Brice Oakden
Freelance- Performance Apparel Designer · Self Employed
Costa Mesa, CA
In My Own Words
Senior level designer with a strong history in performance outerwear and cycling apparel for the action sports and outdoor markets. Market proven designs showing an expertise for technical fabrication, fit, and function.
Work Experience
Freelance- Performance Apparel Designer
Self Employed2016 – Present
Freelance apparel design specializing in performance cut and sew. Design for modern apparel fabrications balancing technical function with on trend aesthetics. High level knowledge of fit, performance fabrics, laser cut and bonding, waterproof/ breathable. Providing comprehensive design packages from concept to factory ready.
Senior Designer- Bike
Fox Head, Inc2011 – 2016
Design and development of branded seasonal ranges for men’s and women's cycling categories including shorts, jerseys, jackets, gloves, compression liners, socks. Manage and direct contributing designers work. Seasonal direction presentations and marketing story creation. Worked across departments to increase sales, margin and market visibility.
Senior Designer- Cut and Sew
Lifted Research Group (LRG)2010 – 2011
Design and development of branded seasonal ranges for men’s categories including jackets, pants, shorts, board shorts, woven tops and knits. Original designs and design packages as specified by the design directors.
Apparel Designer- Mens Jackets and Bottoms
DC Shoes, Inc.2009 – 2010
Design and development of branded seasonal ranges for men’s categories including jackets, pants, walk shorts, board shorts. Original designs and design packages as specified by the design director.
Lead Designer- Men's Snow
Quiksilver2006 – 2009
Design and development of branded seasonal range for the men’s winter sports market. Technical outerwear (jackets/ pants),technical base layer, technical mid layer & fashion fleece, knit headwear, technical gloves. Product development and price negotiations.
