2024 - Present
3D Designer - Nike Digital Innovation
Designed immersive 3D experiences using tools like Blender, Unreal Engine, CLO 3D, and Substance Painter, merging storytelling with design to create impactful product visualizations. Responsibilities included sculpting digital avatars with intricate hair simulations to enhance narrative depth, translating 2D sketches into fully realized digital garments and patterns for virtual storytelling, and applying advanced texture techniques in Substance to bring realism to the designs. Additionally, the role included overseeing scene lighting and post-production workflows to ensure visual quality aligned with the project’s narrative goals.
2024 - Present
Production Artist - Nike Center of Design Excellence
Create and maintain cut and sew designs while working across multiple sport dimensions such as NFL, NCAA, and TEAM. Working within a high volume enviorment, responsible for the creation of PRs and technical skteches that portray the design intent of each garment
2023 - 2024
Senior Tech Designer - Nike Wms Kids Blocks
Posses knowledge of the apparel development process from inception through production, including but not limited to pattern making, grading, construction, costing, manufacturing, materials and machinery. Responsible for writing product specs and advanced construction instructions along with interpreting design intent and offering alternative solutions. Responsible for drafting and alteration of multiple styles within 3D environments and physical after fittings. Led digital initiative to render garments allowing the team to see full size ranges, families, and material offerings
2022 - 2023
Tech Developer II - Nike Wms Kids Apparel
Managed multiple styles from conception to production; working closely w/ design and PM to effectively meet gates and ensure manufacturability - 100% of Styles fit approved. Fostered effective teamwork between tech development and design through integration of CLO into concept creation workflow.Supported digital initiative to alleviate need for physical P1’s through the creation of several standardized libraries within CLO 3D. Developed toolboxes within PCX to update/standarized POMs, creating allignment across seasonal styles. Drafted patterns within CLO for pre-season styles to ensure kid-right fit and allignment w/ seasonal category strategy . Maintained communication w/ PCC and international partners to ensure accurate development
2022 - 2022
Softgoods Developer at Burton
Executed R&D concept from ideation to several iterations of prototypes, curating a brief, 2D drawing, CAD rendering, Material choices, BOM, and serving as the main point of communication between factory partner. Conducted market research analyzing emerging and existing trends within the outdoor sector. Strategized and implemented changes to refocus Burton’s bag product line, appealing to a newly specified consumer. Lead material R&D efforts enabling Burton to meet sustainability goals for upcoming seasons. Participated in CLO games, utilizing leftover fabrics to reimagine garment construction while prioritizing form over function
2021 - 2022
Co-Founder at Black Creative Collective
Led efforts to curate and execute a fully integrated business strategy alongside a workback calendar. Organized logistics for events including purpose, vendors, location, run of show, script, and marketing calendar. Coordinated events w/ 50+ Black creatives across distinct industries with intent of establishing a sense of community
2020 - 2020
Experiential Designer at Nike
Researched and developed several feasible solutions to support Nike’s remote work initiative, impacting the work environment for more than 70,000 individuals. Pitched a comprehensive plan to address gender shortcomings within Nike’s SB brand to Nike’s Executive Leadership Team and Departmental Senior Leadership teams. Curated a detailed outlook of Nike’s WHQ consisting of campus’ policies, architectural design, and employee benefits, across several different and distinct time spans to address current and ongoing employee needs
2020 - 2020
Cohort Member at Nike Project Move
Served as 1 of 15 Cohort members out of a 400 campus-wide application pool to attend and participate in Project Move; a student led initiative designed to make sports a daily habit amongst college students. Attended bi-weekly online meetings and a 4-day workshop at the Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. Collaborated w/ students across Ohio States Campus to create 3 signature projects to promote on campus initiatives. Advocated with the Office of Diversity and inclusion, Rec Sports, and licensing to promote on campus wellness. Specialized in strategic development, including research and insight activities for the team to better understand their consumer and project goals
2023
Master of Sports Product Management, University of Oregon
The Sports Product Management Program is a collaboration between the University of Oregon’s academic community and the global sports product industry. Each cohort is an elite group of students who learn about the complete product life cycle from both industry and academia’s finest talent, while also growing the key teamwork and leadership skills necessary for success in the industry.
2021
Bachelor of Science, The Ohio State University
Alumnus of The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - BSBA, Business Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Graduated with a concentration in Finance and highest distinction of Summa Cum Laude.
