Angelica Grant, BFA, EMBA
New Product Development Manager, Soft Goods and Equipment · LITT MFG
Philadelphia, PAIn My Own Words
Portfolio: www.slingdesigns.com
Goal-driven, NPD Manager with a focus on innovating designs.
Oversees the entire process of developing new products, from initial concept to market launch.
10 Years of ground breaking soft goods for major sporting goods brands.
Work Experience
New Product Development Manager, Thaw Soft Goods and Equipment
Alliance Consumer Group2023 – 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
Lead Product Designer, Bags, Apparel and Accessories
Geissele Automatics2019 – 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
Senior Product Designer (Temp)
Kelty2019 – 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
Industrial Designer
Morrison Architectural Sign Company2018 – 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
Senior Product Designer, Bags
Bioworld Merchandising2018 – 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
Bags Technical Developer
Under Armour2016 – 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
Product Designer - Luggage/Backpack Division
Randa Accessories2015 – 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
Product Designer, Bags (Agile Brands Division)
The Outdoor Recreation Group2014 – 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
Graphic Designer (Freelance)
Crown Pointe Estates2012 – 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
Graphic/Web Designer
Ideal Brand Marketing2014 – 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
Graphic Designer
Collins Avenue2012 – 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
Graphic Design Intern
OMG Heaven Couture2011 – 2012
Marketing clothing. Designed their line sheets/look-book & letterhead. omgheavencouture.com
Graphic/Web Designer (Freelance)
U in the USA2011 – 2011
Providing resources and guidance to international students. Created his business card, flyer, stationary materials, website banner & developed several website designs. uintheusa.com
Graphic/Packaging Designer (Freelance)
Convoluted Construct2011 – 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
Executive MBA
Quantic School of Business and Technology2024 – 2025
Business Development, Project Management, Product Development
