Natalia Albarino

University Lecturer in Industrial Design Technology at University

Teaching advanced technology courses in industrial design.

Freelance Footwear Designer & Developer at Self-employed

Contact and collaboration with suppliers and small workshops in Argentina.

Head of Footwear Development & Industrialisation at John Foos

Lead footwear product development from concept through sample stages; manage day-to-day development tracking and sample progress; collaborate cross-functionally with marketing and commercial teams; manage T1 and T2 suppliers in Asia and Brazil; oversee QA processes; evaluate construction and material alternatives; develop documentation systems; collaborate with factories to implement automated stitching; lead sizing system unification; conduct market and seasonal trend research; oversee seasonal development (154 SKUs ready to produce in 2024); lead sustainable footwear development; integrate rubber recycling into outsole production; support brand expansion by developing a clothing line applying footwear workflows to apparel.

Design Consultant at Self-employed

Project management including prototyping, quality control, supplier research and contact management; budget planning and registration of designs and trademarks with INPI.