Linda Leibold
Product Design and Development · BERG Architecture
Laramie, WY
In My Own Words
Upbeat, deadline driven contributor with positive attitude and high motivation for purpose-driven initiatives. My skill set has led to award winning products designing for renowned companies including REI CO-OP, Mountain Hardwear, Eddie Bauer, and Orvis. I’m passionate about building engaging, functional products; creating on-trend, on-brand color roadmaps; and utilizing sustainable and circular applications.
Work as an Outdoor Adventure Leader, a Peace Corps Development Advisor, and in drafting solar permitting architectural plans has left me with an expansive skill set which includes resourcefulness, creative problem solving, invaluable perspective, and addressing complex challenges head-on, professionally and collaboratively.
Outside of the office you’ll find me...
🔹hiking with my dog🐕
🔹mountain biking 🚵🏻♀️
🔹on a tennis court 🎾
🔹gaining new knowledge 📚
🔹dreaming of another African safari 🐘🦒🐆🐊🐒🌍
DM for portfolio 💼
Work Experience
Architectural Assistant
BERG Architecture2022 – Present
Design and drafting for exterior, landscape, and interior architecture and civil engineering elements in Revit Autodesk. Prepare site plan and specification packages for solar permitting per state requirements.
Product Design and Development
Freelance, self-employed2018 – Present
More than 10 years of industry experience with global, award-winning outdoor companies. Specializing in Outerwear and offer Material and Trim Selection; Full Tech Packs; Color Palettes; Presentation and Technical Sketches and CADs; Fit and Construction Direction; Cost Engineering; and Product Design Communication to internal and external stakeholders from concept to production.
Apparel Designer
Eddie Bauer2021 – 2022
Researched Fishing, UPF, and Fleece market trends. Created presentations and technical sketches for apparel, gear, and accessories. Led digital wholesale project creating templates and standards for digital images. Communicated line status, revisions and issues with CFT. Coordinated prints and lab dips. Created shared digital presentations. Successful execution of role working 100% remotely
Technical Designer
Orvis2018 – 2019
Managed product development for overseas production of Outerwear and Sportswear. Led fit sessions. Reviewed patterns and prototypes for accuracy, quality, and function; communicated updates and corrections to all partners. Created specification packages with BOMs, technical sketches, and graded size measurement charts. Conveyed production issues to QA team.
Community Development Advisor
Peace Corps2014 – 2016
Coached adult women in financial acumen and in organizing handicraft collectives. Created animal welfare project using pets to develop empathy and responsibility resulting in improved school performances. Submitted quarterly reports of project progress data in Volunteer Reporting application. Successful completion of two years of intense cultural immersion.
Outerwear Designer II
Mountain Hardwear2012 – 2014
Researched emerging trends, technology, and influencer markets to strengthen brand image and competitive positioning. Solicited sponsored athlete input. Applied knowledge of materials, construction, performance, and treatments. Aligned with product calendars meeting end use goals and deadlines. Cost engineered designs and proactively identified costing issues.
Outerwear Designer
REI2006 – 2012
Rendered design visions into saleable outerwear consistently exceeding sales goals in all Men and Women’s Outerwear categories. Owned creative aesthetic from concept to consumer including materials, colors palettes, and trims. Developed and approved custom trims and labels. Strategized line enhancements with Merchants. Overhauled base layer programs with Polartec collaboration. Member of sustainable committee which evolved to become Sustainable Apparel Coalition. PLM SuperUser and Design Team liaison for new system implementation.
Education
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)
Seattle Central CollegeBachelor of Science
Drexel UniversityArchitectural Design Studio I and II
University of Wyoming2022 – 2023
· Presentation Drawings · Hand Sketching · Digital Tools – Revit, Illustrator, Enscape, and Publisher · Perspective, Sectional, Floor Plan and Solar Study Renderings · Properties, Principles and Application of Building Materials · Space Planning Residential Design · Construction Methods · Energy Efficient Design Basic Principles (Passive Solar, NetZero) · Architectural Composition
