Stephanie Castellon
About Stephanie Castellon
Stephanie Castellon is a Raw Materials Developer at TOMS in Greater Los Angeles, with a background in product development and fabric research.
Title and Current Role at TOMS
Stephanie Castellon holds the position of Raw Materials Developer at TOMS. In this capacity, she is responsible for maintaining the materials library, ensuring that all supplier books and seasonal material archives remain organized and up-to-date. She evaluates and monitors all footwear specifications sent from TOMS HQ to its factories in China, identifying and addressing any potential material-related issues.
Previous Experience at 5.11 Tactical
Before joining TOMS, Stephanie Castellon served as a Product Developer at 5.11 Tactical from 2013 to 2014. In this role, based in Irvine, CA, she was involved in the product development lifecycle, working on various tactical gear and apparel projects for a duration of 11 months.
Role at BCBG Max Azria
Stephanie Castellon's career includes a position as a Fabric Research and Development Associate at BCBG Max Azria. From 2012 to 2013, she worked in Vernon, CA, where she played a key role in fabric research and development activities, contributing to the brand’s fashion lines for one year.
Educational Background at Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Stephanie Castellon attended the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) where she achieved two Associate of Arts degrees. From 2013 to 2014, she studied International Manufacturing and Product Development (IMPD). Prior to that, she completed an AA in Merchandise Product Development from 2010 to 2012, providing her with a strong educational foundation in fashion and product development.
Responsibilities in Raw Materials Development
In her role at TOMS, Stephanie Castellon is responsible for traveling to both domestic and international material trade shows. She also visits TOMS factories throughout China to ensure the quality and consistency of materials used in the company's footwear products. Her duties include developing supplier relationships and constantly monitoring material quality to support TOMS' product lines.