Katie Mineke

Katie Mineke has over 17 years of experience in the apparel industry, currently serving as the Director of Technical Design/Product Development at Eddie Bauer since April 2006. In this role, Katie leads a team of skilled Technical Designers across multiple apparel categories, including Knits/Sweaters, Wovens, and Outerwear. Previous positions at Eddie Bauer include Technical Design/Product Development Manager and Senior Technical Designer/Product Developer for Men's Sweaters and Knits. Prior to Eddie Bauer, Katie worked at Pacific Trail/London Fog Group from 2002 to 2006, where roles included Global Sourcing Manager and Fabric/Trim Development Manager. Katie holds an Associate Degree in Fashion/Apparel Design from the Art Institute of Seattle, earned in 2001.