Samantha Noyes

Experience

1. Founder

   Studio Noyes

   Apr 2013 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Founder of Studio Noyes, I lead a dynamic team of creatives in bringing innovative concepts to life at the intersection of performance, lifestyle and fashion. We strive to give purpose to these products through the unique cultures they inhabit. As a team, we believe in creating meaningful connections with our clients of all sizes through earnest exploration, candid collaboration, and a dedication to thoughtful design. With 11+ years of experience creating forward-thinking footwear and product, I guide our team in creative direction, brand development, product design and a collaborative creative process.Clients:+ Adidas Basketball+ Adidas Originals + Alo Yoga+ Altra+ Avoli+ Bogs+ Columbia Sportswear+ Forsake+ Hoka One One+ Kaenon Eyewear+ Keen+ Kizik+ Lane Eight+ Lululemon+ MISE+ Olukai+ Pendleton+ Reef+ SHUGO+ SoiLL+ Spyder+ Superfeet+ Teva+ The North Face+ Topo Athletic+ Vivobarefoot+ Woolrich+ XTEP+ Yeezy+ 361Skills and Specialties:+ Creative direction for brands, categories, seasons+ Clear visual communication through sketching, rendering and presentations+ Thorough and detailed technical packages for factory communication+ Comprehensive pullover, flat pattern and blueprint revisions+ Color + material design based on understanding the consumer needs and recognizing trends+ Brief creation and line strategy + Manufacturing excellence and communication+ Factory travel

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  Bachelor of Science, Design

  2006 — 2011

• École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs

  Industrial and Product Design

  2009 — 2010

Skills

• Product Design
• Design Strategy
• Drawing
• Photography
• Rendering
• Graphic Design
• Word
• Visual Communication
• Illustrator
• Tech Packs
• Mac
• Excel
• Footwear
• Photoshop
• Concept Development
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Indesign
• Solidworks
• Design Thinking
• Sketching
• Industrial Design
• Graphics
• Illustration
• Concept Design