Mike Fischer Email and Phone Number
Truly thrive working with driven brands in the outdoor and active sport industries, in their quest to drive product creation to the pinnacle and push the boundaries of what "can" be done, and what "should" be done.Proven and award winning design & design direction, and still hungry to create and delivery next level designs. Passionate in focusing brand direction, to a unique and confident platform, that is simplified and credible in the performance apparel & functional bag industry.Technical and innovative construction methods, unique design and development, and authentic point of view create amazing products."Design by doing, create by living"- Specialties: Technical Outerwear Design, - Fashion forward lifestyle apparel, - Bags, packs, and accessories, - Brand and new business development- Sourcing & production Management- Fabric development & print design
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Creative Director And PrincipalWerx DesignFort Collins, Co, Us
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Creative Director / PrincipalWerx Design Sep 2005 - PresentFort Collins, Colorado, Us- Design and develop technical apparel for the outdoor, snow & active industry- Create seasonal trending and direction for lines- Research new innovative construction methods out of office, or overseas factory- Worked with athletes to create distinct point-of-view products- Brand direction and consulting- Start-up to corporate brand direction re-structure initiativesClients: Grundens, Truewerk, Oakley, Eddie Bauer / First Ascent, New Balance, Flylow, Spyder, Strafe, Western Rise, Pearl iZumi, BLACKHAWK!, LIVSN, The Clymb, Rawlings, Topo Designs, Saga, Asics, Fox Racing, O'Neill, Coala Tree, Nomatic, Turtle Fur, Alpaka, ...... -
Creative Director / FounderAbel Brown Jan 2010 - PresentBreckenridge, Co, Us• Based on a personal passion, started and run a motorcycle camping brand, with innovative lightweight moto camping gear, gloves and accessories• Built community of moto camping enthusiasts globally,• Engaged in events, design through production of items, sourcing and establishing supply chain.• Curated complimentary brand collaborations with icon streetwear brands like Neighborhood Japan, Speed Merchant, Joe King Helmets in Brazil -
Creative Director / FounderSeasonfive Performance Apparel Feb 2001 - Jul 2021San Clemente, Ca, Us• Design & develop seasonal collections of technical outerwear to base layersEstablished water-sports brand to be cutting edge technology in fabric innovation in different categories that were lacking.• Reached multiple awards such as Gear Junkie's Best in Show at Outdoor Retailer x 2, through material innovation & problem solving approach to technical performance garments• Sold through National and International retail accounts, including REI, Colorado Kayak Supply and SIerra.Eventually shut down to focus attention on different projects. -
Chief Creative Officer / Founding PartnerGrindz Co. 2010 - Jan 2014Built action sports protective apparel brand, sold into mass and specialty channelCreated a new category of protective apparel, with BMX Pro Kevin RobinsonExhibited and presented at Interbike and X-Games LAExecuted company sale to partners to continue with brand building -
Director Of DesignMarker Outerwear & Apparel Apr 2009 - Nov 2010Us• Challenged to turn brand image around, to relate and build product for a specific end user group.• Design & develop seasonal collections of technical outerwear to base layers• Responsible to lead the Design, Development, Sourcing, Production, and Marketing departments, to become more creative, raise margins, lower inventory, and grow as professionals.• Factory / vendor / material sourcing, cost negotiations, line merchandising & planning, trend analysis• Lead brand ID, marketing, Point of View, and brand direction. -
Design Lead - ContractorFirst Ascent - Division Of Eddie Bauer Apr 2008 - Apr 2009Seattle, Washington, Us- Was contracted by Eddie Bauer, to create the design Aesthetic, and function performance story for their new initiative of their sub-brand First Ascent.- Design & developed entire initial Apparel / TechnicalOuterwear collection- Contracted additional factory & material sources for the program- Traveled to their factories and worked with their existing source base to elevate their technical skills to understand and achieve the higher level of garment construction we were expecting for this new division- Won successful multiple industry awards for product design, including Polartec APEX, Outside Magazine, NatGeo, Etc. -
Senior Designer - Outdoor / OuterwearUnder Armour Jun 2006 - Apr 2008Baltimore, Maryland, UsHead designer for newly created outdoor division, including Mountain, Hunting/Fishing, and Military Tactical. All categories ranged from Technical outerwear, mid-layers/fleece, and down to base layers. -
Lecturer / SpeakerFashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Sep 2005 - Jun 2006Los Angeles, Ca, UsGuest taught classes on apparel design, and apparel industry business, to design classes. -
Men'S DesignerO'Neill 2004 - 2006Warmond, NlMen's Boardshort designer, SMU design for top retailers, lifestyle jacket design -
Product Line ManagerEmu Australia 2003 - 2004South Geelong, Victoria, AuExpanded footwear offering, Line merchandising management, initiated outerwear division -
Guest Services SupervisorIntrawest 2000 - 2002Denver, Co, Us -
Manager / BuyerThe Wright Life 2000 - 2001UsManaged buying skate and snow categories for apparel and hardgoods
Mike Fischer Education Details
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Colorado State UniversityBusiness / Natural Resources -
James Cook UniversityInternational Business
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Winston Churchill HighGeneral Studies
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Fischer
What company does Mike Fischer work for?
Mike Fischer works for Werx Design
What is Mike Fischer's role at the current company?
Mike Fischer's current role is Creative Director and Principal.
What schools did Mike Fischer attend?
Mike Fischer attended Colorado State University, James Cook University, Winston Churchill High.
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