MAUREEN EAGAR

(603) 502-4858

maureen@medesigns.studio

https://medesigns.studio

Hot Springs, AR 71913

DESIGN DIRECTOR

Experienced and High impact Creative designer. With over 20 years in the industry working for Global Brands. Delivers Hi-taste level product. Provides strategic oversight for design in footwear. Recognized as a Design leader that nurtures talent, elevates retention, and enhances product aesthetics. Proven track record in Collaborating with and Presenting to C-suite corporate & retail executives. Passionate about fashion, and functionally beautiful product. Keen understanding of the buyer. Translates design concepts into easy-to-understand information for internal stakeholders and external buyers by communicating a logical Design story. Skilled on a broad Range of Product from: Athleisure, Casual, Dress Casual, to Technical in Women’s & Men’s. Development factory experience in: US, China, Brazil, and Portugal. Excels at balancing multiple responsibilities within challenging, fast – paced environments. Top- level time management and problem- solving skills. Ability to work from Runway to Reality and net lucrative results for the Brand.

• BRANDS: HUNTER Boot, Redwing, Timberland, Sorel, Patagonia, Larry Stuart-Bags, Liz Claiborne, Merrell, Vasque, Rockport Men’s, Dunham, Allrounder by Mephisto, Aravon, Dansko, Ariat, Keen, Ahnu, GH.Bass & Co, Converse, Eder Bernarde-Knitwear Design,

• PATENTS: Achieved both design and technical patents

• PRODUCT: Oversee Design & product development from concept through Production and fit; Including working on lasts, outsole blueprints, 2d & 3d, fashion/market trends, color palettes, pattern design, outsole design, leather and materials, specifications, and development calendars. Partner with Sourcing & Engineering.

• PERSONAL: Ability to get along with diverse personalities while exhibiting versatility, adaptability, & providing design expertise.  Partner with merchandising and sales on, line-plan matrixes and to study sell-thru to optimize Brand position at retail.

STRENGTHS

WORK EXPERIENCE

2016 – Present • MUNRO SHOES

Design Director
Provide design direction and oversight for all projects, including the development of Younger, New product and materials to communicate the company mission and vision effectively. Monitor and control budgets for supplies in linebuilding. Partner with business leaders, engineers, and pattern makers to ensure consistency and alignment with design language. Communicate priorities, timelines, and accountabilities to ensure efficient use of resources and promote a productive team. Strategize, organize, and coordinate seasonal matrixes, trends, design, prototypes, and costing meetings. Collaborate with Engineering department for tannage selection, and development of new leathers.

• Achieved significant reduction in costs by designing and delivering efficient technical packages for all domestic and sourced products.

• Earned repeat business by elevating satisfaction and retention of large retail clients through exceptional product experience, while addressing inquiries, concerns, and issues professionally and courteously.

• Successfully boosted revenue generation and profitability by identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities through designing consumer focused product, relationship building and networking with large retail clients such as Nordstrom and Zappos.

• Accelerated product development and delivery as well as optimized the product lifecycle by 45 days by identifying improvement opportunities, recommending changes, and implementing best practices.

• Managed all aesthetics of shoes from inception through pre- production, delivering a higher taste level product with a great fit and younger styling.

• Contributed to overall business growth and expansion by supporting the establishment of a new organizational Sourcing structure, including policies, practices, and new communication frameworks to ensure smooth operations despite the COVID pandemic.

2023 - Present • M.E. DESIGNS STUDIO

Founder
Bag design studio. presently designing bags and slg accessories

2004 – 2016 • MAUREEN ROGER DESIGNS LLC

Owner/Principal
Oversaw operations of the entire design firm, including the delivery of design consultancy, expertise, and recommendations to clients. Fulfilled multiple Brand’s needs Y/Y through effective communication and excellent Design. Created and delivered: product briefs, innovative designs, and technical packages;  while ensuring alignment with core brand values and needs. Liaised with multiple clients, chief executive officers, vice presidents, and developers to improve their brand’s awareness and recognition through great product.

• High-profile visibility for HUNTER- with Giles Mendel Boot shown at Bryant Park Runway.

• Recognized for managing and completing all projects within strict timely, budgetary, and scope constraints.

• Strategized and introduced new designs for women’s, and men’s product lines in casual, dress, sport, and technical categories. Worked across multiple Brands simultaneously.

• Delivered High- Sell thru product for all accounts:  Dansko, Ariat, Allrounder, Merrell, Patagonia, Ahnu, Rockport, Aravon, Redwing, Keen, and more.

Additional Experience:

Director of Design Liz Flex and Liz Sport, Liz Claiborne Shoes

• Acknowledged for conceptualizing and designing numerous top selling SKUs with sell-through results of 12-15% per week.

• Established a cohesive visual identity across the entire footwear collection with a functional comfort construction, including graphics & shared details, resulting in enhancing awareness and recognition at the retail level.

• Delivered Collections that sold over 1 Million pairs each

Lead Designer/Senior Designer, Timberland

• Contributed to business growth; elevated revenue of women’s line from $13M to $50M by introducing .5M+ pairs annually.

• Designed the first removable chassis system for Timberland; patented “Smart Comfort.”

• Promoted an aesthetic image, detailing a story for women casual, this line-building process was adopted by men’s casual.

• Successfully redesigned the entire line-building process across all design categories, evolving from an “item replacement” mindset, to collection.

Designer Women’s Footwear, G.H.Bass & Co

• Created and delivered high-quality designs for retail stores ($250M) and wholesale business firms.

• Successfully turned around a declining Bass Canvas business to profitable, by providing design leadership and strategic direction.

• Increased product sales from 30,000 to over 450,000 within the first year; introduced a vulcanized sandal footbed collection with sell-through of 1-1.5 million pairs; collections included: T Sandal, Camo Sandal, T-shirt, SUV series, and silhouette ‘Marelli’.

Designer, Athleisure Footwear, Converse

• Created designs for a $200M athleisure category; researched domestic and international market trends; collaborated with trend forecasters; developed color, concept, and trend boards.

• Designed “A-Train” in men’s street casuals; sold 1.5 million pairs in the first year. Total 15 million pairs within 3 years all genders

• Created first line of designs, widely featured in television and print media; C* collection reinvigorated one-star sales and sold into a federated chain; enabled the brand to receive the first invitation to pre-line at Macy’s flagship store.

Art Teacher/ College Prep, Waldort School of Garden City ∙ Queens College

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

MASTER OF FINE ARTS, DRAWING, PAINTING, COLOR THEORY
Queens College Flushing NY

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS, DRAWING, PAINTING, COLOR THEORY
The Cooper Union New York NY

Professional Development
International “Shoe Fits” Certificate – Toronto Canada
Shoe Pattern Making, Parsons School, of Design – New York
Arsutoria- Bag Pattern Making Course- learning Rhino- Present