Alex Proudfit
About Alex Proudfit
Alex Proudfit is an Outerwear Designer specializing in snow apparel, currently employed at The North Face since 2020. He has a background in graphic design and has held various design roles at companies such as GUESS?, Inc., Vans, and Urgent Gear, Inc.
Current Role at The North Face
Alex Proudfit serves as an Outerwear Designer - Snow at The North Face, a VF Company, since 2020. In this role, Proudfit focuses on designing outerwear specifically for snow sports, contributing to the brand's reputation for high-quality outdoor apparel. The position is based in the Greater Denver Area.
Previous Experience in Apparel Design
Prior to joining The North Face, Proudfit held multiple positions in the apparel industry. From 2014 to 2016, Proudfit worked as a Senior Design Manager at Urgent Gear, Inc., where responsibilities included overseeing design projects. Proudfit also served as an Assistant Apparel Designer at the same company for two months in 2014. Earlier, Proudfit gained experience as a Freelance Designer at GUESS?, Inc. for one month in 2014 and as a Freelance Materials Developer for four months in the same year.
Internship and Early Career
Proudfit began the career in footwear design as an intern at Vans from 2013 to 2014. This internship lasted seven months and took place in Cypress, California. This early experience provided foundational skills in design and product development within the fashion industry.
Educational Background in Graphic Design
Alex Proudfit studied Graphic Design at Utah State University, where Proudfit earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree. The program spanned from 2006 to 2013, providing a comprehensive education in design principles and practices that inform Proudfit's work in apparel design.