Lindsey Martin
About Lindsey Martin
Lindsey Martin serves as the Senior Manager of Technical Development for Global Performance at The North Face. With a background in fashion design and extensive experience in technical roles at major apparel companies, she holds several patents and has co-invented notable apparel technologies.
Current Role at The North Face
Lindsey Martin serves as the Senior Manager of Technical Development for Global Performance at The North Face, a VF Company. She has been in this role since 2023, working in a hybrid capacity from Denver, Colorado. In this position, she focuses on advancing technical development strategies to enhance global performance in apparel.
Previous Experience in Apparel Design
Prior to her current role, Lindsey held several significant positions in the apparel industry. She worked at Old Navy as Senior Manager of Technical Design from 2021 to 2023. Before that, she was a Technical Designer at Abercrombie & Fitch for five years, from 2005 to 2010. Additionally, she spent time at Nike in various roles, including Technical Development Manager for Women's Bras and Senior Technical Developer for Women’s Running.
Education and Expertise in Fashion Design
Lindsey Martin studied at Ryerson University, where she earned a Bachelor of Design in Fashion/Apparel Design in 2005. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in design principles, which she applies in her professional roles. She is also proficient in both 2D and 3D pattern technologies, including tools such as Optitex, Accumark, Browzwear, and Clo.
Innovations and Patents in Apparel Technology
Lindsey holds several patents related to novel pattern ideas and constructions, underscoring her commitment to innovation in the apparel sector. She is a co-inventor of Nike Aeroloft and Nike Hyperadapt apparel technologies, reflecting her expertise in developing advanced apparel solutions that enhance performance and functionality.
International Perspective and Market Research Approach
As a dual citizen of the United States and Canada, Lindsey brings a unique international perspective to her leadership roles. She actively engages in market research by purchasing and wearing competitive products, which allows her to gain intimate knowledge of industry trends and consumer preferences.