Cherylle Barr

Director of Design and Product Development, Co-Founder at Made Outdoor

Led development of ISPO Award-winning technical outerwear prototypes, including BOM, technical construction, costing, color design, and vendor communication. Translated advanced made-to-measure into scalable production packages using Gerber MTM & Proprietary In-house Software. Built and maintained factory Quality Standards Manual, reducing manufacturing errors and returns by 38% MoM. Vettted and implemented PLM onboarding including RM, sub-assembly, color, construction, and line plan dataset setup.

Contract Instructor, Technical Apparel Design at Arc'teryx Equipment

Taught Technical Apparel Production and Development, focusing on construction accuracy, fit standards, and industry-ready production packaging.

Product Developer, Snow Sports at Arc'teryx Equipment

Led product development for Snow Sports category, collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to deliver performance-focused outerwear.

Co-Founder and Sales Director at HEO Testing and Solutions

Co-founded operational testing and documentation services for heavy equipment operators; led sales and client engagement, building three additional categories and representing ~60% of the product count.

Technical Specialist / Tailor at The Menders

Technical specialist and tailor for warranty repair of high-end technical apparel, including Heli Hansen RCR uniforms; managed repairs and alterations.

Product Developer at Sugoi Performance Apparel

Contributed to product development in performance apparel lines, focusing on fit, construction, and material performance.

Product Developer at Westcomb Outerwear

Supported product development for outerwear lines, collaborating with design and production teams.

Sales Manager and District Manager at Vector Marketing Canada

Opened and led Canada's #1 sales office; implemented sales and training systems that drove revenue.

Volunteer at ShеBoot Investment Ready Boot Camp

Participated in cohort-based coaching and support activities for startup founders; contributed to program readiness.

President at Wilson School of Design Alumni Chapter

Led alumni chapter initiatives, coordinating events and mentorship programs for design students.

Product Developer, Snow Sports at Arc'teryx Equipment

Led product development for multiple Gore-Tex outerwear lines; negotiated with factory partners achieving 97% cost negotiation accuracy within 10% of cost estimates, driving high-margin, market-successful gear. Developed product timelines and approvals for Gore-Tex outerwear, ensuring premium technical performance and on-time delivery. Advanced knowledge of construction for technical outdoor apparel, including lamination, seam-taping, reinforcements, and die-cutting. Implemented change-control strategy to proactively communicate sample delays and material substitutions.

Director of Design and Product Development, Co-Founder at Made Outdoor

Co-founded Made Outdoor; led design and end-to-end product development for outdoor apparel. Directed calendar milestones, sample reviews, and delivery across product categories. Owned BOM data accuracy and factory-ready documentation; established and upheld quality standards. Collaborated with remote vendor teams to ensure timely delivery of prototypes and production samples.

Contract Instructor, Technical Apparel Design at Wilson School of Design, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU)

Taught Technical Apparel Product Development, focusing on construction accuracy, fit standards, and industry-ready production packaging. Mentored students on applying research outcomes to physical product design and ensured students understood full I2C-capable processes.

Product Developer at Sugoi Performance Apparel

Contributed to outerwear product development for performance apparel; collaborated cross-functionally to advance product concepts and feasibility.

Technical Specialist / Tailor at The Menders (Formerly Mr. Menders)

Technical specialist and tailor; managed warranty repairs for high-end technical apparel and coordinated repair workflows.