lisa.simla@gmail.com
514.894.4704
Work
Associate Product Development Manager, Canadian Tire Corp., Toronto, ON
Build category product strategies for the outdoor furniture, lighting, and accessories business
2024 - Present
Product Developer, Canadian Tire Corp., Toronto, ON
Developed consumer goods for Canadian Tire private label brands CANVAS, For Living, and Type A
2019 - 2024
Skills
Process
Commercialization
Strategic communication
Product assortment analysis
Product lifecycle management
Brand and product strategy build
Trend analysis
Competitive market research
Technologies
Adobe CC: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
Microsoft Office Suite
PTC FlexPLM
Thoughtspot
3D Modeling: SolidWorks, Fusion 360, KeyShot
UI/UX: Sketch, Invision
AutoCAD
Extracurriculars
Knitting and crocheting
Curling
Long-distance running
Languages
English
French
Education
Bachelor of Industrial Design
Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
Graduated at the top of class with the highest CGPA in the School of Industrial Design, winning the University Medal in the Faculty of Engineering for Industrial Design.
Bachelor of Science
McGill University, Montreal, QC
Graduated at the top of class with the highest CGPA in the Atmospheric Science Department, while also obtaining a minor in Geography.
Internships
UX Design
Shopify
Montreal, QC
Lighting Design
Sean O’Connor Lighting
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Smartphone Accessories Design
Lucidream
Montreal, QC
Softgoods Product Design
California Innovations
Toronto, ON