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Irene Figueroa Mimó

@irenefigueroamim

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I develop innovative textile and soft-luggage products that balance materials, function, and manufacturability.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to develop innovative products where material and textile design, functionality, quality, and sustainable implementation come together.

I'm currently leading soft-bag product development at Shad Nad, creating soft luggage solutions for motorcycles and bicycles while aligning quality, functionality, and manufacturability.

Previously, at Bassols 1790, I sourced goods and services, optimized inventory, and partnered with suppliers and quality teams to develop collections and resolve quality issues.

I also co-founded Wato Brand and Onasana, building products for minority sports and sustainable, reusable healthy-lifestyle solutions. At Nanimarquina, I directed quality assurance and product development for luxury rugs, working across materials, woven structures, and supplier teams in Asia.

My background combines industrial design, textile design engineering, packaging development, and circular-economy design. I bring hands-on experience with product concepts, prototypes, materials, quality, and production processes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Product Engineer

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Shad Nad

Sep 2024 - Present (2 years)

Led product development for the soft bags department, specializing in soft luggage solutions for motorcycles and bicycles. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, functionality, and manufacturability.

Product Development Soft Goods Cross Functional Collaboration Quality Assurance

Purchasing Manager

Bassols 1790

Sep 2022 - Aug 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Sourced goods and services while ensuring quality standards and regulatory compliance, managing inventory levels, and optimizing stock to meet demand. Collaborated with suppliers to innovate and develop new products and collections, and with the quality department to conduct quality trials and assess supplier performance.

Sourcing Supplier Management Inventory Management Quality Assurance Product Development

Co-Founder, Product Development & Materials Specialist

Wato Brand & Onasana

Sep 2020 - Oct 2022 (2 years 1 month)

Founded and managed two entrepreneurial ventures: Wato Brand, an e-commerce specializing in minority sports-themed products, and Onasana, which pioneered the development and distribution of sustainable, reusable products promoting a healthy lifestyle.

entrepreneurship Product Development Ecommerce Sustainability Materials

Quality & Product Development Manager

Nanimarquina

Jan 2020 - Sep 2020 (8 months)

Directed quality assurance strategies and oversaw product development for a luxury rugs company, with a focus on materials and woven structures. Collaborated with Asian suppliers and managed local support teams in India and Pakistan to maintain high-quality standards and facilitate product development.

Quality Assurance Product Development Supplier Management Textiles Woven Structures

Product Developer, Quality Technician & Operations

Nanimarquina

Aug 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 5 months)

Led product development initiatives, driving the company's quality strategy. Managed operations related to prototypes and packaging components, ensuring efficiency and precision.

Product Development Quality Management Operations Prototyping Packaging

Process Engineer & Product Developer

Cadea Global Packaging

Feb 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year 6 months)

Developed technical packaging systems while optimizing production processes and calculating costs.

Process Engineering Product Development Packaging Cost Analysis

Industrial Designer Intern

Smurfit Kappa

Oct 2016 - Feb 2017 (4 months)

Contributed to structural design projects for cardboard packaging, including prototype manufacturing and testing.

Structural Design Prototyping Testing Packaging

Communication & Promotion Intern

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

Jan 2014 - Feb 2016 (2 years 1 month)

Supported graphical image design and promotional activities for the Communications and Promotions department.

Graphic Design Promotion Communication Skills

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

TU Delft

Online Course, Engineering Design for a Circular Economy

Completed online course on strategic product and business design for sustainability in a Circular Economy.

Pensole Footwear Design Academy

Master Class, Color & Material Design

Participated in a three-week master class and competition, Fueling the Future of Footwear, organized for Asics and Foot Locker. Gained expertise in color and material design techniques within the footwear industry.