# Nicole A.

> Sr. Manager, Product Design for Lucasfilm, Marvel & 20th Century

Location: Oakland, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/nicolea

Highly seasoned in the intersection of creative fashion design, IP protection, and high-stakes commercial licensing for blockbuster entertainment brands.

Deep expertise in IP/Character licensing, Multi-channel retail oversight, New business & strategic partnerships, Trend & market insight, Cross-functional leadership, Brand guardianship & creative direction, Analytical & strategic thinking with strong communication & presentation skills.

## Work Experience
### Sr. Manager, Product Design @ The Walt Disney Company
Jan 2023 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area

### Associate Product Design Manager @ The Walt Disney Company
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Product Design Manager - Softlines @ The Walt Disney Company
Jan 2015 – Jan 2021

### Product Developer - Accessories, Graphic Tees, Run @ lucy activewear
Jan 2013 – Jan 2015

### Jr. Technical Designer - Sweaters and Cut & Sew @ Jones Apparel Group
Jan 2007 – Jan 2012

### Assistant Designer @ Zaralo LLC
Jan 2007 – Jan 2007

### Fashion Design Intern @ Salt Works
Jan 2006 – Jan 2007


## Education
### Certificate in Women’s Fashion Illustration in Fashion Illustration
Instituto di Moda Burgo

### AA in Fashion Design
FIDM


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nalfaro

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Last updated: 2026-04-13