Alaina Rosen
Sr. Director of Design at Blue Sky The Color of Imagination- Claim this Profile
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Rachel Monico
I was able to work with Alaina in both her roles as a Product Coordinator and when she transitioned to the Color Design team at UGG. Alaina has proven that she can be a trusted and indispensable member of any team in a very short amount of time. She is able to successfuly combine her passion for design with her knowledge of the business to have a well-rounded approach to her position. Alaina regularly gained praise as a team player and is always thinking of ways to set the greater team up for success. She also has a keen ability to think outside the box and offer new and exciting design concepts to the team.
Natalie Douglas
I worked with Alaina at UGG for over three years, she is a very talented designer and she has proven to not only be an exceptionally hard worker but an innovative one as well. While at UGG she designed a collection of shoes that included the largest selling new style that season. She is very personable and truly a joy to work with.
Rachel Monico
I was able to work with Alaina in both her roles as a Product Coordinator and when she transitioned to the Color Design team at UGG. Alaina has proven that she can be a trusted and indispensable member of any team in a very short amount of time. She is able to successfuly combine her passion for design with her knowledge of the business to have a well-rounded approach to her position. Alaina regularly gained praise as a team player and is always thinking of ways to set the greater team up for success. She also has a keen ability to think outside the box and offer new and exciting design concepts to the team.
Natalie Douglas
I worked with Alaina at UGG for over three years, she is a very talented designer and she has proven to not only be an exceptionally hard worker but an innovative one as well. While at UGG she designed a collection of shoes that included the largest selling new style that season. She is very personable and truly a joy to work with.
Rachel Monico
I was able to work with Alaina in both her roles as a Product Coordinator and when she transitioned to the Color Design team at UGG. Alaina has proven that she can be a trusted and indispensable member of any team in a very short amount of time. She is able to successfuly combine her passion for design with her knowledge of the business to have a well-rounded approach to her position. Alaina regularly gained praise as a team player and is always thinking of ways to set the greater team up for success. She also has a keen ability to think outside the box and offer new and exciting design concepts to the team.
Natalie Douglas
I worked with Alaina at UGG for over three years, she is a very talented designer and she has proven to not only be an exceptionally hard worker but an innovative one as well. While at UGG she designed a collection of shoes that included the largest selling new style that season. She is very personable and truly a joy to work with.
Rachel Monico
I was able to work with Alaina in both her roles as a Product Coordinator and when she transitioned to the Color Design team at UGG. Alaina has proven that she can be a trusted and indispensable member of any team in a very short amount of time. She is able to successfuly combine her passion for design with her knowledge of the business to have a well-rounded approach to her position. Alaina regularly gained praise as a team player and is always thinking of ways to set the greater team up for success. She also has a keen ability to think outside the box and offer new and exciting design concepts to the team.
Natalie Douglas
I worked with Alaina at UGG for over three years, she is a very talented designer and she has proven to not only be an exceptionally hard worker but an innovative one as well. While at UGG she designed a collection of shoes that included the largest selling new style that season. She is very personable and truly a joy to work with.
Credentials
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The Employee's Guide to Sustainability
LinkedInNov, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Blue Sky The Color of Imagination
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United States
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Consumer Goods
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Director of Design
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Jan 2019 - Present
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Design Director
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Apr 2018 - Dec 2018
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Design Manager
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Nov 2017 - Apr 2018
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Design Specialist
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Mar 2017 - Nov 2017
- Created original artwork for new products- Implemented the use of tech packs across the brand to improve communication with overseas factories- Lead multiple product development teams focusing on new item development- Conducted and presented trend research
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Deckers Brands
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Color Designer, UGG
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Jul 2015 - Feb 2017
− Created seasonal color palettes for men, women, and children that were brand relevant and market appropriate− Designed repeating and placement patterns for screen prints, footbeds, trims, and knits− Transcribed design work into Adobe Illustrator− Update design details on a seasonal basis including hardware, materials, laces, and pattern updates− Created a strong brand identity through color and material stories− Built tech packs, material maps, and CADs
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Product Coordinator, UGG Australia
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Aug 2013 - Jul 2015
- Conceptualized, materialized, and managed a new collection which booked over 400,000 pairs and became one of the largest marketing stories of the season- Innovated new sampling procedures that were implemented brand wide, saving the company a projected $100,000- Daily activities included managing collections, presenting new concepts, materializing designs, analyzing in-depth research of the consumer, sample management, creating CADs, and managing FlexPLM
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UC Santa Barbara
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Orientation Staff Leader
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Mar 2013 - Aug 2013
- Trained for three months on academic requirements, student resources and university policies- Developed skills of public speaking, leadership, and sensitivity to diversity - Served as an academic advisor and guidance counselor to over 4,500 incoming students- Planned a series of student night social events involving community service
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Book Conservationist
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Apr 2010 - Jun 2013
- Engineered casing for rare and fragile books- Inventoried materials- Repaired damaged materials- Instructed other employees in conservation techniques- Developed new strategies for protecting publications
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President
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Apr 2012 - Mar 2013
- Managed the 10-member Executive Board, 10-member Delegate Board and 10 Chapters with over 900 members- Represented Panhellenic at all campus functions- Lead multiple weekly meetings and motivated board members to take on new - Mediated conflicts and proposed sanctions with diplomacy and confidentiality
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Demo 2 Design
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Santa Barbara, California Area
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Marketing Intern
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Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
- Designed print ads and newsletters - Created a social media presence - Developed systematic organization of materials flow - Photographed materials for inventory - Designed print ads and newsletters - Created a social media presence - Developed systematic organization of materials flow - Photographed materials for inventory
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Social Chairman
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Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
- Planned quarterly events for membership including dinners and dances- Implemented risk-management procedures while working with a board of 6 other officers- Developed working relationships with venues, insurance companies, advisors, and caterers- Managed a budget of $45,000
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Technology Chairman
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Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
- Created and maintained Chapter website- Developed marketing strategies as a member of the Public Relations focus group
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Education
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2009 - 2013
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art -
2015 - 2015
Ars Sutoria School
The Art of Traditional Shoemaking - New York
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