Jenny Huynh
Senior Product Development & Program Manager
Ventura, CA
I lead end-to-end product development for consumer goods, turning concepts into production-ready products at scale.
My background spans outdoor and performance brands including Patagonia, YETI, and Duck Camp, where I’ve owned the full product lifecycle—from early concept and design partnership through technical development, sourcing, validation, and commercialization.
I operate at the intersection of product, engineering, and supply chain, with a focus on driving execution, improving development systems, and delivering high-quality products without unnecessary complexity.
WHAT I DO BEST
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Lead product development from concept through production and launch
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Drive cross-functional alignment across design, engineering, and operations
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Architect and execute development timelines and go-to-market strategies
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Translate design intent into manufacturable, scalable products
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Direct vendor sourcing, sampling, and production readiness
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Develop technical specs, BOMs, and product documentation
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Proactively identify and mitigate risk through structured validation (DFMEA, testing, QA)
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Optimize processes to increase efficiency and reduce time-to-market
WORK EXPERIENCE
PATAGONIA | Ventura, CA
SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPER | August 2023 – Present
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Directed development for assigned styles within a highly structured product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with seasonal calendars and quality standards
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Served as strategic liaison between design, materials, and sourcing teams, improving cross-functional clarity and reducing late-stage changes
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Enhanced product readiness by strengthening technical specifications and handoff documentation to vendors
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Ensured consistent product quality through fit reviews, wear testing, and strategic partnership with internal teams
DUCK CAMP | Austin, TX
LEAD PRODUCT DEVELOPER & PRODUCT MANAGEMENT | January 2022 – July 2023
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Drove strategic product portfolio management, leading seasonal merchandising strategy through comprehensive market analysis, trend forecasting, and consumer insights to optimize product mix and maximize revenue performance across key apparel categories.
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Owned end-to-end product lifecycle management for core apparel lines, establishing merchandise architecture, pricing strategies, and assortment planning that aligned with brand positioning and drove measurable improvements in sell-through rates and profit margins.
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Established and standardized quality management systems, developing comprehensive QA frameworks for materials, components, and packaging that reduced defects, streamlined vendor relationships, and improved time-to-market efficiency.
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Built and developed high-performing product teams through mentorship of associate developers and successful onboarding of product management personnel, implementing structured training programs and performance development frameworks that enhanced team capabilities and retention.
YETI COOLERS | Austin, TX
SOFT GOODS DEVELOPER | January 2020– January 2022
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Managed end-to-end product development projects for the Crossroads collection, overseeing design, sourcing, and production to successfully launch 40L and 60L duffels on time and to market standards.
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Led cross-functional innovation initiatives, coordinating industrial designers, mechanical engineers, and product teams to deliver the next generation of coolers and packs.
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Conducted risk assessments and product failure analyses (DFMEA), partnering with engineering to design improved validation and testing protocols that enhanced product reliability.
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Developed and implemented standardized technical documentation (fit guides, grading systems, size charts, and specification packets) to streamline workflows, improve communication, and reduce production errors.
SOFTLINE BRAND PARTNERS | Minneapolis, MN
HEAD OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT | July 2018 – December 2019
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Developed and managed project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, coordinating with design, sourcing, and operations teams to align milestones and drive on-time, on-budget launches.
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Managed financial planning for product lines, reinforcing profit margins through accurate labor time calculations, costed BOMs, and data-driven cost control.
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Directed the creation of 200+ technical specification packets for leather goods and accessories, serving as the key point of accountability for accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance.
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Championed process improvements and technology adoption, streamlining workflows across product development and production while strengthening vendor and stakeholder collaboration.
PROJECT MANAGER | August 2017 – July 2018
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Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of a subsidiary brand — from market research and product strategy to sourcing, production, and account management — scaling the business to $1M in its first year.
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Oversaw production schedules, monitored timelines, and mitigated risks to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with quality standards.
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Partnered cross-functionally across design, merchandising, and operations to align stakeholders, manage project milestones, and deliver successful launches.
CLOTHIER DESIGN SOURCE | SouthSt. Paul, MN
LEAD PATTERNMAKER | JAN 2017 - JUL 2017
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Directed the end-to-end development of 150+ garments for women, men, and children, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery using Optitex
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Oversaw strategic product development across categories including activewear, dancewear, and medical apparel, coordinating design revisions and prototype approvals
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Led garment fit sessions, translating feedback into actionable pattern adjustments to improve product performance and quality
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Developed and mentored new Patternmakers, accelerating onboarding and building team capability within the first year
ASSOCIATE PATTERNMAKER | August 2016 – January 2017
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Design & Development
Menomonie, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Minor, Business Administration
Menomonie, Wisconsin
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