JON MUNNS

Designer + Builder + Innovator

Summary

I am a creative leader with a culture first mindset, dedicated to empowering teams to reach their full potential. With a proven track record in design, product development, and brand strategy, I specialize in transforming insights into impactful innovations for athletic and motorsports industries. My experience spans both regional and international markets, where I’ve successfully led brand innovation platforms that align stakeholders around a shared vision. By driving cohesive, strategic solutions throughout the product creation process, I ensure that every step from concept to market is purpose-driven and impactful.

Education

Harvard Business School, Condensed Executive MBA Education 2018 & 2019

Art Center College of Design, BA with Honors, Industrial Design

Experience

Gear 6 Design

Founder, Designer + Innovation Consulting

2022 - Present, Portland

Keen

Vice President, Footwear Innovation

2022 - 2024, Portland

adidas

Vice President, Footwear Innovation

2019-2021, Portland + Herzogenaurach

adidas

Vice President, Design Innovation

2017-2019, Portland + Herzogenaurach

adidas

Senior Director, Design Innovation

2010-2017, Portland + Herzogenaurach

Fox Racing

Director of Design

2006-2010, Morgan Hill + Irvine

ID Workshop

Founder, Design Consulting

2000 - 2006, Portland

adidas

Sr Design Director, Outdoor + Originals + Running

1995-2000, Portland + Herzogenaurach

Skills

Athletic and Motorsports Design

Passion Driven Creation

Innovation Incubation + Concepting

Turning Ideas Into Action

Consumer Insight Implementation

Creative Direction

Culture + Team Building

Leadership + Mentoring

Enrolling Stakeholders in the Process

Innovation Strategy + Portfolio

Prototyping

Technical Product Development

Awards

adidas ULTRA BOOST DNA LOOP - Index Project Award, 2021

adidas FUTURECRAFT LOOP - Plus X Award, 2020

adidas FUTURECRAFT 4D - DIA Silver Award, 2019

adidas SPEEDFACTORY - German Innovation Award, 2018

adidas FUTURECRAFT 4D - Fast Company Innovation by Design Award, 2017

adidas ENERGY BOOST - Red Dot Award, 2013

References

Eric Liedtke - Executive VP Brand Strategy, Under Armour, formerly adidas Brand President/Executive Board Member

Paul Gaudio - Creative/Innovation Officer and Founder Unless Collective, formerly adidas SVP Global Creative Director

Carl Arnese - Senior Design Director, Nike Global Football

Amy Jones Vaterlaus - VP Product Research, Nike Sports Research

Lizabeth Callow - VP Concept Design, lululemon

David O’Mahony - VP Footwear Innovation, adidas

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