Lynn Bush

Senior Director of Design @Outdoor Collective

Denver, CO, US
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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2026 — Present

Senior Director of Design @Outdoor Collective

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Lafayette, CO, US

As part of senior leadership, I provide strategic creative direction across Billabong Snow, and private label for Aspen Collection, and an Iconic Americana brand TBA—guiding teams to translate each brand’s DNA into elevated, fashion forward, and market-relevant collections that balance innovation, authenticity, and commercial success while building a cohesive Outdoor Collective design language and storytelling vision. Lead the end-to-end creative process across Outdoor Collective’s brand portfolio, guiding concept development, seasonal storytelling, and design execution to deliver elevated, consumer-driven collections, ensuring each brand delivers distinct expression and marketplace differentiation.Wrote and standardized the DNA and Branding Guidelines for all brands resulting in cohesive brand identity and consistency.Drove alignment across Design, Merchandising, Development, and Marketing to build unified seasonal stories and assortments—ensuring brand DNA and creative intent carried consistently from concept through product and campaign execution, strengthening marketplace distinction and consumer connection for all brands.Developed and institutionalized a portfolio-wide product creation framework, improving cross-functional collaboration, accelerating decision-making, and driving consistency across all brands.Forged strategic collaborations with global and creative partners, delivering limited-edition capsules that amplified brand visibility and reinforced Outdoor Collective’s innovation leadership.Defined consumer insight frameworks and design initiatives to inform storytelling and expand engagement in key market segments.

EDUCATION

1998 — 2002

Kansas City Art Institute

BFA, Painting

2003 — 2006

University of Colorado Boulder

MFA, Sculpture

SKILLS

Product DesignDrawingPhotographyBrand DevelopmentCyclingWeb DesignArtistsMerchandisingFine ArtPaintingSocial MediaCreative DirectionCreative Problem SolvingPrintmakingIllustrationFashion DesignTypographyIndustrial DesignSewingGraphicsLeadershipAdobe Creative SuiteArt TheoryMacWool FeltingWoodworkingCeramic SculptureSculptureManagementApparelBookmakingArt HistoryArtInstallation ArtSite Specific ArtworkGraphic DesignPattern MakingConcept DevelopmentProfessorsPlaster Mold Making

ABOUT LYNN BUSH

CREATIVE LEADER with 20 years of experience designing dynamic and innovative products focused in active apparel, outerwear, and technical softgoods. Uniquely skilled in leading and managing design teams, providing clear strategic direction, and inspiring and motivating the ideation process. EXPERTISEDesign DirectionBrand DNA Red ThreadInnovative Product DesignDesign for SustainabilityIdeation / Creative DirectionColor and TrendGraphics, Print and PatternMarket / Consumer ResearchEngineered FitProject

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