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Ryan White

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Senior Product Designer
Denver | United States

Skills

  • Trend Research
  • Merchandising
  • Product Design
  • Product Development
  • Line List Creation
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Interests

Sketching
Camping
Hiking
Photography
Mountain bikes
Road bikes
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Industries

Bike
Lifestyle
Outdoor
Fashion
Run
Snow
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In my own words

Ryan

<p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">Designer, Cyclist and general outdoor enthusiast.

I am currently the Head of Product at Pactimo, a cycling apparel and accessories brand based in Denver, CO. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">Everything You Need to Know About Mountain Bike Clothing with Singletracks https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mountain-bike-clothing-podcast/ </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">Capabilities:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">• Trend research, competitive product research, trend board creation.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">•&nbsp;Product line Merchandising</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">• Daily design and development interaction with multiple over seas factories.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">• Product Development</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">• Management of new product development including apparel, bags and other soft goods with multiple factory sources.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">• Design and Development knowledge of Apparel, Bags, Headwear (Woven &amp; Knit) and Socks.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">Specialties: </span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">• Adobe Suite CS4/5/6/CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">• Excel, line list management</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">• Concept Ideation Sketching</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">• Product and Trend Research </span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">• Embellishment Techniques</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">• Material and Trim Selection</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">• Technical Specification Packages</span></p>

Trajectory

Aug 2022 — Now
Head of Product · Pactimo
- Merchandising - Market Research - Product Sales Analysis - Product Briefs - Line List Creation/Maintenance - Product Development Calendar up to delivery to production - Design - Product - Color/Graphic - Oversee Development Timeline, work with Developers on Fit, function, etc. - Work with Marketing, Sales and Ecomm to develop educational tools for international sales force - Assist in photo shoots and go-to-launch strategy with Ecomm.- Merchandising - Market Research - Product Sales Analysis - Product Briefs - Line List Creation/Maintenance - Product Development Calendar up to delivery to production - Design - Product - Color/Graphic - Oversee Development Timeline, work with Developers on Fit, function, etc. - Work with Marketing, Sales and Ecomm to develop educational tools for international sales force - Assist in photo shoots and go-to-launch strategy with Ecomm.
Oct 2017 — Aug 2022
Senior Product Designer · Pactimo
Senior Product Designer at cycling apparel company Pactimo in Denver, CO. Responsibilities include: • Work with design and product development teams to bring to market product lines and line extensions that meet and exceed sales, margin, and brand objectives. • Source and supervise cutting edge graphic designers for seasonal designs and Artist Series products. • Work with marketing team to plan, develop, and execute PR initiatives, especially product reviews, brand mentions, and activities to improve brand awareness.
Aug 2015 — Oct 2017
Owner, Principal Designer · Ryan White Design
Designer, manic cyclist, and general outdoor enthusiast. Principal Designer for Ryan White Design in Boston, MA. I am passionate about any opportunities to observe people and help them achieve their goals through a better product experience. My passion is rooted in the active, outdoor and cycling industries, in which I am currently seeking contract opportunities. Capabilities: • Trend research, competitive product research, trend board creation. • Daily design and development interaction with multiple over seas factories. • Product Development • Management of new product development including apparel, bags and other soft goods with multiple factory sources. • Design and Development knowledge of Apparel, Bags, Headwear (Woven & Knit) and Socks. Specialties: • Adobe Suite CS4/5/6/CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) • Concept Ideation Sketching • Product and Trend Research • Embellishment Techniques • Material and Trim Selection • Technical Specification Packages Specialties: • Adobe Suite CS4/5/6/CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) • Concept Ideation Sketching • Product and Trend Research • Embellishment Techniques • Material and Trim Selection • Technical Specification Packages
Oct 2014 — Aug 2015
Apparel Designer · Cavallino Group
Apparel, Headwear and Softgoods Designer
Apr 2010 — Oct 2014
Apparel Designer, Soft Goods Designer · Forty Seven Brand
• Responsible for the Research and Design of new Active Apparel and Soft Goods directions for Men and Women at Forty Seven Brand. Specializing in technical textiles, trims and construction. Designing with user comfort and functionality as primary intent. • Brought a line of 12 sock designs from concept to finished product, including all design and development. Also contributed to packaging design concepts and execution. In addition to research and design, completed re-design of corporate tech packs to facilitate better continuity between a newly expanded sourcing plan. User & Trend Research • Identifying relevant market trends in silhouettes, graphics, fabrics, construction techniques and colors. • Creating trend and color boards to help guide collection directions. Design • Design of Apparel, Outerwear, Headwear, Bags, and Socks. • Selection of materials and hardware as they pertain to each category. This includes material and hardware research through multiple vendors. • Tech Pack creation for all apparel and headwear. • Designing graphics for headwear and apparel to coincide with trend directions. • Daily Interaction & coordination with multiple headwear vendors for product development. • Establishing production protocols for new headwear product.
May 2002 — Jan 2010
Sales, Marketing Assistant · Landry's Bicycles
Primary Responsibilities My primary responsibility and job title at Landry's Bicycles is Sales Associate. My position at Landry's Bicycles in Boston includes handling sales, customer service, and was recently involved in starting up social media marketing for the shop. Being in such a high volume retail
Aug 2007 — Jun 2009
Associate Designer · Brine, Inc.
Duties included design of the Duke University Lacrosse Jerseys (Spring 2008 season), Field Hockey stick graphics, “Menace” line of Lacrosse protective equipment (Gloves, Arm Pads, Shoulder Pads, Rib Pads), Mens Lacrosse shaft graphics, Lacrosse head initial head conception.

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Education history

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Wentworth Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science | 2004 - 2008

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