Tori Gardner
About Tori Gardner
Tori Gardner is a Technical Development Manager at The North Face with over 15 years of experience in technical outerwear and lifestyle apparel. She advocates for the use of new technologies, such as 3D prototyping, in the apparel development process.
Current Role at The North Face
Tori Gardner serves as the Technical Development Manager at The North Face, a VF Company, since 2020. In this role, she focuses on overseeing technical aspects of product development, ensuring that the integration of new technologies enhances the apparel development cycle. Her position is based in Denver, Colorado.
Previous Experience in Apparel Development
Tori Gardner has over 15 years of experience in technical outerwear and lifestyle apparel. She worked at Smartwool as a Developer from 2011 to 2015 and as an Independent Contractor from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she was employed at Gander Mountain as an Independent Contractor in 2010 and at GoLite as a Product Developer from 2007 to 2009. Her experience also includes a role as a Product Developer at Spyder Active Sports from 2015 to 2016 and as a Technical Design Manager from 2016 to 2020.
Education and Academic Background
Tori Gardner studied at Carnegie Mellon University, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art from 1997 to 2001. She furthered her education at Colorado State University, achieving a degree in Apparel Design and Manufacturing from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, she attended the University of Newcastle for 11 months in 2000, focusing on Fine Art.
Advocacy for Technology in Apparel
Tori Gardner advocates for the integration of new technologies, such as 3D prototyping, into the apparel development cycle. Her efforts aim to enhance the efficiency and innovation within the industry, reflecting her commitment to advancing technical practices in apparel design.