B I L L Y C A S T R O
Senior art director and designer with strong reputation for delivering top quality product lines and sales for several globally renowned brands. Thrive in deadline-driven environments with 20+ years of experience within New York City’s highly-competitive fashion industry. Earned respected leadership roles and direct collaboration with CEO's & Creative Leads.
Solid success directing and developing broad range of unique collections from conception through launch that both generate record-breaking revenue and attracted customers around the world. Expertise in product design spans eyewear, watches, jewelry, hardware, accessories and wearable tech with distribution throughout North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Seamlessly coordinate with overseas factories/vendors and merchandising teams on the selection of on-budget materials to forge and sustain crucial strategic partnerships for future lines.
Areas of Expertise
Market Research / Global Fashion Trends
Cutting-Edge Design / Ideation
Staff Development / Vendor Relationships
Strategic Partnerships
Cost Control / Budget Administration
Full Life Cycle Project Management
Product Design / Development
Technical Spec / Product Drawing
Hand Illustration / 3D Rendering
Additive Manufacturing / Prototyping