Stephen Willis Email & Phone Number

Seattle, WA, US

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Creates innovative product designs that reflect the organizations vision and strategies with direction given from design and product management. Provides design services for the product team as needed through tools.
• Creates and provides prototype sampling information including fabrication, trim, color, graphic applications, style, detail, fit requirements, construction detail captured in technical spec packages. Monitors the.
• Conducts research and stays abreast on seasonal trends, themes, colors, and raw materials. Travels to trade shows, global retail markets, and liaison offices to discover, source, learn about, replenish, and develop.
• Designs for fast-track processes that allow the brand to execute quickly against timeline requests.
• Communicates technical spec packages that provide clear development direction to manufacturing partners. Ensures technical spec packages provided to manufacturing partners are correct.
• Works with Product Director, development team, and Senior Designer to ensure designs feasibly meet market and profitability goals.

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Be the lead expert for Chrome Customs by owning the vision and overall performance of customs product, which includes developing strategies to increase sales and steward new products.
• Develop/maintain strong working relationships with all key cross functional partners, especially the Hub Sewers, acting as the primary lead who unifies these individuals into one cohesive group.
• Oversee the operations/logistics of in-Hub customs experience.
• Work closely with product development and design to ensure product meets both the aesthetic and business goals of the brand.
• Have a pulse on the business, understand the competition, and react to current needs of customers
• Analyze sales as a means to assess performance against plans and identify opportunities to expand/grow as well as where to pull-back/edit

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Managing the overall customs experience for stores and online.
• Coordinating and facilitating all communication from HQ regarding the customs program.
• Fielding questions and assist in training for the overall customs program.
• Creating and communicating instructions for constructing Chrome custom bags and accessories.
• Overseeing the warranty process and complete minor repairs of Chrome Bags.
• Keeping the custom area merchandised, well organized, stocked and clean.

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Constructed messenger bags and backpacks from start to finish using industrial machines
• Repaired customer’s products utilizing walking foot sewing machines, and bar-tacker
• Created patterns from tech packs, and sewed samples for design department
• Trained new bag makers to efficiently perform sewing and production tasks

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Worked alongside production team to create upcycled bags, wallets, and belts
• Maintained inventory of fabrics and materials to meet production orders
• Facilitated signing up bike shops and other suppliers to be recycling partners
• Provided analytical data to aid in minimal waste of recyclable materials