ABOUT
Purposeful and future-forward design leader evolving brand experience and amplifying human experience through material innovation. Over 15 years of global and industry-shifting influence at Nike, Cole Haan, Under Armour, Adidas, and diverse consulting projects with variations of scale in creative, technical and operational application. An intuitive storyteller and entrepreneurial seeker, constantly rethinking systems, crafting narratives, and provoking response - turning big vision into tangible application. Fluent in complexity and fueled by unique perspectives - balancing material possibility with a strong emphasis on ethics and impact.
Seeking, always
EXPERTISE
Strategic Vision Building
Creative Direction
Material innovation
Future Trends
Creative Team Leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Supply Chain Impact
Global Partnerships
EXPERIENCE
Design Director, Material Innovation, Adidas
Jan 2022 - Sept 2023
Design Director, Creative Direction, Adidas
June 2019 - Jan 2022
Design Director & Sales Lead, Dongjin Textile Inc.
Sept 2017 - June 2019
Design Director, Under Armour
Jan 2015- Aug 2017
Material Innovation & Design, Ducksan Textile Inc.
August 2011 - July 2014
Material Innovation, Cole Haan
January 2012 – April 2013
Material Design & Development, Nike Inc.
June 2007 – May 2011
IDEOLOGY
MATERIAL POSSIBILITY
Expanding the material possibilities for brands. A deep understanding of technical material design and manufacturing. Manipulating manufacturing process to expand impact potential. Fueling the understanding of potential.
PRODUCT EVOLUTION
Purpose-driven and holistic - pushing the boundaries between product and material. As product needs continue to evolve, pushing material narrative to elevate the consumer's relationship with product. These relationships hold the power in provocative design, highlighting material selection and product construction.
FUTURE STATES
Balancing Strategic influence with attitude, atmosphere, and technical advancements. Bringing abstract vision to tangible experience. Staying true to brand voice, while pushing and elevating future consumer experience.
ETHICS & IMPACT
Holding a vantage point of the industry from the outside in. Understanding the effects of complexity in supply chain while
supporting global partnerships. Balancing exploration, relevancy, impact & purpose. Always striving for efficiency. Reduction of physical impact.