CARLI WAKEN

I currently work for Under Armour, Inc. located at global headquarters in Baltimore, MD. I am a Senior Design Lead with a focus on socks and run accessories. My products range from caps, beanies, gloves, headbands, underwear and socks for all categories, including licensed product.

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Within this role, I work closely with cross functional partners to create product with features to improve performance, style and comfort for sport. Key responsibilities listed below.

• Develop and execute clear and detailed sketches, technical packages, and bill of materials

• Work within an integrated team of design, development, and product line management; act as key point of contact at pod meetings, lab dip approvals and fittings. Make key decisions related to product and procedures

• Lead creation and presentation of category content (merch pages, decks, mood boards, trim and fabric boards)

• Present work to leadership at key milestone meetings including style design review and go to market; present regularly to cross functional partners at design check points

• Oversee design and color updates; flat sketches, techpacks and bill of materials

• Influence category policies and procedures related to design

• Mentor and coach junior level teammates                 

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Want to know more about where I was before UA? click below!

C. WAKEN DESIGNS