Alexis Cortes-Payet

Alexis Cortes-Payet is an experienced Product Development Manager with a strong background in the footwear industry. Currently employed at Caleres, Inc. since June 2021, Alexis oversees product development for private brands, collaborating closely with designers to ensure accurate specification interpretations and material developments. Additional roles include serving as a Senior Specialist Technical Product Development and an Advisor for Nude Bayou, providing strategic advice to a start-up dancewear business. Previous positions at Caleres included Technical Designer-Developer and Senior Product Development Specialist, enhancing skills in design concepts, product creation, and quality assurance. Alexis's career began in retail management at UGG and DNA Footwear, supported by solid banking experience and a diverse educational background in Communication Media Studies, Graphic Design, and Footwear Illustration from prestigious institutions.