Angelica Grant, BFA, EMBA
New Product Development Manager, Soft Goods and Equipment
Philadelphia | United States
Summary
Activity
Projects
Work experience
LITT MFG
New Product Development Manager, Soft Goods and Equipment | 05/2025 - Current
Alliance Consumer Group
New Product Development Manager, Thaw Soft Goods and Equipment | 12/2023 - 03/2025
Innovative soft goods products for the outdoor market. thaw.acgbrands.com
-Thaw Brand Team Lead
-Product Roadmaps
-Vision and Ideas
-Innovations and Silhouette Engineering
-Soft Goods Tech (Heated Apparel and Accessories)
-Research and Analysis
-BOMS
-Costing
-Factory Sourcing
-Product Line Strategies
-Product Development
-Techpacks
-Renderings
-Research and Trend
Geissele Automatics
Lead Product Designer, Bags, Apparel and Accessories | 12/2019 - 09/2023
Designing and developing backpacks, cases, sling packs, small accessories, apparel and new consumer goods as a new division in a manufacturing company. Developing a global sourcing network. geissele.com
-Illustrator CAD Presentations
-Photoshop Renderings
-Silhouette Development and Innovation
-Techpacks
-Sourcing Manufacturers
-Concept Ideation Sketching
-Textile Development and Innovation
-Brand, Trend and Concept Research
-Product and Color Story Presentations
-Concept Development
-Graphic Design
-Logo Design
Kelty
Senior Product Designer (Temp) | 05/2019 - 07/2019
Designing packs, sleeping bags and tents for S21. Presented extensive research, trends and innovative concepts. Worked through detailed ideation with final renderings. Ai/PS Rendering, Silhouette Development and Innovation, Revision Techpacks, Concept Ideation Sketching, Trend/Concept Research, Product and Color Story Presentations, Concept Development, Graphic Design. kelty.com
Morrison Architectural Sign Company
Industrial Designer | 10/2018 - 04/2019
Designing and developing architectural signage for clients. Creating detailed techpacks, Ai drawings, quotes and working with the shop to manufacture the end products; University of Texas, Baylor Hospital, Southwest Airlines, Texas Capital Bank,Turtle Creek, American Airlines, Texas Health Resources. morrisonsign.com
Bioworld Merchandising
Senior Product Designer, Bags | 04/2018 - 09/2018
Designing and developing backpacks, messenger bags and laptop bags for major television shows, movies and video games; Marvel, DC, Nintendo, Sega, Disney, Warner Brothers, Star Wars, Bethesda. AI/PS Rendering, Techpacks, Silhouette Development and Innovation, Print and Pattern Design, Material and Hardware Development, Concept Ideation, Product Presentations, Trend Analysis. bioworldcorp.com
Under Armour
Bags Technical Developer | 06/2016 - 03/2018
Developing technical packs, lifestyle packs, duffles, dry bags, and laptop packs for outlet and retail stores; Bag Development, Hardware Development, Sourcing/Prep Materials and Hardware, Techpacks, Overseas Development, Brand and Concept Research, Prototype Construction Refinement, BOM Creation, Setting Margin targets, Factory Allocations. underarmour.com
Randa Accessories
Product Designer - Luggage/Backpack Division | 07/2015 - 06/2016
Designing and developing luggage collections and backpacks for brands; Columbia Sportswear, Timberland, Under Armour. AI/PS Rendering, Techpacks, Concept Development, Research, Choosing Materials, Product Presentations. randa.net
The Outdoor Recreation Group
Product Designer, Bags (Agile Brands Division) | 06/2014 - 07/2015
Designing and developing outdoor backpacks, messenger bags, laptop bags and briefs for brands; Columbia Sportswear, PFG, HP, Dell, Outdoor Products. AI Rendering; Techpacks; Concept Research; Choosing Materials; Product Presentations; Photo Retouching Bags; Catalogs. torgusa.com
Crown Pointe Estates
Graphic Designer (Freelance) | 12/2012 - 07/2014
Marketing properties to high net worth individuals. Created ads for the Homes and Land magazine and flyers. Designed new statue to be built for the community. marisolmalibu.com
Ideal Brand Marketing
Graphic/Web Designer | 03/2014 - 06/2014
Graphic, website design and photography studio specializing in marketing for the jewelry industry. Worked with clients to design and development their websites through all pages, content and features of their site. I also work on print and web based advertisements. idealbrandmarketing.com
Collins Avenue
Graphic Designer | 06/2012 - 09/2012
Developing new reality show concepts with the Anonymous Productions team. Created pitch presentations for each show incorporating thematic materials, graphics, and sample posters. collinsave.com
OMG Heaven Couture
Graphic Design Intern | 12/2011 - 02/2012
Marketing clothing. Designed their line sheets/look-book & letterhead. omgheavencouture.com
U in the USA
Graphic/Web Designer (Freelance) | 05/2011 - 10/2011
Providing resources and guidance to international students. Created his business card, flyer, stationary materials, website banner & developed several website designs. uintheusa.com
Convoluted Construct
Graphic/Packaging Designer (Freelance) | 07/2011 - 09/2011
Marketing Clothing. Worked with my team to design the fashion magazine/look-book for the 2011 PROJECT trade show in NYC. Individually worked on posters, postcards and advertisements. convolutedconstruct.com
Education history
Otis College of Art and Design
BFA in Product Design | 2010 - 2014
Quantic School of Business and Technology
Executive MBA | 2024 - 2025
