Chris Mann

Chris Mann has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Chris currently holds the position of Principal Product Designer at Knowde since April 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Lead Product Designer at Knowde from September 2020 to April 2022.

Before joining Knowde, Chris worked at Nike as a Design Lead from May 2019 to September 2020. During their tenure at Nike, they led the design for Nike Valiant Labs, a new business incubator within Nike's Advanced Innovation department. Chris played a key role in launching various digital products and services, including a new design system, a portfolio and knowledge management product, and the NVL website. Chris also created presentations for Nike's executive leadership team and directed the design of digital, video, and print assets for Nike's Advanced Innovation awards.

Prior to Nike, Chris worked at Greenleaf Juice, where they held the positions of Board Member and Design Director, Managing Partner from October 2018 to September 2020 and from September 2016 to May 2019, respectively. In these roles, they led all corporate marketing and design efforts and played a crucial role in scaling the brand across multiple cities. Chris also oversaw UX/UI design, development, and digital marketing for the company's website and e-commerce business, leading to significant improvements in online sales and website traffic.

Chris also has experience as a Freelance Creative Director at Manntive from June 2010 to September 2020, where they worked on various creative projects. Chris worked as a Senior Design Manager and Creative Services Manager at Webtrends from May 2016 to December 2016 and from October 2014 to May 2016, respectively. In these roles, they managed global creative services teams and was responsible for corporate UX/UI design, website development, and campaign creation. Chris also served as a Product Marketing Manager at Webtrends from July 2013 to October 2014, where they led the marketing strategy for the company's digital optimization solutions.

Furthermore, Chris has experience working at Janrain, Inc. as a User Experience Analyst, Brand Specialist, and Designer. Chris implemented a UX-centric enterprise sales approach that improved the company's close rate and designed personalized prototypes for Fortune 500 companies. Chris also worked as a Designer at Great Western Real Estate from August 2008 to March 2012.

Overall, Chris Mann has a strong background in product design, marketing, and leadership roles, with a track record of delivering successful projects and driving business growth.

Chris Mann earned a Professional Certification in Design Thinking from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2019. Prior to that, they attended the Portland State University - School of Business from 2007 to 2011, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Advertising Management and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Marketing.