I’m Katie Beaudet, a product and footwear design leader based in New York with over 20 years of experience working across global lifestyle brands. I create consumer-driven solutions that merge style, storytelling, and innovation, with a focus on delivering meaningful, brand-right products. My work spans the full product lifecycle — from concept to commercialization — and is grounded in collaboration, strategic thinking, and a passion for driving brand growth.

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My background includes leadership roles at brands like Cole Haan and Marc Fisher Footwear, where I led cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle — from trend forecasting and concept development to technical execution and go-to-market delivery. I bring a strategic and creative approach to product creation, category management, and merchandising, consistently delivering commercially successful, brand-right products across DTC, wholesale, and specialty channels. I thrive in collaborative environments, where I can mentor teams, manage complex creative workflows, and balance data-driven decisions with compelling storytelling. I'm also passionate about sustainable design and thoughtful innovation, always aiming to translate consumer insight into impactful, growth-driving solutions.

Brands

Cole Haan
Earth
Rockport
Cobb Hill
Rothy’s
Free People
Sperry
Enzo Angiolini
Nine West
Boutique9
Various Private Label Brands
NDA Freelance Brands

Services

Sketching
Ideation
Mood & Concept Boards
Visual Presentations
Footwear Design & Development
Marker & Computer Rendering
Hardware Development
Technical Footwear Development
Project Management