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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