PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

Innovative and result-driven leader with a proven track record of developing creative strategies that align with business objectives and drive growth. Brings a unique background across department stores, specialty brands, and omni-channel retail. Deep expertise in design, marketing, merchandising, and brand storytelling. Known for building strong relationships internally and externally—with service providers and partners. Combines a sharp aesthetic eye with a commercial mindset, delivering customer-centric design and product development rooted in market and trend analysis. Adept at translating insights into compelling narratives and experiences across physical and digital platforms. A transformational leader who drives change, aligns resources, increases efficiency, and enhances stakeholder value. Recognized for building and leading high-performing teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments through personal development and coaching.

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HIGHLIGHTED ACOMPLISHMENTS

  • Directed seasonal creative vision and multi-category assortment strategies across multiple brands.

  • Translated customer insights into product narratives across digital and physical platforms.

  • Integrated trend analysis, customer data, and storytelling into product launches and campaigns.

  • Led creative strategy development and execution for $1B+ customer-facing organizations.

  • Implemented AI tools to accelerate the design and creative process, reducing overall cost, timelines across all marketing and digital channels.

  • Streamlined creative workflows by developing systems to boost output without sacrificing quality.

  • Built scalable product and service lifecycle frameworks with clearly defined milestones.

  • Led operational transformations that delivered long-term EBITDA growth and efficiency gains.

  • Identified and onboarded strategic partners to accelerate innovation and drive business results.

  • Developed and led high-performing teams through talent assessment and succession management.

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VP DESIGN

$1B+ Multi Branded Lifestyle Retailer | Oversee 12 different brands

FULLBEAUTY BRANDS

APR 2023 - APR 2025
NEW YORK, NY

Executive leader overseeing design direction, brand identity, and creative strategy across a portfolio of inclusive fashion and lifestyle brands. Overseeing of 12 uniquely different brands. Report directly to the CEO and serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to company-wide strategic initiatives. Promoted through four roles—from Senior Designer to VP Design—between 2016 and 2025.

  • Directed a cross-functional team spanning design, trend, and product development to deliver brand-right assortments that drove year-over-year sales growth.

  • Developed and executed transformational creative strategies, resulting in increased customer engagement and stronger brand differentiation.

  • Partnered with marketing, merchandising, and e-commerce to create cohesive customer experiences across digital and physical channels.

  • Introduced scalable design processes and innovation tools, including AI integration, to accelerate execution and reduce operating costs.

  • Played a central role in aligning creative vision with business goals, ensuring consistent storytelling, operational efficiency, and market relevance across all brands.

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HEAD OF DESIGN / SENIOR DESIGN DIRECTOR

FULLBEAUTY BRANDS

APR 2023 - APR 2025
NEW YORK, NY

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DESIGN DIRECTOR

FULLBEAUTY BRANDS

JAN 2019 - APR 2023
NEW YORK, NY

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CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER / FOUNDER

VOID OF COLOR

MAR 2018 - PRESENT
NEW YORK, NY

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DESIGN DIRECTOR

MAR 2017 - MAR 2018

SENIOR DESIGNER

FULLBEAUTY BRANDS

MAR 2016 - MAR 2017
NEW YORK, NY

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HEAD OF DESIGN

NAKED BRAND GROUP

JUN 2014 - OCT 2015
NEW YORK, NY

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SENIOR DESIGNER / CREATIVE DESIGN MANAGER

INTERNATIONAL INTIMATES INC.

JUN 2013 - APR 2014
NEW YORK, NY

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DESIGNER

CAROL HOCHMAN DESIGN GROUP
Oscar de la Ranta

AUG 2008 - JUN 2013
NEW YORK, NY

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FREELANCE DESIGNER

TOULA MANUFACTURING LTD INC.

NOV 2008 - OCT 2010
NEW YORK, NY

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FREELANCE ASSOCIATE DESIGNER

JILLIAN LEWIS INC.

MAY 2007 - APR 2008
NEW YORK, NY

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ASSISTANT DESIGNER

WORTH NEW YORK

NOV 2006 - MAY 2007
NEW YORK, NY

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CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Branding & Business Acumen

Brand Identity Development & Management

Creative Direction & Concept Development

Elevating Customer Experience

Design Innovation & Product Development

Campaign Execution Across Digital & Physical Channels

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

Market Intelligence & Trend Forecasting

Operational Efficiency & Process Optimization

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

DESIGN SOFTWARE

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign), Optitex (2D / 3D CAD CAM), NedGraphics, Procreate, Canva, Keynote

PRODUCTIVITY & WORKFLOW

Microsoft Office Suite (Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook), PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)

DIGITAL & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter

AI TOOLS

ChatGPT, Sora, Tolstoy, MidJourney, Raspberry AI)

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Fashion Design | Intimates Specialization

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Associate in Applied Science

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Fashion Design Major | Contemporary Tailored Specialization

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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Traveled to 11 countries and lived in 4, bringing a culturally informed perspective to design and branding. Native Japanese speaker with professional experience in both Japan and the U.S; holds US Citizenship.


References available upon request