Angelica Grant, BFA, EMBA
New Product Development Manager, Soft Goods and Equipment
Philadelphia | United States
In my own words
— Angelica<p>Portfolio: www.slingdesigns.com</p><p><br></p><p>Goal-driven, NPD Manager with a focus on innovating designs.</p><p><br></p><p>Oversees the entire process of developing new products, from initial concept to market launch.</p><p><br></p><p>10 Years of ground breaking soft goods for major sporting goods brands.</p>
Trajectory
May 2025 — Now
New Product Development Manager, Soft Goods and Equipment · LITT MFG
Dec 2023 — Mar 2025
New Product Development Manager, Thaw Soft Goods and Equipment · Alliance Consumer Group
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
Dec 2019 — Sep 2023
Lead Product Designer, Bags, Apparel and Accessories · Geissele Automatics
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
May 2019 — Jul 2019
Senior Product Designer (Temp) · Kelty
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
Oct 2018 — Apr 2019
Industrial Designer · Morrison Architectural Sign Company
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
Apr 2018 — Sep 2018
Senior Product Designer, Bags · Bioworld Merchandising
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
Jun 2016 — Mar 2018
Bags Technical Developer · Under Armour
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
Jul 2015 — Jun 2016
Product Designer - Luggage/Backpack Division · Randa Accessories
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
Jun 2014 — Jul 2015
Product Designer, Bags (Agile Brands Division) · The Outdoor Recreation Group
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
Mar 2014 — Jun 2014
Graphic/Web Designer · Ideal Brand Marketing
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
Dec 2012 — Jul 2014
Graphic Designer (Freelance) · Crown Pointe Estates
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
Jun 2012 — Sep 2012
Graphic Designer · Collins Avenue
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
Dec 2011 — Feb 2012
Graphic Design Intern · OMG Heaven Couture
Marketing clothing. Designed their line sheets/look-book & letterhead. omgheavencouture.com
May 2011 — Oct 2011
Graphic/Web Designer (Freelance) · U in the USA
Providing resources and guidance to international students. Created his business card, flyer, stationary materials, website banner & developed several website designs. uintheusa.com
Jul 2011 — Sep 2011
Graphic/Packaging Designer (Freelance) · Convoluted Construct
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
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Education history
Otis College of Art and Design
BFA in Product Design | 2010 - 2014
Quantic School of Business and Technology
Executive MBA | 2024 - 2025
