Christopher Pawlus
INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DESIGN EXPERT SPECIALIZED IN FOOTWEAR, APPAREL, AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN.
Discover groundbreaking product design solutions with a creative professional experienced in footwear design, industrial design, and creative direction. I bring a unique blend of artistry and technical expertise to every project, helping brands craft iconic, user-focused designs that stand out in competitive markets.
Profile
Visionary and results-driven Creative Executive with extensive global expertise in footwear and apparel design, driving success for premium fashion, lifestyle, and performance brands. Proven leadership in directing high-level, cross-functional creative projects, with a strong focus on strategy, innovation, and quality throughout the development lifecycle.
Skilled in combining keen design sensibility with organizational acumen to anticipate emerging business and creative trends, translating insights into actionable strategies. Adept at inspiring and motivating teams to achieve ambitious creative visions while meeting tight deadlines.
Culturally fluent with a global perspective and a track record of collaborating with diverse talent across multiple countries, fostering creativity and inclusivity.
Areas of Emphasis
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EXECUTIVE CREATIVE & DESIGN DIRECTION
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COLLECTION BUILDING / PRODUCT STORYTELLING
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CROSS FUNCTIONAL PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION CREATION
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MACRO CONSUMER TREND ANALYSIS
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BRAND DNA AND DESIGN GUIDELINES
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REVENUE & STRATEGIC THINKING
I encourage you to read further about my skillset and discover how I can complement your organization leadership team. I welcome the opportunity to speak or video conference to discuss my resume.
Experience
2014- 2018
Timberland
2018-2020
Keen Footwear
VP of Design and Innovation
Focus on right sizing design team to support business
needs and mile stone reliability. Reorganization of Innovation team to focus on footwear upper pattern, prototyping capabilities and 3D modeling to support Thailand mold making.
2018
Lucchese
Design Consultant
Frontier Tech
Recruited to this consulting role to spearhead a rapid growth project for state-of-the-art Steel and Nano toe work boots, and casual life-style line product extensions.
Present
Pawlus Design LLC
Principal
Creative Director
Consultant
Actively supporting creative direction, footwear design and product creation , and consumer trend forecasting.
VP of Global Design and Creative Director
2012 - 2014
Timberland
Global Senior
Creative Director & Footwear Director
of Design
Promoted to this senior creative leadership role to direct global footwear design teams, including casual, outdoor and classic footwear product collections, across men’s, women’s and children’s categories
Executive leadership role with accountability for globally aligning the Timberland brand design expression while drawing from regionally informed insights, and deliver improved brand uniformity and consistency, including creating brand story and identity.
2009 - 2012
Timberland
Senior Global
Creative Director
Women's &
Design Director
Managed development and built Timberland Earthkeepers®, an ecologically conscious casual and innovative outdoor performance women’s footwear product line.
1997 - 2009
Timberland
Previous Roles
Marketing & Product
Brand Creative Director
Global Creative Director
Authentic Youth
Urban Footwear Team
Design Director
Invention Factory Senior
Designer
Men's Casual Footwear Designer
Performance Outdoor
Inline Designer
1993 - 1997
The Rockport
Company
Inline and Advanced
Concepts Designer
1993
Reebok
Design - O - vation
Design Competition
Winner
Specialized Skills
Combined peer endorsements in key areas of expertise.
Footwear Design and Development
Industrial Design &
Advanced Concepts
Consumer Trend Analysis and Forecasting
Apparel Design Management
Knitwear / Sportswear / Outerwear
Creative Direction Product
Brand DNA / Branding
Ecologically Conscious
Product Design
Line Building,
Merchandising ,
Product Management
Leather Expertise,
Textile and Color Direction