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Tobias Rush is an industrial design leader, specialising in human-centered footwear design.
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London, 2023-Present
Summary
New product creation for golf, tennis, and running categories.Significant Contributions
leading a confidential project for a lightweight performance tennis shoe, due for release in 2027
managed the promotion of a junior designer to mid-level by fostering creative growth
received a company award for collaboration and team spirit
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London, 2014-2023
Summary
Footwear and accessories design across multiple brands within the Pentland portfolio.Significant Contributions
led a cross-functional project for Canterbury to rebuild the brand's reputation, the result boosted sales by 64% against a 15% target
led the design for global collaborations with ellesse, including a project with Packer Shoes worn by Jay-Z
led the design of Endura's first footwear collection, collaborating with Red Bull athletes. Gained recognition from BikeRumor and stood out against established MTB brands
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2016-2018 (freelance)
Summary
Design lead for Yogi, a premium menswear brand that specialises in hand-crafted footwear, made in Portugal.Significant Contributions
collaborated with Nigel Cabourn, YMC and Universal Works
designed bespoke footwear for Liam Gallagher and Jonny Marr
resident at all major European premium menswear shows such as Pitti Uomo, Welcome Edition and CIF
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Herzo / London, 2012-2014
Summary
Junior-level position designing lifestyle and performance footwear.Significant Contributions
collaborating globally with retailers like Sneakersnstuff and contributing to the design of iconic reissues worn by Rihanna
supported innovative football boot concepts through biomechanics research into barefoot kicking
rotated through departments to support different categories of footwear initiatives
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2008-2012
Summary
Graduated from the University of Brighton with a BSc in Sports Product Design. Completed a year-long placement in Boston, US as a youth soccer coach and graphic designer.
Awards & Recognition
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Recognised for advanced skills in creating, editing, and visualising 3D concepts within the platform.
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Leading the way in Product Innovation (2023) and Driving Demand (2021).
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Drapers Footwear Awards Winner (2015) followed by an induction into Drapers 30 under 30 (2016).
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Winner of the Puma x University of Brighton Sustainable Design Challenge (2012). Awarded a full-time position at Global HQ in Herzogenaurach.