Alex Phillips

Design Manager - Mens and Women’s Apparel with BFA in Fashion Design

United States

About

With over a decade of experience, currently serving as Senior Manager - Men’s Design and Dog at Orvis, contributing to the development and design of innovative menswear and dog collections. Previously worked as Senior Designer at Orvis and Billy Reid, specializing in fully fashioned knitwear and cut-and-sew styles for both men and women. Skilled in concept building, fabric selection, and illustration, bringing creativity and precision to each project. Dedicated to aligning design strategies of craftsmanship and quality, collaborating with teams to enhance product offerings and drive customer engagement. Passionate about combining modern design with functionality in the apparel industry.

Experience

  • Design Manager - Men’s and Women’s Apparel at Simms Fishing Products
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Orvis (2 yrs 11 mos)
    • Senior Design Manager - Men’s and Dog
      Sep 2023 - Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Senior Designer
      Dec 2022 - Sep 2023 · 10 mos

  • Billy Reid (8 yrs 3 mos)
    • Senior Designer - Menswear and Womenswear
      Feb 2019 - Dec 2022 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      Designing men’s casual bottoms, cut and sew, and fully fashion knitwear Designing womens wovens, cut and sew, and fully fashion knitwear

    • Womenswear Designer
      Feb 2017 - Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Designing women’s cut and sew and fully fashion knitwear

    • Menswear Designer
      Feb 2016 - Feb 2019 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Designing men’s cut and sew and fully fashion knitwear

  • Apparel Design Student at Parsons
    Aug 2010 - May 2014 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Bachelor of Fine Arts

  • Fabric Design Intern at Theory
    Sep 2013 - Dec 2013 · 4 mos

    -Created fabric boards pertaining to the current season -Organizing fabric samples from mills -Sourcing various textiles by fabric content -Communicating between the design and fabric department during the season'a design process