Marcus Pape

About Marcus Pape

Holistic in approach. Detailed in execution.Delivering quality user experiences.My work spans a wide variety of business sectors and product categories. Through a systematic design approach, I am able to craft scaled solutions that solve challenging business problems. While delivering quality user experiences with lasting relevance and positive impact.

Experience

1. Director of Product Design

   REI

   Jul 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   I lead a talented team of designers, researchers, and content strategists focused on creating intuitive, inclusive, and impactful digital experiences for our members and employees. I oversee a team of people managers and principal designers, driving design vision, elevating user experience, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Our work is rooted in human-centered design and measured by how well we serve people—not just business metrics.

Education

• Drury University

  Bachelor of Arts, Visual Communication, Photography

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Jquery
• Creative Technology
• Mobile Design
• Web Development
• SEO
• Mentoring
• Creative Strategy
• Leadership
• Wireframes
• Web Design
• Product Innovation
• Graphic Design
• Interactive Advertising
• Team Building
• Management
• User Experience Design
• Social Media Marketing
• Visual Web Developer
• Brand Management
• Packaging
• User Experience
• Marketing Strategy
• Web Analytics
• Art Direction
• User Interface Design
• Rich Media
• Interactive Creative Direction
• Email Marketing
• Logo Design
• Flash
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Design Thinking
• Creative Direction
• Interaction Design
• Product Design
• Photography
• Brand Development
• Business Development
• Display Advertising
• Mobile Interaction Design