Gary Ludwig
Product Manager · Alpinestars
Huntington Beach, CA
In My Own Words
To continue developing and creating great products.
Work Experience
Head of Product Development
Alpinestars2023 – Present
Merchandise Casual Sportswear line and manage a team of 4 product developers in the categories of Casual Sportswear, MTB and Moto Technical. (import & Domestic)
Sr. Director of Hardgoods (Hardlines)
Maui & Sons2022 – 2022
Creative Direction, Merchandising and Development of multiple hardgood products from skateboards to aquatic products.
Senior Skate Category Manager (Hard Goods)
Bravo Sports2018 – 2022
Creative Direction, Merchandising and Development of multiple skate brands (Kryptonics, Vision, Darkstar, Speed Demon, Maple & Variflex), in the Mass Retail channel.
Project Manager / Carpenter/Graphic Design/Design/Gopher
Destruction Construction2015 – 2018
Finish carpentry, remodels, building , Freelance Designer, etc..
Director of Manufacturing Sales
Matrix Sourcing2016 – 2017
New business sales and development. Sourcing, development, production and system tracking for knit manufacturing.
Director of Product (Apparel) - Americas
DC Shoes, Inc.2015 – 2015
Managed a team of Designers, Graphic Artists and Merchandisers to create the correct product mix for the Americas regions (America, Canada, Latin America).
Senior Global Brand Director
Cherokee Global Brands2014 – 2015
Brand Director for Tony Hawk and Hawk 900 Brands. Managed a team of Designers, Graphics Artists and Merchandisers.
Director of Mens & Youth Apparel Merchandising
DC Shoes, Inc.2010 – 2013
Merchandised Mens and Youth cut & sew categories, printable, bags and accessories. Managed a team of up to 5 Merchandise/Developers. (Import & Domestic)
Senior Merchandise/ Development Manager
Element Skateboards2005 – 2010
100% Import Management. Merchandise, Source and Develop Element Apparel. Managed 2 team members.
