Robyn J Winters
Portland
Summary
To innovate product solutions utilizing a creative approach and a passion for developing performance gear, unique materials and blending smart design with functionality.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Footwear Developer
Under Armour
Portland
07.2025 - Current
- Created innovative footwear designs that enhanced brand identity and met performance needs.
- Collaborated with manufacturers to optimize production processes and ensure quality standards.
- Developed innovative footwear designs aligned with brand vision and market trends.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and functionality.
- Conducted material selection and testing for durability and comfort in footwear production.
Footwear Developer II, Run/Sportwear/Train
Under Armour, Inc.
Portland
02.2023 - Current
- Last development and validation.
- Cross-category development of Performance Run, Performance Train, Sportswear and Concept Footwear projects.
- Developed innovative footwear prototypes aligned with brand standards and market trends.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine design concepts and specifications.
- Researched materials and technologies to enhance product performance and sustainability.
Footwear Developer II, Innovation
Brooks Sports, Inc.
Seattle
11.2019 - 05.2022
- Project Manager for innovation concepts including full shoes, materials, designs and compounds using new process, construction, materials and partnerships to build the brand vision and lead the industry.
- Create timelines for multiple, overlapping projects and assign resources to complete the project within budget.
- Deliver clear Tech Manuals to transfer technologies to Footwear Team at key Seasonal milestones to feed improvements to products over a five year vision.
- Championed the brand's best practices and led efforts for innovative exploration.
- Communicates regular project updates, status, expected outcomes, and delivery schedules to Leadership.
- Collaborative teamwork with Design to execute concise shell pattern and blueprint files to build molds for midsole, outsole. Maintain full Tech Packs and material specifications to factory partners on product construction and material/color definitions.
- Validate technology through prototypes, mechanical testing, wear testing and Lab research to meet quality standards. Work with Innovation Research team to arrange testing, recruitment of testers and share findings.
SMU Footwear Developer
Brooks Sports, Inc.
Seattle
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Project Manager and lead Footwear Developer for Special Make-Up (SMU) Program creating new upper, new tooling, modified upper, modified tooling projects with focus on high-end performance running shoes in unique materials, trims and finishes.
- Build and manage SMU development calendar to coordinate Photo Samples, Salesman Samples as well as Product Testing samples.
- Work as liaison with Asia Development Team, Factory partners and vendors to coordinate tech packs, blueprints, material requests and sample orders from brief concepts to commercialization. Ensure files and documents are complete and accurate.
- Travel to China, Taiwan and Vietnam to oversee key calendar handoffs as needed and complete critical deadlines or new material development direct with factory and vendor partners.
- Work closely with Color/Trend, Design and Merchandising teams to brief a product and deliver to market meeting key deadlines and consumer needs.
- Materials Qualification and Wear Testing data collection through collaboration with Asia Material Developers and Wear Testing Coordinators. Working to improve material standards and fit through feedback collected during each round of sampling.
- Review costing of samples to meet target FOB and margin goals. Make suggestions to lower costs while maintaining product performance and design needs.
- Continuous learning of factory processes including pattern nesting, loss rates, mold costs and labor in order to suggest improvements for efficient and sustainable manufacturing and production.
- FlexPLM System Representative for Footwear Development Department. Communicate help requests to IT to improve User Experience in the PLM system.
Associate Footwear Developer
Brooks Sports, Inc.
Seattle
12.2013 - 02.2017
- Project management experience in footwear development with focus on high-end performance running shoes. Managing material Lab Dips, Color Up (CU), New Upper, New Tooling assignments in overlapping seasons.
- Work in close liaison with Asia Development Team and Factory Developers to enter BOMs in PLM system.
- Work with Design and PLM departments as a team to sample and approve colorways and then deliver to market meeting key calendar deadlines and consumer needs.
- Review costing of samples to meet target FOB and margin goals.
- Continuous learning of factory processes.
- FlexPLM System Representative.
Customer Service Coordinator
Brooks Sports, Inc.
Seattle
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Process Retail Account and Internal Account Return Authorizations.
- Rock and Roll Expo Event Order Management.
- ESales (B2B) Website Administration.
- Monitor credit and inventory hold orders in M3 system and release for shipping same day.
Customer Service Specialist 1
Brooks Sports, Inc.
Bothell
08.2011 - 11.2012
- Retail Account Management, Specialty Running Store focus.
- Manage At-Once and Futures inventory orders in close liaison with Distribution Center.
- Issue Return Authorizations (RA), Credit Memos and Defective Credits as needed.
Education
Adobe Illustrator Basic Skills Certification -
Luminous Works
01.2018
Brooks Footwear Academy Graduate -
01.2016
Certificate of Attendance - Craftsmanship and Footwear, The Art of Shoe Making
University of Oregon
Portland01.2014
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Ceramics
University of Washington
Seattle01.2004
Skills
- SharePoint
- OneDrive
- Miro
- Teams
- Zoom
- SmartSheets
- FlexPLM
- Centric
- MAC OS
- Windows Office
- Outlook
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Blender
- Cura
- Ultimaker
- Durometer
- Digital Caliper
- 10 Key
- Loom
- Sewing Machine
- Strobel Stitch Machine
- H/F Machine
- No-Sew Press
- FDM 3D printer
- Arduino
- Sewing
- Fabric technology
- Visual communication
References
Available on request
Skills Interests
SharePoint, OneDrive, Miro, Teams, Zoom, SmartSheets, FlexPLM, Centric, MAC OS, Windows Office, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, Blender, Cura, Ultimaker, Durometer, Digital Caliper, 10 Key, Loom, Sewing Machine, Strobel Stitch Machine, H/F Machine, No-Sew Press, FDM 3D printer, Arduino, Trail running-ultra marathon distances, movie marathons, Co-ed Softball (catcher), exploring the outdoors with my three dogs, creating terrariums, sewing my own clothing, gardening, native landscaping
Timeline
Senior Footwear Developer
Under Armour
07.2025 - Current
Footwear Developer II, Run/Sportwear/Train
Under Armour, Inc.
02.2023 - Current
Footwear Developer II, Innovation
Brooks Sports, Inc.
11.2019 - 05.2022
SMU Footwear Developer
Brooks Sports, Inc.
02.2017 - 11.2019
Associate Footwear Developer
Brooks Sports, Inc.
12.2013 - 02.2017
Customer Service Coordinator
Brooks Sports, Inc.
11.2012 - 12.2013
Customer Service Specialist 1
Brooks Sports, Inc.
08.2011 - 11.2012
Adobe Illustrator Basic Skills Certification -
Luminous Works
Brooks Footwear Academy Graduate -
Certificate of Attendance - Craftsmanship and Footwear, The Art of Shoe Making
University of Oregon
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Ceramics
University of Washington