Erin Garrett
VP Apparel | Design, Development, Merchandising | Active, Swim, Lifestyle Apparel
Nashville | US
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Product Presentation
- Sporting Goods
- Merchandise Planning
- Merchandising Strategies
Summary
Activity
Projects
Activewear
Active – Carbon38
Swimwear
Work experience
Swannies
Director of Product | 07/2024 - Current
Lifestyle & golf apparel (Men's, Women's, Kid's)
Fashion Incubator – Various Brands
VP of Design & Marketing | Consultant | 01/2009 - 08/2024
Freelance Consultant working directly with founders/CEO's to create and scale apparel brands - Activewear, Swimwear, Loungewear, Outdoor, and Lifestyle - (Women's & Men's)
Design, Creative Direction, Product Development, Merchandising/Planning, Marketing/Social Media, Events, Website/E-commerce Management, Overall Brand Strategy, Operations, Team Leadership
CHILL BY WILL
Director of Design, Development, & Marketing | 01/2017 - 12/2020
Designed & developed 4 seasonal activewear collections per year selling into Revolve & Carbon38
Launched a successful private label activewear division with clients including: Carbon38, Bloomingdales, Soul Cycle, Peloton, CorePower Yoga, and various social media influencers
Oversaw brand marketing and content strategy
LumberUnion
Director of Design, Development, & Marketing | 10/2018 - 02/2020
Men's & Women's athleisure & lifestyle apparel sold DTC / Amazon
Led creative design and product development process from concept through delivery while managing a cross-functional team
Managed creative and brand marketing initiatives
MINIMALE ANIMALE
Swimwear Design & Development Manager | 01/2012 - 07/2014
Fashion forward swimwear brand selling into Revolve & Nastygal
Managed design process from concept through delivery, working directly with manufacturers
Coordinated photoshoots & fashion shows (Miami Swim Week)
Party Rock Apparel
Product Development, Events, & Marketing | 01/2006 - 12/2011
DTC merch line for the band LMFAO
A Fine Mess Apparel – FP&L
Associate Designer | 01/2006 - 06/2007
Junior's private label tops & dresses sold into Forever21, Delias, & Hot Topic
Juicy Couture
Pre-Production Assistant | 08/2005 - 01/2006
Education history
The Art Institutes
Degree | 2003 - 2005
