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Outdoor

Skate

Snow

Surf

Painting

Customizing motorcycles

Rc anything

Fiberglass

Headwear Designer Team Sports

Creative & Design

Experienced Senior Graphic and Industrial Designer with “head to toe” approach. I am devoted to continuing my creative and technical learning in the world of athletic and performance equipment. My goal is to join a team within the industry who I may compliment with my ability and knowledge in order to pursue game changing designs and protection.   

- hands- on approach to design process: sketching, pattern drawing/building, tinkering, clay/foam sketch model building
- ability to recognize key trend, brand relevant color, material, construction techniques, and styling cues
- experience with implementation of types of leathers, synthetics, knits, wovens, microfibers, nylons, welding
- blueprint creation for hard parts: TPU, TPR, EVA, Rubber
- “smart” worker. Thorough researcher. Tinkerer. Builder. Drawer. Insightful. Friendly. Positive outlook.


Working within the Team Sports division designing and developing headwear product for motocross, motorcycle racing, Formula 1, ice hockey, golf, and football licenses. Key clients include Red Bull, KTM, Kawasaki, Vespa, Formula One, Moto GP, Formula E, and Gymshark.


Chris Leykam is a Headwear Designer Team Sports at New Era Cap Company in Anaheim, CA.

Chris Leykam

Chris Leykam

Chris Leykam

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Syracuse University