Phillip is the costume designer in residence for the Egyptian Theatre Company in Park City and an adjunct faculty member of Weber State University. His local resume also includes designs for Salt Lake Acting Company, Plan-B Theatre Company, The Grand Theatre, Utah Contemporary Theatre, Old Lyric Repertory Company, Utah Musical Theatre, Spy Hop Productions, and Lagoon. Phil holds am MFA in Theatrical Design from Utah State University and was the Kennedy Center's 2002 recipient of the National Barbizon Award in Costume Design.