Brooks Rawlins

Creative Director at Central Home Brands

Brooks Rawlins has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. From 1996 to 2007, they worked as a Film Archivist and Graphic Designer for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. After that, from 2007 to 2008, they worked as a Textile and Surface Designer at Lisa Miller & Co, where they focused on custom wallpaper, printed fabric, and rug collections. Following this, Rawlins joined Bliss Studio in 2008 as a Product/Textile Designer, and then in 2012, they became the Director of Design at Arden Companies, where they led product development and design for Bombay Outdoors, specializing in outdoor furniture, accessories, and pillows.

Brooks Rawlins began their education journey at the University of Michigan from 1986 to 1989, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a focus on Humanities/Humanistic Studies. Following this, they enrolled at the University of Southern California, attending from 1989 to 1992. Here, they earned another Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree, specializing in Cinema-Television. Lastly, in 2006, Rawlins attended FIDM for a year, completing an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Textile/Surface Design.

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Grand Rapids, United States

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Central Home Brands

Central Home Brands brings two Central Garden and Pet business units together, Arden Companies and Dallas Manufacturing Company (DMC). Bob and Martie Sachs founded Arden Companies in 1964 as a broker and distributor of household cleaning products and has since become America’s leading manufacturer and marketer of outdoor cushions and pillows. DMC has been making pets more comfortable since 1988. Whether your pet is large or small, likes to stretch out or curl up, DMC creates beds with your pet in mind. With several brands available depending on your fur-baby's needs, you can't go wrong with DMC. A company’s culture is the lifeblood that drives the company forward and has the power to directly influence its prosperity. At Central Home Brands, our culture is focused on a sense of community. We believe that, by getting to know our neighbors, we will discover new ways to achieve greater success together. It is through this culture that we are able to produce both beautiful products and a workplace that we are proud to represent. https://www.dmcpet.com/ http://www.ardencompanies.com Home is central to life - we are Central to home. Central Garden & Pet understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With 2020 net sales of $2.7 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the pet and garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to help lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Pennington, Nylabone, Kaytee, Amdro and Aqueon, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 6,300 employees across North America and Europe. For additional information about Central, please visit www.central.com.