Daniel Ramos

Daniel Ramos

Senior Product Director Global Outerwear · THE NORTH FACE

Denver, CO

In My Own Words

Twenty-seven years of experience in product line management, apparel design, product development, and production; most recently, Senior Director of Product at The North Face. Strategic Product Leader | Manage Diverse Teams Across Multiple Product Categories | Drive Positive Business Results

Work Experience

Senior Product Director Global Outerwear

THE NORTH FACE

2018 – Present

Senior Product Director overseeing the entire outerwear category, which includes Summit Series, Steep Series, Flight Series, Black Series, and Black Box, including all outerwear that falls under Mountain Sports, Snow Sports, Run & Train, and Urban Exploration categories

Senior Product Director Mountain Sports and Snowsports

THE NORTH FACE

2017 – 2018

Senior Product Director overseeing the entire mountain sports category which includes high altitude mountaineering, alpinism, ice climbing, ski mountaineering, climbing, hiking, backpacking, in addition to, the entire ski and snowboard apparel category Oversee and lead product management, design, and development of our Summit Series, technical climb, technical hike and outdoor essentials collections. Oversee and lead product management, design, and development of our technical glove and baselayer product lines. Led product, design, and development of our Industry Uniform Program. Led a team of 32 across product management, design, and development. Oversaw the hiring of 7 positions across product management, design, and development over the course of 1 year.

Product Director Snow Sports

THE NORTH FACE

2014 – 2017

Product Director overseeing the entire ski and snowboard apparel category Oversee and lead product management, design, and development of our Steep Series, Resort, On Mountain, Pro Project and Freeride collections. Oversee and lead product management, design, and development of our technical glove and baselayer product lines. Led product, design, and development of our Industry Uniform Program, including designing custom uniforms for Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, and Whistler Blackcomb. Managed and led the design and development of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Ski Uniforms for the U.S. Olympic Freeski Team, which included Slopestyle, Halfpipe, and Skicross. Managed a team of 15 across product management, design, and development. Hired 6 positions across product management, design, and development over the course of 3 years.

Senior Product Manager Equipment

THE NORTH FACE

2012 – 2014

Product Manager Equipment

MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR

2011 – 2012

Product Manager/Designer Accessories and Baselayer

MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR

2006 – 2011

Outerwear Designer

MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR

2004 – 2006

Patternmaker

SIERRA DESIGNS

2000 – 2003

Outerwear Designer / Apparel Development Manager

SIERRA DESIGNS

2000 – 2003

Patternmaker

BERTRAM MANN

1998 – 2000

Apparel Development Assistant

SIERRA DESIGNS

1996 – 1998

Merchandising Manager

MONTBELL AMERICA

1994 – 1996

Education

Associate of Arts degree

COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA

1997 – 1999

Associate of Arts degree

Waddington Range Expedition

NOLS

1999 – 1999

Waddington Range Expedition

Bachelor of Arts degree

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SANTA CRUZ

1990 – 1994

Bachelor of Arts degree

Interests

Anything outside!

Industries

BikeFashionFishingLifestyleMoto & PowersportsOutdoorRunSkateSnowStreetwearSurfSwimTriathlonYogaHealth & Fitness

Connections