About Ken Link

Designer. Visionary. Innovator. Creative. Incubator. Architect. Storyteller. Leader. Partner.


Ken is a Design Director, Innovation Catalyst, and Brand Storyteller living in Beaverton, Oregon.

    • Creative Director, Global Basketball · Adidas, Oregon 2018-2021

    • Senior Design Director, Performance · Jordan Brand, Nike 2015-2017

    • Footwear Design Director, Training/US Sports · Nike, Oregon 2008-2015

    • Footwear Design Director, Nike Basketball · Nike, Oregon 2004-2008

  • Western Oregon University - Bachelor of Science, Art & Design, Business Minor

Ken has spent the last 20 years living at the intersection of culture, sport, and design, creating products which encapsulate beauty, function and performance at the highest level.

Ken has a unique ability of galvanizing competitive views to deliver unprecedented, world class product , agnostic of the subject matter.

His curiosity gives him an insatiable appetite for knowledge, and keeps Ken on the forefront of trends and innovation, allowing him to always be both the teacher and the student. Ken’s obsession with consumer insights, marketplace expertise and brand building creates a tapestry of stories and details which are woven into everything Ken creates.

Described as a collaborative leader who leads with empathy and an unrelenting commitment to making those around him better at their craft with a successful track record transcending across subject matters and brands. Ken is a transparent, inclusive and purpose driven leader with a proven track record. Leading a diverse culture of collaborative, inclusive, and creative teams. Defined by partnership, teamwork, mentorship, and high standard results orientation.

Ken’s love for pop culture, sports, collectible toys and entertainment has made him one of the most loved and respected creative leaders amongst his peers, consumers and the high profile partners, which include: from Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Bo Jackson, Ken Griffey Jr, James Harden as well as the NBA/WNBA, NFL, MLB, NCAA, Disney’s Marvel, Hasbro, Sony and Pixar.

If you’ve connected with Ken as a peer, colleague, friend or partner, there is a high probability he made you smile from his positive energy.