George is an award-winning designer, design / creative director + product creation professional with extensive depth + breadth in the outdoor / sports industry. With some 25+ years of experience and a proven track record working with leading global brands including NIKE, Salomon, patagonia, DaKine, Merrell, Orvis, PEARL iZUMi and others. Passionate about design, innovation, sustainability and performance + lifestyle product.

_Founder + Creative Director of KANSEPT1 -inspired crafted elevated cycling apparel and gear, visit kansept1.com and @kansept1

_PHASE FIVE LLC, Principal -available as consultant to suppliers in the sports/outdoor industry. Currently working with footwear and apparel material + trim suppliers as brand liaison to NIKE, Adidas, Under Armour, HOKA, Arc'teryx, KEEN and others. Available for hire on a contract basis

_APPAREL DESIGNER (available for contract work)

_ARTIST (available for commissioned portrait work)

_DESIGN/CREATIVE DIRECTION + DESIGN MANAGEMENT

_EXPERIENCED PRODUCT CREATION PROFESSIONAL

_honors + awards include:

Outdoor Magazine Gear of the Year

Ski Magazine Gear of the Year

IFTD Best of Show

NIKE Maxim Award

geotnelson@gmail.com
voice/text 503.367.3930