katie leineweber

Director of Product Development · FIGS

Santa Monica, CA

In My Own Words

Experienced Product Development and Sourcing Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the apparel athletic and fashion industry. Skilled in Cost Engineering, Technology applications, Product Assortment Planning, Management, and Sporting Goods. Global brand development management including Athleta, Tommy Bahama, Nordstrom, FIGS, and Adidas (NBA collaborations with Stella McCartney and Jeremy Scott)

Work Experience

Director of Product Development

FIGS

2024 – 2025

Restructure

Senior Manager Product Engineering

Athleta

2022 – 2024

Senior Manager Apparel Development

Athleta

2021 – 2024

Swim product development and sourcing manager

Tommy Bahama

2019 – 2020

Swim Sourcing and Development Manager

Tommy Bahama

2019 – 2020

Senior Product Developer

Nordstrom

2014 – 2019

Senior Product Developer

Nordstrom

2014 – 2019

Manager Apparel Development

adidas

2006 – 2014

Manager product development, technical knits, wovens.

adidas

2006 – 2014

Product developer and buyer

Crazy Shirts

2003 – 2005

Mens surf buyer and private label developer

T&C Surf

2001 – 2003

Assistant Buyer

liberty house department stores

1999 – 2001

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

University of Oregon

Central Catholic HS

Interests

YogaTravelSkiingHikingSurfFood

Skills

Written CommunicationTeam PerformanceProduction ProcessesProduct Lifecycle ManagementStrategic ThinkingCost ManagementGarment ConstructionApparelGarment ManufacturingOrganization SkillsPLM ToolsCommunicationBranding & IdentityStrategic PlanningBusiness DevelopmentCustomer InsightProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeTechnical Product DevelopmentE-Commerce

Industries

BikeFashionLifestyleOutdoorSkateSnowStreetwearSurfSwim

Activity

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katie leineweber liked Apex Board & Ride Co.'s post · 2025-06-10

Partnership Announcement! We are stoked to announce our partnership with Aroma Retail, a Las Vegas-based company renowned for its expertise in environmental scenting. Founded in 2017 by Cristina Reding, Aroma Retail has grown from a humble beginning into a leading provider of high-quality, safe, and eco-friendly fragrances. Their products are made in the USA and are designed to be pet and infant safe, aligning perfectly with our commitment to creating welcoming environments for all customers. Aroma Retail's fragrances are free from synthetic toxins, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and allergens, making them suitable for public spaces without causing allergic reactions. Their extensive fragrance library includes over 100 unique scents, many of which are inspired by iconic locations and moods. They have also developed custom signature scents for various clients, ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. Each of Apex Board & Ride Co. centers will now feature a Aroma Retail signature scent to enhance shopping experiences: Skate: Caesars Palace (scent Empire). Surf: Margaritaville (scent Sun & Sand). Snowboard: Four Seasons Whistler (scent Cedar Seduction). These selected fragrances aim to create an immersive and memorable environment for customers.

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