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Product Developer

Engineering & Production


I am a textile developer with significant experience in wovens, knits, and the product development process.  I have a passion for materials and performance apparel which has allowed me to adapt and grow my knowledge across several diverse product lines. Looking to relocate to Southern California area. 


-Create style specific Bill of Materials for men’s and women’s woven product		
-Test and Validate garment, trims, and fabrics through industry standards including AATCC and ASTM
-Review and negotiate costing with factories and vendors on a global scale
-Perform style and proto audits by examining product and calling out any mistakes


Product Developer-Contract

-Source, develop and create new and innovative technical textiles for men's and women's tennis apparel with a focus on engineered knits, seamless machinery, and body-mapped jacquards. 
-Research new technologies, yarns, and machinery by conducting testing and creating fabric trials to validate and confirm benefits with emphasis on cooling, moisture management, and aesthetics
. -Work cross-functionally with design and product category to reach a common goal creating the best product while focusing on performance and margins. -Focus on styles and fabrics for tier one tennis athletes while building the perfect product for them to perform at their peak in slams.
 -Collaborate with factories and fabric vendors internationally to align on a common goal and problem solve on challenges in the development process.  

Material Developer 

-Managed, developed and sourced knits and woven fabrics for men’s sportswear and performance sports wear lines with an emphasis on quality and technical features 
- Analyzed fabric test data under AATCC and ASTM test methods to ensure quality of each development and alignment with Eddie Bauer’s standards and specs 
-Worked with cross-functional teams to create new seasonal fabrics that met margins as well as standards without sacrificing quality.   

Materials Development Associate Manager.

 Apparel Trim Developer -Created a more organized and cohesive system of trim development on a global and domestic scale. -Worked with design to implement and create new trims that aligned with New Balance’s brand, image, and consumer base. -Collaborated with suppliers globally to achieve desired aesthetic while meeting margins and quality specifications.  Military/Innovation Product Developer -Aided in fabric and apparel development process with an emphasis on quality, while meeting category margins and completing projects in a timely manner. -Researched future trends in fabrics, trims, and other technologies that attracted consumers and implemented growth in target markets. -Joined the Innovation team to review fabric qualities to ensure they meet company standards and uphold the authenticity of the brand.   Footwear Materials Development Intern -Sourced footwear materials on a global scale to meet the specification and vision of the brand. -Organized, maintained, and developed a suc

Apparel/Footwear/Trim Developer 

Madeline Trolan is a Product Developer at Fox Head, Inc. in Encinitas, CA. View their experience, skills and work history on Malakye — the professional…

Madeline Trolan — Product Developer at Fox Head, Inc.

Madeline Trolan — Product Developer at Fox Head, Inc.

Madeline Trolan

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University of Rhode Island