Phoebe Coleman: in Salt Lake City, UT
Phoebe Coleman
Salt Lake City | United States
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Outdoor Research, Inc.
Accessories Designer 1/Trims Developer | 03/2022 - 08/2022
Ideate and develop unique trims solutions through collaboration with designers, product managers, and trim
vendors.
• Review iterative prototypes and find user-centered solutions
• Ideate differentiated design solutions for bags, packs, and headwear products.
• Create sketches and tech packs that clearly illustrate construction concepts and design solutions.
• Stay informed of relevant trends utilizing trend forecasting services e.g. WGSN and Fashion Snoops.
• Actively participate in target consumer communities and feedback groups, including focus groups.
• Communicate effectively with overseas partners regarding trims, color, and development.
• Regularly participate in field testing of seasonal products and provide feedback to the team.
• Create and execute a trim testing protocol to evaluate and develop trims to company standards.
• Work together with product managers to align on seasonal product direction and design intent.
• Collaborate with tech design team to bring design concepts to life through commercialization.
• Determine the product purpose and ensure that the design results in a final product that aligns with the company vision.
• Design and create products that are inclusive and improve accessibility to the outdoors for all people.
• Utilize 3D modeling software and 3D printing to rapid prototype trim solutions to evaluate function and aesthetics.
Outdoor Research, Inc.
Associate Designer | 03/2020 - 03/2022
• Employ strong organizational skills to support internal and external designers, Product Managers, Tech Design,
and Product Integrity teams.
• Provide in-house design including concept art, design detail sketches, and construction.
• Create and update design detail sketches throughout the design process.
• Maintain a toolkit for designers including tech pack template, croquis, and trim illustrations.
Outdoor Research, Inc.
Assistant Designer | 06/2018 - 03/2020
• Provide support to the product development team in numerous areas.
• Apply my accurate eye for color to manage all lab dips for fabrics, trims, sales samples, and bulk yardage.
• Assist in the creation of the seasonal color palette, category specific palettes, and supporting reference
materials.
Industrial Alchemy
Industrial Design Intern | 06/2017 - 06/2018
Support and ideate concepts for clients on a wide range of products for outdoor recreation and travel including
gloves, backpacks, tents, coolers, and more.
• Create tech packs for designs including placing materials and trims.
• Assist in prototyping.
• Create patterns and cut materials.
• Conduct product and material research.
• Create concept and research presentations
Education history
University of Oregon
Master of Science | 2020 - 2022
University of Washington
Bachelor of Design | 2013 - 2017
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