Maria Vlahos: Director of Product Development in Southern California, California
Maria Vlahos
Director of Product Development
Southern California | US
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hanging out with friends
hiking & exploring
Gardening Products
Work experience
Artful Home
Director of Product Development | 06/2025 - Current
Oversaw and managed the full product development cycle for Lisa Bayne, private label for Artful Home. Owned the prototype sampling and fitting process, ensuring accuracy in materials, construction and execution. Oversaw and managed the full product development cycle for Lisa Bayne, private label for Artful Home. Owned the prototype sampling and fitting process, ensuring accuracy in materials, construction and execution. Collaborated with Design and Merchandising to ensure creative intent aligns with target cost, quality and functionality.
Sherpa Adventure Gear
Design Director | 05/2019 - 05/2025
As the Design Director of a global team, I spearhead the creating of
product for a heritage brand with a strong culture and ethos. Rooted in
Himalayan heritage while still grounded in the outdoor market, I establish
standards and processes to produce consistent, high-quality results while
ensuring all projects and goals are being met. By fostering a collaborative
and creative culture that focuses on innovation, sustainability and solutions,
we consistently meet and exceed our customers expectations.
Wondery
Design Consultant | 01/2019 - 12/2019
Consulted with owner/founder on implementation of initial products, key silhouette's, sample development, and technical package. Assisted in initiating processes and factory allocation.
prAna Living
Womens Senior Designer | 09/1999 - 10/2018
Led and executed seasonal product for the Women’s line.
I established seasonal design direction in themes, color, graphics,
and silhouettes while planning and implementing seasonal strategy
for the women’s category. My ability to define on-brand, on-trend
design led to innovative creative direction for seasonal product
assortments