Lauren Gonzalez

• 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

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