Dane Foster

Product Development and Innovation, Digital Strategy, Branding

Italy

About

Luxury Brand & Product Innovator | Merging Heritage Craftsmanship with Digital-First Strategy Currently completing my Master’s in Fashion Direction at The Milano Fashion Institute, I’m deepening my expertise in luxury brand strategy, textile innovation, and sustainable product development. My academic work focuses on bridging heritage craftsmanship with digital-forward consumer engagement. As a detail-oriented product professional with a cross-functional background in functional and usability testing, sales and merchandising, and startup product development, I’m driven to elevate luxury fashion through data-informed creativity and technological innovation. My journey -- from optimizing user experiences at Epic to styling client-centric collections at Ann Taylor -- has honed my ability to merge technical rigor with aesthetic storytelling, ensuring products resonate with discerning audiences.

Experience

  • Startup Product Developement Assitant at Freedom Personified
    Jan 2022 - May 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Sales and Merchandising Assistant at Ann Taylor
    Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Software Quality Assurance Tester at Epic
    Mar 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Garnet and Gold Goes Green Ambassador at FSU Sustainable Campus
    Oct 2019 - Dec 2019 · 3 mos

  • Campus Relations Intern at Environment America
    Sep 2019 - Dec 2019 · 4 mos

    Helped pass a Student Senate resolution formally requesting the university president to commit to a 100% renewable energy plan for campus by 2030. Worked to engage professors, university staff, student organization executive boards, and Student Senate Representatives, garnering support and lobbying for the initiative.