PAIGE MULLIS
INNOVATION | ADVANCED PROJECTS | CULTURE
Synthesizing art, technology, science, design and community to impact change
STORY
Designer and patented innovator dedicated to applying the power of design to impact change.
Informed by over two decades of design experience and collaborations with many leading artists, designers and engineers, Mullis practices design thinking methodologies to inspire innovative solutions to challenges.
As a creative partner, Mullis leads collaborative work groups that synthesize art, technology and science to bridge liminal spaces. This approach turns excitement into movement and transitions possibility into reality.
SKILLS
Let's Innovate!
ADVANCED PROJECTS
from imagination to implementation
CREATIVE CULTURE DEVELOPMENT
a foundation for innovation
BRAND INNOVATION
create an impact
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORTIONS
just ...... WOW!
MASTER SPRINT FACILITATOR & DESIGN THINKER
realize growth faster
SPARK ACTIVIST
On the Stage | On Camera
I VALUE.....
The unconventional, diverse cultures, curiosity, family, humility, purpose, convergence, wow factor, nature, technology, community and breaking bread with friends .
MY EXPERIENCE
Roles & Responsibilities
June 2011- Present | Glen Raven, Inc.
DIRECTOR CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT | ADVANCED PROJECTS
Global innovation culture development of 3k team members across six languages.
Design, development and management of global innovation program, innovation accelerator
Design, development, production of global innovation centers
Creative technologist, partnership curator, innovation collaborations
Master Sprinter, Design Thinker
October 2019- Present | Industrial Fabrics Association International
VICE CHAIR ADVANCED TEXTILE PRODUCTS BOARD
Trade leadership to advance the future, momentum and opportunities for interactive textiles.
October 2017-Present | Industrial Fabrics Association International
ADVANCED TEXTILE PRODUCTS BOARD MEMBER
Trade association activist to advance the future of interactive textiles and other specialty textiles.
July 2008 - June 2011 | Sunbrella® Brand Fabrics, Glen Raven Inc.
DECORATIVE FABRICS RESOURCE MANAGER
Brand development and growth of Sunbrella® programs within the home decorative market aligning and partnering with consumers brands including Restoration Hardware, Crate&Barrel, Design Within Reach and many other specialty retailers, as well as, the professional design industry. Creative program engagement to include designing and hosting trade events and talks, trend presentations, vendor events and more.
December 2009-June 2011 | Glen Raven, Inc.
GLOBAL DIRECTOR CORPORATE VISION DEVELOPMENT
Tapped by President and CEO to lead the development of a new corporate and global vision connecting, inspiring and engaging 3k employees spanning 4 languagues and over 30 countries. This vision is still in place and guiding global teams today.
January 2004 - December 2009 | Sunbrella® Brand Fabrics, Glen Raven Inc.
MARINE DESIGN SPECIALIST
Design and product leadership role to develop programs with marine OEM's placing Sunbrella® in applications both above and below deck. Also served as lead color and trend designer for marine industry supplier association curating and producing annual event for OEM manufacturers.
June 1999 - December 2003 | Sunbrella® Brand Fabrics, Glen Raven, Inc.
VISUAL MERCHANDISING MANAGER
Responsible for all creative aspects of Sunbrella brand collateral to include all trade show booth designs, production, vendor sourcing, sample book layout, design, fabric rotations, vendor management. Customer program creative, presentations, pitches, development.
June 1994 - June 1999 | Sunbrella® Brand Fabrics, Glen Raven, Inc.
FABRIC DESIGN STYLIST
Growth and development of design position to include color, design, trend tracking for 7 different fabric programs, customer presentation design and pitches, customer design consultant, industry color and trend resource. Color and trend presenter and resource for industry events.
October 1991 - June 1994 | Sunbrella® Brand Fabrics, Glen Raven, Inc.
JUNIOR DESIGN STYLIST
Established and developed first full time design position at Glen Raven. Responsible for CAD design and development of 5 different fabric programs, customer presentation development and proposals, color and trend tracking, sample development.
July 2004 - PRESENT
MARINE LEADERSHIP ALLICANCE- BOARD MEMBER
Design, creative and marketing leadership advisement for industry association fostering innovation and growth. Chairing many annual conferences, curating unmatched content, directing all marketing, communications, digital assets and on-site production.
EDUCATION
And Professional Development
August 2011 - May 2014
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Multiple Executive Education sessions focusing and applying the study of design thinking methods to foster radical collaboration and unleash creativity on real world problems. @d.school
November 2012
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA DARDEN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Customized Executive Leadership Development program and certification.
December 2010-2011
UNC KENAN-FLAGLER BUSINESS SCHOOL
Customized Executive Leadership Development program and certification.
May 1991
BS APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Undergraduate degree in Textile Merchandising with minor in Marketing