Matt Andersen
Global Product Leader | VP Design | Driving Creativity and Brand Growth
Huntington Beach | US
Interests
art
Fishing
Snowboarding
Surfing
Outdoor Activities
Design
Summary
Activity
Work experience
Alive Union
Founder & Creative Director | 09/2024 - Current
Services:
Creative Direction, Product Design, Graphic Design, and Branding
Product Strategy, Merchandising & Product Development
Sustainable and Environmentally Responsible Design
Lifestyle Apparel, Technical Performance Apparel, Outdoor, Winter Sports, Gear and Accessories.
matt@aliveunion.com
O'Neill
SR DIRECTOR - MEN'S DESIGN | 01/2020 - 08/2024
Created, managed and led design direction and long-range product strategy across product categories, including design direction, seasonal category planning, and marketing messaging. Delivered successful collections that improved market positioning, fueled sales growth and embodied O’Neill’s commitment to surfing and ocean conservation.
Volcom
VICE PRESIDENT – GLOBAL DESIGN, MERCHANDISING + PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT | 01/2012 - 01/2019
Developed, managed and led the global product strategy across consumer categories: Lifestyle Apparel, Surf performance, Wetsuits, Technical Snow Outerwear, Footwear, and Accessories. Responsible for overall business performance, market position and profitability across the global omni channel business. Managed all aspects of design, merchandising and product development teams. Spearheaded global sustainable product initiatives aligning with the brand’s environmental goal to protect our planet.
Quiksilver
VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL DESIGN | 01/2001 - 01/2012
Leadership, management, design direction, and long-range product strategy across all Quiksilver
business and categories, creating an emotional connection with consumers and driving long-term
brand growth.
MENS - WOMENS - SNOW - OUTDOOR - ACTIVE - FOOTWEAR – WETSUITS - WATCHES - EYEWEAR
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