Jeff Boster
FOOTWEAR DESIGNER · VANS
LADERA RANCH, CA
In My Own Words
Senior-level designer specializing in Footwear, Backpack/Luggage, Accessories, and Technical Apparel. In addition, I have years of experience designing original prints, graphics, and illustrations to support the various product categories Ive designed for. The majority of my career has been designing for the action sports industry where originality, functionality, and affordability all factor in. .
Work Experience
FOOTWEAR DESIGNER
VANS2017 – Present
Footwear (shoes)design/color/materal and graphics for Surf, Classics, and UltraRange footwear categories.
SENIOR DESIGNER - MENS/BOYS FOOTWEAR AND GRAPHICS
REEF, a Rockport Company2014 – 2017
Oversaw all aspects of design and development of the Men's/Boys Footwear categories. Responsible for all tech and mold work, patterns, materials, colors, and long-development innovation projects. Also designed most graphics and prints for various Men's and Boys needs.
SENIOR DESIGNER - MENS AND BOYS FOOTWEAR. CO-DESIGNER MENS AND BOYS BACKPACKS, GRAPHICS.
VOLCOM2008 – 2014
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of design and merchandising for the Men's/Boys Footwear categories. I also co-designed the Men's/Boys backpack/luggage/misc. soft goods category. In addition, I also designed graphics and prints to be used throughout the company for various Men's and Women's categories. I was also responsible for all Product Line Management duties including meeting with sales teams, accounts, and seasonal line planning.
DESIGNER- BOARDSHORTS, BACKPACKS/LUGGAGE, FOOTWEAR, ACCESSORIES
O'NEILL2005 – 2008
Hired as an associate designer, I was promoted a year later responsible for designing, developing, and merchandising all aspects of the Men's Boardshort, Backpack/Accessory, and Footwear categories. I was also responsible for overseeing catalog shoots and presenting new product to buyers and sales teams.
