Mia Ward

Mia Ward

Sr. Designer - Outdoor Apparel · Bass Pro Shops

Hailey, ID

In My Own Words

Work Experience

Sr. Designer - Hunting Apparel

Bass Pro Shops

2023 – Present

Design Director

MWDESIGN LLC

2018 – Present

Sr. Designer - Hunting

First Lite

2020 – 2023

Sr. Designer - Bike Apparel

Club Ride Apparel

2015 – 2018

Men's & Women's Outdoor/ Bike Apparel

Bike Apparel Designer

Fox Head, Inc.

2014 – 2015

Collaborate with Senior Bike Designer and Creative Director to concept, design & tech pack mens and womens bike clothing. Source new fabrics and present fresh sillhouettes to inovate and elevate the bike soft goods category.

Associate Designer Knits & Fleece

Fox Head, Inc.

2011 – 2014

Design and take ownership of all men’s Knits and Fleece from concept to production. Responsible for all aspects of design, fit, and execution. Collaborate with Creative Director and VP of Design. Present all original designs to merchandising, sales and CEO.

Sales associate (corporate employee store)

Volcom

2011 – 2011

Strong understanding of both men’s and women’s product lines. Understanding of buying for a specific retail space. Merchandise a retail floor, customer service, organization and sales of product.

Intern

Volcom

2010 – 2011

Support for women’s design and merchandising teams. Organization of samples, assist at photo shoots and sales meetings. Complete tasks in Illustrator, Excel, Expressions Media, and Full Circle.

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Academy of Art University

2007 – 2011

Bachelor of Arts

Interests

SketchingYogaSnowboardingLongboardingHikingDog loverRoadtripsAdventuresRunning- preferably at the beachRiding dirt bikes & mountain bikesShopping- for work & personalArt/ photography/ interior design blogsFinding new music- all genresBeach go-erWine drinker. ?

Industries

BikeLifestyleOutdoorSkateStreetwearSurf

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