Chris Leykam
Headwear Designer Team Sports · New Era Cap Company
Anaheim, CAIn My Own Words
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.
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Headwear Designer Team Sports
New Era Cap Company2019 – Present
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.
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