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Bradley McIlrath: Senior Director, Global Product in Charlotte, WA

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Bradley McIlrath

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Senior Director, Global Product
Charlotte | United States
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Payless ShoeSource

Senior Director, Global Product | 03/2020 - Current

Lead Design & Product Team in developing seasonal collections in Men's, Kids' & Athletic Footwear & Apparel across 13 brands for 720 stores globally & relaunch into USA market. •Implemented processes in Global Product Team & new roles •Developed Business Strategy for Collaborations & Marketing launch •Rebranded Existing Private Brands & Global Launch L.A. Gear
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Meijer

Product Development Manager, Softlines | 04/2017 - 07/2019

-Design & Art Direction for Active, Basics, Sleep, Sportswear, Swim -Advised on Process & Calendar to drive efficiency & meet deadlines -Transitioned team to Direct Sourcing Office delivering IMU increase -Branding enhancements across categories for clear product message
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Meijer

Interim Director, Product Development | 08/2018 - 01/2019

-Lead team of 27 across CAD/Design/Fabric/Tech Design/Trend/QA -Worked with Merchandising Leadership to drive brand strategy -Partnered with Global Sourcing Director to drive Process & Calendar
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Sports Authority

Director, Design; Product Development Softlines | 11/2011 - 06/2016

-Oversaw creative direction, design, fit and development for private label brands managing a team of 5 designers -Designed product across brands, as needed; primary designer from 2011-12 in creative and technical roles -Developed product with comparable season sales data to meet target AUR, Margin goals and promotional strategy -Vendor management and review with ability to identify new vendors in partnership with Product Management -Managed merchant relationship to meet deliverables and create strategic seasonal assortments across brands -Managed $150k seasonal operational budget and negotiate pricing and contracts across multiple vendors Oversaw creative direction, design and development for private label brands of Sports Authority: Alpine Design - outdoor Aspire - fitness & lifestyle Bloom - yoga & lifestyle Classic Sport - soccer Oxide - surf & swim S.A. Gear - youth apparel Slalom - snow sports Tommy Armour - golf Trayl - bike
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Perry Ellis International

Men's Callaway Golf Designer | 06/2010 - 11/2011

-Outerwear and Technical garment Design and development -Concept and Design development for Green Grass line -Seasonal Callaway Off Price and ASI assortments
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Dick's Sporting Goods

Men's Outdoor Designer; Nike ACG, Field & Stream Fishing | 07/2007 - 06/2010

-Men's Nike ACG Sportswear and Outerwear -Field & Stream Fishing -Reebok Women's and Girls -Umbro Women's and Girls -Walter Hagen Golf, Slazenger Golf & Tennis
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Gap, Inc.

Visual Merchandiser | 12/1998 - 07/2007

-Visual Specialist, Banana Republic 2002-7 -Assistant Merchandising Manager GAP, GAPbody, GAPKids, babyGAP 2000-1 -Worked in multiple regions and divisions, incl. Old Navy -Regional Store Opening Team
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Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

B.F.A. | 2002 - 2005

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