In my own words
— ElizabethAs a designer specializing in technical apparel and accessories for over 20 years, I blend functionality with innovation to create gear that supports an active lifestyle.
With a deep understanding of technical materials, ergonomics, and function, I craft products that meet the demands of the outdoors, urban environments, and everything in between. I love to merge performance fabrics with practical designs, ensuring that each piece is not only high-performing but versatile and comfortable. Whether it's a waterproof jacket, layering piece or everyday clothing, my goal is to deliver products that are the highest quality and function for the price.
Trajectory
Jan 2012 — Apr 2025
Senior Apparel Designer for Technical and Lifestyle Apparel · 5.11 Tactical
-Designed some of the highest grossing and longest running Franchise products: eg. Apex Pant - $10mil+/yr sales, 29% of all sales annually
-Developed Proprietary, high performance fabrics.
-Created Plaids, Prints and Patterns for Wovens and Knits.
-Researched Color and Fashion trends to for seasonal design direction.
Jan 2005 — Jun 2012
Senior Apparel Designer · Arc'teryx Equipment Inc.
Industrial designer of Gore-tex outerwear garments, soft-shells, fleece, sportswear and lifestyle clothing.
-Designed Gore-tex outerwear, mid-layer insulation and fleece jackets for Snow-sports and Outdoor pursuits as well as outdoor lifestyle clothing.
-Designed and developed the first iterations of the Atom Jacket franchise which still runs today.
-Developed innovative garment constructions methods.
-Developed and Tested new fabrics and insulation materials.
Jan 2005 — Jan 2012
Industrial Designer, Apparel Design · Independent
Designed Technical Outerwear for a few small brands out of Vancouver, BC, L.A., Oregon.
Consulting on color and design for a snowboard brand based in Vancouver.
Jan 1998 — Jan 2004
Soft Goods Buyer · Second Wave Surf and Snowboard Shop
Purchased men's and woman's clothing, shoes accessories and outerwear.
Developed and Branded our woman's only concept store called "La Nina".
Additional responsibilities included merchandising, sales, developing and manufacturing our branded apparel.
Jan 1998 — Jan 1999
Sales Representative Assistant · Viento Sports
Customer service and Sales for:
Ride Snowboards
Quiksilver Wetsuits
Dakine
Wake-tech
SMP
etc...
Activity
Education history
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Bachelor of Design - ID | 2001 - 2005
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Bachelor of Design - ID
