Fashion

Lifestyle

Outdoor

Skate

Snow

Streetwear

Surf

Health & Fitness

Fishing

Snowboarding

Surfing

Outdoor Activities

Design

Global Product Leader | VP Design | Driving Creativity and Brand Growth

Creative & Design

A rare blend of strategic and creative product leader with a proven track record of success developing and leading product strategy that builds healthy business for global brands. Managing the entire product lifecycle has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to push technical product innovation while improving overall business performance and increasing market share. As a life-long surfer and snowboarder, I’m passionate about environmental protection and sustainable practices in the apparel industry. I have extensive experience delivering environmentally responsible innovation across a broad range of product categories. Let’s connect if you’re interested in discussing how my diverse experience and unique perspective can fuel growth for your business. Portfolio: https://andersenmatt.com Direct Contact: matt@andersenmatt.com Full Time - Consulting - Freelance design

Services:
Creative Direction, Product Design, Graphic Design, and Branding
Product Strategy, Merchandising & Product Development
Sustainable and Environmentally Responsible Design
Lifestyle Apparel, Technical Performance Apparel, Outdoor, Winter Sports, Gear and Accessories.
matt@aliveunion.com

Founder & Creative Director

Created, managed and led design direction and long-range product strategy across product categories, including design direction, seasonal category planning, and marketing messaging. Delivered successful collections that improved market positioning, fueled sales growth and embodied O’Neill’s commitment to surfing and ocean conservation. 

SR DIRECTOR - MEN'S DESIGN

Developed, managed and led the global product strategy across consumer categories: Lifestyle Apparel, Surf performance, Wetsuits, Technical Snow Outerwear, Footwear, and Accessories. Responsible for overall business performance, market position and profitability across the global omni channel business. Managed all aspects of design, merchandising and product development teams. Spearheaded global sustainable product initiatives aligning with the brand’s environmental goal to protect our planet.

VICE PRESIDENT – GLOBAL DESIGN, MERCHANDISING + PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Leadership, management, design direction, and long-range product strategy across all Quiksilver
business and categories, creating an emotional connection with consumers and driving long-term
brand growth.
MENS - WOMENS - SNOW - OUTDOOR - ACTIVE - FOOTWEAR – WETSUITS - WATCHES - EYEWEAR

VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL DESIGN

Matt Andersen is a Global Product Leader at Alive Union in Huntington Beach, California.

Matt Andersen — Global Product Leader at Alive Union

Matt Andersen

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San Diego State University