Justin Seale
Founder/Principal
Los Angeles | United States
Skills
- brand development
Interests
Travel
Adventure
Industries
Bike
Lifestyle
Outdoor
Summary
Activity
Work experience
ArchiTec
Founder/Principal | 03/2015 - Current
Founder/Principal ARCHITEC, Palm Springs CA 2014-Current
Founder/Principal at ArchiTec Consulting. A full service agency focused on providing Insight and oversight into the complex world of Design, Development, Sourcing and Production.
Skill Suite:
*Apparel/Product Design
* Provide product line/range Planning and merchandising solutions.
* Product development oversight.
* Materials and sourcing direction and oversight
* Production oversight with both US and Overseas manufacturers

Mission Workshop
Product Director | 09/2009 - 06/2015
-Conceived and launched a new premium bag and apparel manufacturer specializing in the urban and cycling outfitter space.
-Develop and maintain a comprehensive strategic range plan for both sales and product initiatives.
-Recruit and manage outside design resources while overseeing production, sourcing and costing.
-Hire, train and supervise outside sale representatives and brand ambassadors.
-Manage relationships with key retailers and oversee international initiatives.
Accomplishments:
Generated $2.0 Million in sales within first year.
Chrome Industries
Sales and Product Manager | 01/2000 - 09/2009
-Provided strategic direction and day-to-day product and management for a $6.5 million Manufacturer of high end messenger bags, backpacks, accessories, apparel, and footwear.
-Drove new category and channel initiatives while overseeing product design and development.
-Recruited and managed outside design resources and while establishing company-wide goals and individual targets.
-Established relationships with key retailers and enhanced overall brand identity through a “product first” philosophy.
Accomplishments:
-Successfully developed, launched, and managed apparel and footwear programs.
23 Degrees North
General Manager | 01/1997 - 01/1999
-Opened and managed a retail store featuring outdoor/urban wear and hard goods. - Established all merchandising and operational standards, and hired, trained and scheduled up to 20 staff.
-Successfully implemented a unique niche strategy featuring close-out and winter wear from mainland retailers, targeting the 70% Japanese tourist market.
-Performed product trending to direct merchandise to the sales floor or warehouse.
-Built sales from zero to $1.5 million within two years.
Education history
University of Colorado
BA Studies | 1993 - 1995





