Jake Rivas

VP of Design- Footwear @Ariat International

Union City, CA, US

I am a team leader that brings years of design and development leadership skills to help groups achieve their career goals. I thrive in fast paced, dynamic teams that need creative vision that is run through the brands ethos and identity. I can help the brand define those values or at least help reinforce that vision. I am a firm believer in continued education for my group and believe that an inspired and supported team will create the best product. I have implemented a 3D group into our process and am up to speed on the latest 3D advancements in footwear- Leader on the Innovation and advance concepts teams- Work with Biomechanics labs and leading universities to find issues and prove out concepts- Extensive work experience in China, Vietnam, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Thailand, Korea etc- Have built several design teams from the ground up and pride myself on keeping those teams as drama free as possible with open dialogue and continued support.

California College of the Arts

BFA