefs. Designing premium safety gear, casual wear and accessories for both off road and industrial safety markets. Producing technical packages for production. Working directly with vendors to ensure products meet the highest expected quality within strict budgets and deadlines. Managing communication and product comments with sales team, professional athletes and consumers in order to evolve existing product line. Field testing new products within each sample phase to ensure they meet expectations, function and safety standards. Regularly assisting marketing team with product launch campaigns, connecting athletes, equipment and locations for photo shoots. I was the best multi-tool a company could have.
Jan 2004 — Dec 2007
DESIGNER PRODUCT MANAGER · 3D INDUSTRIES
Everything for just about everyone: Designed technical products, safety equipment, casual wear and accessories for 3D-IND.COM the action sports and power sports markets. Responsible for the creation of new products, graphics and technical packages under the direction of our clients. In charge of designing conceptual product line pitches for sales team. Managed team of junior designers providing design briefs, art direction and project mentorship. Grateful for this opportunity.
Jan 2004 — Dec 2007
DESIGNER PRODUCT MANAGER · 3D INDUSTRIES
Everything for just about everyone: Designed technical products, safety equipment, casual wear and accessories for 3D-IND.COM the action sports and power sports markets. Responsible for the creation of new products, graphics and technical packages under the direction of our clients. In charge of designing conceptual product line pitches for sales team. Managed team of junior designers providing design briefs, art direction and project mentorship. Grateful for this opportunity.
Jan 2004 — Oct 2007
X-Games Moto-X : Stage Manager / Runner ( Seasonal ) · ESPN Action Sports
Worked directly with on camera talent and field reporters. Personally assisting reporters during live event. Reporting any relevant information or unknown news to producer that could be covered. Assisted with athlete interviews and event recap. Documented tricks performed and scores by athletes for MOTO-X team.
Jan 2004 — Oct 2007
Designed technical products, safety equipment, casual wear and accessories for the action sports and power sports markets. Responsible for the creation of new products, graphics and technical packages under the direction of our clients. In charge of designing conceptual product line pitches for sales team. Managed team of junior designers providing design briefs, art direction and project mentorship.
Jan 2002 — Dec 2004
DESIGNER SUBLIMATION ENGINEER · SIMPSON RACE PRODUCTS
First "real" gig: Fresh out of college and I was thrown to the wolves. I was responsible for the digital engineering of all Simpsonraceproducts.com sublimated race team apparel. Created live scale digital patterns, size nests and templates for sublimation printing. Worked directly with the sales team and production manager to ensure race apparel had correct sponsor logos, placement and color accuracy prior to production. Created conceptual fire suit renderings and race team apparel for NASCAR, INDY CAR, NHRA and other motor sports. They still owe me a big check.
Jan 2002 — Dec 2004
DESIGNER SUBLIMATION ENGINEER · SIMPSON RACE PRODUCTS
First "real" gig: Fresh out of college and I was thrown to the wolves. I was responsible for the digital engineering of all Simpsonraceproducts.com sublimated race team apparel. Created live scale digital patterns, size nests and templates for sublimation printing. Worked directly with the sales team and production manager to ensure race apparel had correct sponsor logos, placement and color accuracy prior to production. Created conceptual fire suit renderings and race team apparel for NASCAR, INDY CAR, NHRA and other motor sports. They still owe me a big check.
Jan 2002 — Jan 2004
Designer / Sublimation Engineer · Team Simpson Racing
I was responsible for the digital engineering of all sublimated race team apparel. Created live scale digital patterns, size nests and templates for sublimation printing. Worked directly with the sales team and production manager to ensure race apparel had correct sponsor logos, placement and color accuracy prior to production. Created conceptual firesuit renderings and race team apparel for NASCAR, INDY CAR, NHRA and other motor sports.

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Education history

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Associate of Arts | 1999 - 2001

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