Dani Kast

Senior Product Developer and Design Manager at Collection XIIX, Ltd.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Product Management
    General Assembly
    Nov, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Agile Crash Course: Agile Project Management; Agile Delivery
    Udemy
    Apr, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Agile Scrum Course: Scrum Fundamentals | Scrum Certification
    Udemy
    Apr, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Become a Product Manager | Learn the Skills & Get the Job
    Udemy
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Collection XIIX, Ltd.
    • United States
    • Wholesale
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Product Developer and Design Manager
      • Jan 2018 - Present

      Collection XIIX is one of the premier leaders in design, brand, licensing and product development in the fashion accessories industry.+Manage the design team’s product development process from concept to production using Agile project management tactics.+Collaborate with buyers to determine design direction, maintaining appropriate brand aesthetics, costs, materials, and deadlines.+Communicate with factories in China, India, and Italy regarding all sample needs: tech packs, design specifications, materials sourcing & development, pricing solutions, deliveries and production details.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: +Doubled the company’s outerwear business to be the top revenue-driving product category in just one year - exceeding $30 million in sales.

  • Steve Madden
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Designer and Trend Specialist
      • Jul 2013 - Jan 2018

      +Launched design direction for the private-label design teams each season based on trend forecasting data, market analysis and sales.+Spearheaded new brand partnerships by managing on-trend, cohesive, and cost-conscious product lines, which led to increased business.+Organized product sourcing, prototype allocation, pricing guidelines, vendor communication, and deadlines amongst cross-functional teams.+Led and planned domestic and international travel for trend research, market analysis and design inspiration.

    • Associate Designer
      • Apr 2014 - Mar 2017

      +Design handbags for major brands-Dolce Vita; Kohl’s’ Juicy Couture, Simply Vera-Vera Wang, and Madden NYC; Madden Girl; Target’s Mossimo Supply Co. +Manage a team of designers to create successful and cohesive handbag collections +Merchandise product for meetings with corporate buyers +Communicate with overseas factories regarding design specifications, pricing, etc.+Textiles and hardware sourcing

    • Design Assistant
      • Jul 2013 - Apr 2014

      +Design handbags for major brands-Dolce Vita; Kohl’s’ Juicy Couture, Simply Vera-Vera Wang, and Madden NYC; Madden Girl; Target’s Mossimo Supply Co.

Education

  • Syracuse University
    Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design
    2009 - 2013
  • London College of Fashion
    Study Abroad Program, Fashion/Apparel Design
    2011 - 2012

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