Nick Troll

Footwear Design & Development Consultant · Troll Design Company

Los Angeles, CA

In My Own Words

Product developer/designer with 8+ years of experience in the footwear industry. Throughout my career I’ve worn multiple hats and gained a wide range of experience including product strategy/positioning, product development, international development coordination, production methods/quality control, sales, and more. I pride myself on my attention to detail, creative problem solving, and drive to create the best products possible for both brand and customer.

Work Experience

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Footwear Design & Development Consultant

Troll Design Company

2019 – Present

• Provide factory representation, design, development, and production oversight services • Market trend review/analysis • Oversee design direction for all categories of footwear • Manage all development stages from prototype through production • Work with cross-functional partners to ensure all calendar dates are met • Daily sales communication with client buyers/developers • Review product briefs to ensure target costs can be met • Product development and commercialization coordination • Coordinate factory technology and innovation initiatives

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Footwear Designer/Developer

In Colorado Inc

2013 – 2019

Men's, Women's, Children's Athletic/Casual Footwear • Market Research and Trend Analysis • Design and Develop men's, women's, and children's footwear • International travel to China to visit key factories and suppliers • Manage tech pack development and handovers • Oversee sampling process, sourcing of materials and components • Confirm samples before production • Daily communication with client buyers/developers • Conduct client-facing sales and development meetings