I am a product development professional with 20+ years of experience specializing in textiles and home goods. I balance design vision with technical execution, guiding products from ideation through production while managing factory partnerships, costing, and quality. I am known for being detail-oriented, adaptable, and customer-driven, with a track record of delivering products that perform. Highlights include leading the Retreat Pillow and Retreat Mattress programs and driving sustainability and safety certifications to support our B Corp status.

Quinn Summerfield

I am a product development professional with 20+ years of experience specializing in textiles and home goods. I balance design vision with technical execution, guiding products from ideation through production while managing factory partnerships, costing, and quality. I am known for being detail-oriented, adaptable, and customer-driven, with a track record of delivering products that perform. Highlights include leading the Retreat Pillow and Retreat Mattress programs and driving sustainability and safety certifications to support our B Corp status.

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I am a product development professional with 20+ years of experience specializing in textiles and home goods. I balance design vision with technical execution, guiding products from ideation through production while managing factory partnerships, costing, and quality.

I am known for being detail-oriented, adaptable, and customer-driven, with a track record of delivering products that perform. Highlights include leading the Retreat Pillow and Retreat Mattress programs and driving sustainability and safety certifications to support our B Corp status.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Product Manager at Cariloha, Inc.
July 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025
Owned design and development for flagship products from concept through production, including Bamboo Fit line, Retreat Hybrid Mattress, and Retreat & Resort Pillows—delivering $6M+ in combined net sales. Managed full lifecycle: creative direction, material research, technical specs, factory partnerships, costing, and bulk production oversight.
Technical Designer at VCNY Home
December 31, 2021 - October 16, 2025
Created tech packs for bedding and decorative throws; coordinated with factories on production timelines, reviewed strike-offs and lab dips, and managed artwork development with design team.
Technical Designer at Nygård International
December 31, 2014 - October 16, 2025
Technical design for knits and sweaters; managed fabric mill communication for lab dips and strike-offs, oversaw fabric testing, and handled garment costing and margin analysis.
Liaison (Sleepwear Product Development) at Carole Hochman Design Group
December 31, 2011 - October 16, 2025
Liaison between design and technical teams for sleepwear collections; coordinated product development and trim development.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
August 26, 2002 - May 24, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services