Lauren Gonzalez
Lauren Gonzalez
Multidisciplinary Designer/Developer/Merchandiser
Redondo Beach | United States
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Interests
Fashion
Music
Family
Friends
Beach
Snow
Work experience
Freelancer
Multidisciplinary Designer/Developer/Merchandiser | 06/2019 - Current
Client contracts covering graphic and print layout design for social media marketing, creative promotional assets, and digital marketing. Web Banner, Email, and social media content design. Responsible for all design research, initial concept development, concept sketches, 2D illustrations, production samples and packaging design. Oversee fabric and production calendars to meet deadlines. Working closely with mills and manufacturers to ensure product quality and on-time delivery.
JR286 / Nike
Contracted Designer | 01/2019 - 07/2019
• Designed for Nike specific technical products for runners and athletes.
• Assisted the product team from conception to creation of the product.
• Worked on initial designs, tech packs, color ups, fit revisions, and FLEX input.
• Worked closely with Nike to ensure product alignment
agron, inc. / Adidas
Senior Designer / Senior Merchandiser | 09/2008 - 10/2018
Senior Designer / Senior Merchandiser
Nov 2016 – Oct 2018
Senior Designer for all Adidas Originals Headwear / Knits / Socks
• Ran entire inline program for Adidas Originals
• Drive quarterly presentations on all market travel reports, competitor analysis, design trends and design reviews to insure that seasonal design direction pairs with business objectives
• Present professional reports on trending and trade shows as well as my shopping finds to lead the direction for the season
•Proficient in CAD bodies, creating tech packs, re-coloring styles, color separations, approving samples, approving lab dips and vector render images.
Senior Designer
Oct 2014 – Nov 2016
Lead Designer for all Adidas Inline Headwear and Knits
• Extensive research for technical fabrics and treatment's for performance headwear
• Designed & Directed for Adidas Signature Athlete lines, including Derrick Rose, Damian Lillard, John Wall, RGIII and Messi
Product Designer
Sep 2009 – Oct 2014
Designer for Adidas Mens and Womens Socks and Underwear
• Launched Adidas Women's Underwear program and lead the category
• Worked closely with another designer to create the full line of mens/womens performance and lifestyle socks
• Designed specific requested socks for Adidas signature athletes
• Gained extensive knowledge in prints and all over graphics. Placed prints and all over repeats.
Freelance Designer
Sep 2008 – Sep 2009
• Assisted the Design team on various projects and took on junior level projects
Rip Curl
Internship | 01/2008 - 03/2008
