Kali
Miranda
industrial Designer, Boston
Designer based in Boston, MA with a BFA in Industrial Design from Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
My passion from product creation started young - I was the kid who took things apart just to see HOW they
were made & WHAT they were made of. Today, I’m driven by a love of materials, construction, and the craft of
bringing ideas to life. I aim to be a force for innovation and positive change in the design industry, while also
being dedicated to continuously learning and growing.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Converse, Footwear Designer II (August 2021 - Present)
Work closely with our Product Merchandising partners to help deliver trend-right solutions forproduct creation needs in the market.
Keep a daily focus on spotting market place insights that feel fresh and relevant for our consumers.
Deliver design solutions that both push forward our brand while adhering to design briefs and costing limitations.
Problem solve issues that may arise while only having one round of sampling.
Develop trims and novelty details to add interest to our product.
Converse, Materials Design ETW (June 2019 - August 2021)
Supported the Materials Design Team across category to meet our seasonal goals collectively.
Supported the Closer to Market team on regional product creation for North America, Western Europe, and China.
Created product for key accounts and quick to market releases, by sourcing materials that adhere to design briefs and seasonal direction.
Ensured new materials selected follow safety/testing standards for footwear production, and fit/wear.
Worked closely with the materials development team for new material creations, and vendor resources.
Collaborated with the Color and Footwear Design team.
Worked closely with the footwear development team to gain insight on cost, and design execution.
Prepared material techpacks for clear communication to our factory partners.
Followed multiple calendars, and meet concurrent deadlines.
Vibram Corporation, Marketing Associate - Retail (November 2018- June 2019)
Assist marketing team with graphics for production.
Be a Brand Ambassador with extensive product knowledge.
Aid with marketing plans to generate revenue.
Support team with events related to Vibram and Vibram Partners.
Assist with social media graphics when needed.
New Balance, Shoe Ambassador (May 2016- September 2018)
Responsible for designs of exclusive footwear sold and made in the Flagship location.
Collaborated with Ambassador team for concept development.
Story tell concept through the use of colors and materials.
Extensive knowledge of shoe construction, and machinery involved.
Assembled footwear by hand using chemicals, flash activator, sole press, etc.
Handled social media account when needed for events.
Champs Sports, General Manager (Assistant Manager from March 2011 - February 2016)
Promoted to General Manager after 2 years of Assistant manager role.
Increased yearly sales by improving standards within each location managed.
Maintained efficient track of daily paperwork, and log of over 20,000 units of inventory.
Awarded Champs Sports Gold Shrink Club Award for outstanding audits.
Handled payroll by keeping track of employees hours vs. budget. Always stayed under hours.
Time management skills utilized to maintain store operations and sales programs.
Coached team of 15+ employees.
Awarded Champs Sports 25% Club award for customer loyalty programs.
Kept track of Market trends and product placement to increase sales.
Maintained a Top 5 store out 17 in the district. Consistently top 30 out of 110 locations in the
Northeast Region.
Education
Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston
B.F.A. Industrial Design
Graduated May 2018