Ray Pacini — Senior Product Developer at melin
Ray Pacini
Senior Product Developer
Newport Beach | US
Skills
- Product Development
- Footwear Product Development
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Product Calendar Management
- Global Sourcing & Manufacturing
Interests
No information
Industries
Lifestyle
Outdoor
Skate
Snow
Streetwear
Surf
Work experience
melin
Senior Product Developer | 10/2023 - 04/2025
-Led full-cycle headwear development, managing seasonal calendars, global vendor timelines, and fit/wear testing.
-Owned tech pack creation, material sourcing, and prototype reviews to ensure margin, quality, and brand alignment.
-Reviewed and communicated all design, construction, and fit revisions to suppliers and ensured product met brand expectations and fit/wear standards.
-Partnered cross-functionally with Design, Marketing, and the Photo Studio to execute product storytelling across packaging, e-commerce, and digital campaigns.
DC Shoes
Senior Footwear Developer | 03/2021 - 10/2023
-Drove product development for men’s, women’s, and kids’ categories including inline, SMU, winterized, and snowboard boots.
-Delivered standout collaborations with AC/DC, Star Wars, Black Sabbath, Carrots, and Basquiat.
-Oversaw fit/wear testing, 2D/3D revisions, cost analysis, and compliance to ensure on-time, high-performance launches.
-Worked internationally to optimize factory relationships and launch new innovations like Step-On snowboard boot tech.
DC Shoes
Footwear Developer II | 03/2018 - 03/2021
-Led development for men’s, women’s, youth, and toddler footwear and snowboard boots across inline and SMU categories.
-Managed APAC, LATAM, as well as Winterized boot development; oversaw timelines and tech pack creation.
ROXY
Footwear Developer | 02/2017 - 03/2018
- Managed inline and SMU development for women's, kids', and toddlers' footwear.
- Ensured target margin achievement through cost negotiation and collaborative planning.
DC Shoes
Footwear Fit Test Coordinator | 12/2015 - 02/2017
Quiksilver
Footwear Fit Test Coordinator | 06/2015 - 09/2015
Quiksilver
Assistant Store Manager | 11/2009 - 06/2015
- Managed flagship operations and a 20+ person team, exceeding KPIs and elevating the store to top-ten performance nationally.
- Developed training programs and sales tools adopted regionally.
- Cultivated a premium customer experience rooted in brand loyalty and team development.
Vagrant Records
New Media Coordinator | 11/2008 - 07/2009
-Worked with new media team to develop online marketing campaigns and promotions.
-Administered all artist and label websites and social networking profiles.
-Assisted with all online marketing efforts including email blasts, digital banner advertisements, audio and video content, and all social media outlets.
