Hi, I’m Matt Smith, a custom design and fabrication specialist with 25+ years in retail, experiential, event, hospitality, scenic, architectural, and vehicle projects. I bridge creative concepting with hands-on fabrication, delivering photo-real CGI renderings, shop drawings, CNC-ready files, and production support to ensure flawless execution of high-profile builds. I collaborate with clients, fabricators, and contractors to define budgets, optimize manufacturability, and create compelling presentations that win approval and profit goals. I lead multi-disciplinary teams, oversee fabrication and installation, and develop value-engineered solutions that honor design intent while reducing cost and risk. I thrive on fast feedback loops, data-driven estimates, and meticulous documentation—from 3D CAD models to rigging jigs and assembly diagrams—so every project moves smoothly from concept to completion.

Matt Smith

Hi, I’m Matt Smith, a custom design and fabrication specialist with 25+ years in retail, experiential, event, hospitality, scenic, architectural, and vehicle projects. I bridge creative concepting with hands-on fabrication, delivering photo-real CGI renderings, shop drawings, CNC-ready files, and production support to ensure flawless execution of high-profile builds. I collaborate with clients, fabricators, and contractors to define budgets, optimize manufacturability, and create compelling presentations that win approval and profit goals. I lead multi-disciplinary teams, oversee fabrication and installation, and develop value-engineered solutions that honor design intent while reducing cost and risk. I thrive on fast feedback loops, data-driven estimates, and meticulous documentation—from 3D CAD models to rigging jigs and assembly diagrams—so every project moves smoothly from concept to completion.

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Hi, I’m Matt Smith, a custom design and fabrication specialist with 25+ years in retail, experiential, event, hospitality, scenic, architectural, and vehicle projects. I bridge creative concepting with hands-on fabrication, delivering photo-real CGI renderings, shop drawings, CNC-ready files, and production support to ensure flawless execution of high-profile builds. I collaborate with clients, fabricators, and contractors to define budgets, optimize manufacturability, and create compelling presentations that win approval and profit goals.

I lead multi-disciplinary teams, oversee fabrication and installation, and develop value-engineered solutions that honor design intent while reducing cost and risk. I thrive on fast feedback loops, data-driven estimates, and meticulous documentation—from 3D CAD models to rigging jigs and assembly diagrams—so every project moves smoothly from concept to completion.

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Work Experience

Founder / Designer & Fabrication Lead at MGS-Designs
January 1, 2008 - Present
Founding designer and fabrication lead responsible for concept development, CAD/CGI, cost estimation, CNC file generation, shop drawings, and hands-on production oversight. Lead cross-disciplinary teams (6–20 fabricators) in millwork and metalwork; supervise installation on site; collaborate with general contractors to deliver retail, experiential, exhibition, and hospitality projects. Manage pre-sales creative work (animations, renderings, cost modeling) and post-sales production (CNC programming, fabrication drawings, assembly diagrams, jigs and fixtures). Develop product line concepts, marketing collateral, and design-for-manufacturing best practices to optimize cost and schedule. Establish and maintain project milestones, budgets, and supplier relationships using Google Sheets, Slack/Teams, and streamlined bid packages to ensure value and quality from concept through delivery.
Founder / Lead Designer / Custom Fabrication at MGS-Designs
January 1, 2008 - Present
Lead designer and fabrication specialist providing end-to-end services for retail, experiential, and hospitality projects. Responsibilities span concept development, CAD/CAM fabrication data, and on-site execution oversight. Pre-sales deliverables include 3D CAD renderings, animations, and design-for-manufacturing studies to establish accurate budgets and value engineering opportunities. Production scope covers CNC files, shop drawings, dimensioning, assembly diagrams, jigs/fixtures, and fixture fabrication for metal, wood, and composites. Post-sales coordination includes vendor bid packages, fabrication oversight, and installation collaboration. Proposals emphasize speed, data integrity via true CAD/NURBS modeling, and manufacturability to meet profit goals. I also manage project milestones, budgeting, and communications with clients, fabricators, and GCs via Google Sheets, Slack/Teams. Highlights include high-profile activations and venues in Las Vegas, with a focus on cost-effective

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Retail, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services