Ashley Doyle (Mihelich)
About Ashley Doyle (Mihelich)
Ashley Doyle (Mihelich) is a Senior Product Developer specializing in activewear, currently working at The North Face. With extensive experience in product development and technical design, she has held various roles in notable companies and has a strong academic background in sustainability and apparel design.
Work at North
Ashley Doyle currently serves as a Senior Product Developer for Activewear at The North Face, a VF Company. She has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the development of innovative activewear products. Her position involves overseeing the product development process, ensuring that designs meet both functional and aesthetic standards.
Previous Experience in Product Development
Before joining The North Face, Ashley held various roles in product development and technical design across several notable companies. She worked at Joyfolie as the Product Development and Technical Design Manager from 2020 to 2023. Prior to that, she was a Senior Technical Designer Team Lead at alice + olivia for six months in 2012-2013, and she served as the Technical Design Department Manager at Haute Hippie from 2010 to 2012.
Educational Background
Ashley Doyle has an extensive educational background in apparel design and sustainability. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design and Production from Colorado State University from 2001 to 2004. She furthered her studies with a Master of Science in Apparel Design and Merchandising - Sustainability from the same institution, completing the program in 2021. Additionally, she obtained a Graduate Certificate in Ecosystem Science & Sustainability, focusing on Carbon Emissions and Water Resources.
Expertise in Clothing Design and Sustainability
Ashley has developed expertise in fabric sourcing and sustainability consulting, particularly within the activewear sector. Her experience spans both women's contemporary and activewear, as well as some men's clothing lines. She has been involved in cultivating unique brand imprints within the clothing design and development industry, showcasing her ability to blend creativity with technical knowledge.
Career Timeline in Technical Design
Ashley Doyle has been actively working in the clothing design and development industry since 2008. Her career includes roles at Clique Media Group as Product Development and Materials Manager for JoyLab Activewear from 2016 to 2020, and as a Senior Technical Designer at Everlane in 2016. She also worked at Rebecca Minkoff and Derek Lam in various technical design capacities, contributing to her extensive experience in the field.