Christie Newman

Principal Owner/Art Director

Manhattan Beach | United States

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Interests

Fashion

Family

Design

Being outdoors

Industries

Lifestyle

Snow

Surf

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In my own words

— Christie

Over 20 years of design and creative experience spanning across fashion, toy, licensing, corporate branding, home product design and creative event planning and management.

Blending innovation and practicality to creative problem solving. Talent for building supportive environments that bring out the best in creative professionals while also being able to jump in and get the job done on time and within budget.

Trajectory

Nov 2006 — Now

Principal Owner/Art Director · Piper Design

Responsible for all aspects of design from asset development to full style guide and product design programs. Specializing in trend, consumer products and retail programs from infant to adult.

Feb 1999 — Nov 2006

Sr Creative Manager/Art Director Global Licensing · Mattel

Responsible for the creative development of the Barbie, Entertainment and Polly Pocket style guides. Also responsible for art directing and developing design programs for licensed product both in the US and International markets.

Jul 1996 — Nov 1998

Design Manager Boys Fashion Collection · The Eagles Eye

Responsible for developing the trends and collections for the boys fashion line. This included trending, art and asset development, production and presentation of the collections to buyers. The fashion line was sold in specialty stores, Nordstrom and Macy's.

Sep 1994 — Jul 1996

Fashion and Fabric Designer · C&C Skins Game

Responsible for the fabric (woven and print) and fashion design of a young men's golf line. Research fabric trends and work with production companies both domestic and in Asia to develop the fashion collections.

May 1994 — Jul 1996

Fashion and Fabric Designer · C&C Traders

Hired by C&C, a licensor for Rusty and Redsand apparel and accessories, to design the print and woven fabrics for a young men's surf company. In this role I quickly took on the responsibility of developing the fashion collection and the communication with all the production and sourcing companies.