Matthew Blunt
Design Lead - Explore Team · RIVIAN
Costa Mesa, CA
In My Own Words
Award-winning design professional with over 10 years of experience creating innovative products at the intersection of design, development, fashion, and engineering. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to incorporate suggestions, refine methodologies, and deliver exceptional results. Known for leading with empathy while providing strong creative direction and unique perspectives that lead complex projects to success.
Work Experience
Design Lead - Explore Team
RIVIAN2021 – 2022
* Redefined the EV accessory space by delivering an eco-system of adventure products and experiences shared quarterly with the CEO. Collaborated cross-functionally to streamline the end-to-end process across proposal, design, and manufacturing. * Aligned key stakeholders in the organization by identifying needs, desires, and expectations to deliver a clear product roadmap. * Guided the creation, manufacturing, and development of adventure soft-good and hard-good products for all electric vehicle lines.
Senior Designer, Designer II - Bags and Equipment
NIKE2015 – 2021
Re-imagined the Pegasus 37 for adaptive athletes under Nike's FlyEase franchise and awarded the Shoe Dog Award for the design. * Led the design direction for the ACG Bags collection, Nike AirMax bag Innovation, Nike Woman's training Bags, Nike NSW Bags, Nike Basketball bag lines, Nike Signature athlete bag lines (Neymar, Kyrie Irving, Paul George), and for company collaborations (Sony Playstation, Nasa, Realtree, Vandal-A). * Reenvisioned the global football keeper's glove by creating an industry-defining glove based on human anatomy, with best-in-class range of motion, lightness, thinness, and sustainability. * Created Nike's first hiking backpack by conducting in-depth market research to apply insights in a very successful modular product.
