Monica Schultz
About Monica Schultz
Monica Schultz is a Product Development Manager at The North Face, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in apparel development, particularly in on-mountain clothing for both men and women, and possesses a strong background in various fabric types.
Current Role at The North Face
Monica Schultz currently serves as the Product Development Manager at The North Face, a VF Company, since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing on-mountain apparel for both men's and women's lines. Her responsibilities include overseeing the product development process, ensuring that products align with brand standards and market trends. Based in Denver, Colorado, she has been instrumental in delivering trend-right and brand-focused products nationwide.
Previous Experience in Product Development
Monica Schultz has held several positions in product development across various companies. She worked as a Senior Product Developer at Spyder Active Sports from 2015 to 2018, where she contributed to the development of performance apparel. Prior to that, she was a Product Developer at Kohl's Department Stores from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she served as a Senior Merchandiser at Shinesty from 2018 to 2020, enhancing her expertise in the merchandising process.
Educational Background in Textile and Apparel Design
Monica Schultz graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Textile and Apparel Design from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2012. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in fabric types, including knits, wovens, denim, and outerwear. This academic background supports her extensive knowledge and expertise in product development within the apparel industry.
Skills and Expertise in Apparel Development
Monica Schultz possesses strong analytical skills and a passion for product development. She has extensive knowledge of various fabric types, which enhances her ability to create innovative apparel solutions. Her experience in developing trend-right products has established her as a competent professional in the field of apparel merchandising and development.
Career Progression and Early Roles
Monica Schultz began her career in the fashion industry as an intern and stylist at Valentina Inc. in 2010. She later worked as a Style Guru at College Fashionista for nine months in 2011. These early roles provided her with valuable insights into the fashion industry, which she built upon in her subsequent positions at Kohl's and other companies.