Alden Mcdonald

I've led technical apparel development for The North Face, Pottery Barn Kids, Obey, Stussy, Arbor, Spyder, Technine/Section, Petsmart, Field & Stream, Outdoor Research Group, and Epik Workwear. I translate design intent into production-ready performance products while protecting margin, quality, and brand standards.

At The North Face, I developed seam-sealed, waterproof breathable Gore-Tex and baffled down snowsports constructions, partnering with athletes to validate mobility, protection, and fit. In my current freelance work, I lead development for 35+ knit, woven, and insulated styles per season, owning fit, specifications, BOMs, sample approvals, and commercialization.

I've spent 12 years living and working in Shanghai and Paris, collaborating with global factories across China, Bangladesh, and Korea. I'm an English and Mandarin speaker, an advanced snowboarder and skier, and an enthusiastic learner interested in 3D development tools, AI, and virtual prototyping.