Hi, I’m Matthew Moher, an innovative industrial designer with ten years of experience and a track record of leadership. I help teams exceed goals and revenue targets by guiding projects from concept through production, while keeping user needs at the forefront. I enjoy mentoring colleagues and sharing my hands-on design and manufacturing knowledge to help others grow. In my roles at 509 Inc. and through collaborations with brands like Polaris, TekMat, Renovo Water, and others, I’ve led the development of protective gear, bags, and packaging, and built supplier networks across China, Korea, and Vietnam. I’m proficient in 3D modeling, PLM, packaging design, and user-centric product development, with a focus on making ideas reality while keeping manufacturing efficiency in mind.

Matthew Moher

Hi, I’m Matthew Moher, an innovative industrial designer with ten years of experience and a track record of leadership. I help teams exceed goals and revenue targets by guiding projects from concept through production, while keeping user needs at the forefront. I enjoy mentoring colleagues and sharing my hands-on design and manufacturing knowledge to help others grow. In my roles at 509 Inc. and through collaborations with brands like Polaris, TekMat, Renovo Water, and others, I’ve led the development of protective gear, bags, and packaging, and built supplier networks across China, Korea, and Vietnam. I’m proficient in 3D modeling, PLM, packaging design, and user-centric product development, with a focus on making ideas reality while keeping manufacturing efficiency in mind.

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Hi, I’m Matthew Moher, an innovative industrial designer with ten years of experience and a track record of leadership. I help teams exceed goals and revenue targets by guiding projects from concept through production, while keeping user needs at the forefront. I enjoy mentoring colleagues and sharing my hands-on design and manufacturing knowledge to help others grow.

In my roles at 509 Inc. and through collaborations with brands like Polaris, TekMat, Renovo Water, and others, I’ve led the development of protective gear, bags, and packaging, and built supplier networks across China, Korea, and Vietnam. I’m proficient in 3D modeling, PLM, packaging design, and user-centric product development, with a focus on making ideas reality while keeping manufacturing efficiency in mind.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Hard Parts Designer at 509 Inc., a subsidiary of Polaris Inc.
January 1, 2018 - Present
Key contributor in cost analysis, design thinking and concept ideation; leadership in CAD modeling/3D rendering; illustration and editing. Led design and development for protective gear, bags, and POP packaging; established international supplier relationships (China, Korea, Vietnam); integrated Lock-n-Ride Flex system with Polaris for a trail/mountain tunnel bag and spearheaded industry-first color options with a polycarbonate base. Drove packaging solutions for helmets, goggles, boots, gloves and more; created user-friendly instruction manuals; expanded product lines and POP displays (Gas Pump Display, Boot Bench, Hero Rack, V.S.G.). Managed international communications, PLM, and manufacturing collaboration.
Product Manager at Bek Tek
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Lead Designer at SPG, licensing products for Carhartt, Browning, Ducks Unlimited, Mossy Oak, Realtree, and others. Orchestrated design initiatives in the automotive product category, aligning with brand standards and market demands. Conceived and developed more than 20 products, driving a notable sales increase. Executed industrial design, product development, and model making to ensure brand and market alignment.
Industrial Designer / Developer at Signature Products Group
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Contract designer with a focus on General Motors projects; classified as Product Engineer. Developmed new spare tire trays for emergency tools; produced production-released models and drawings using NX and Catia V5; daily use of Catia and NX to update models, drafts, and concepts for automotive and product design clients. Worked with NX, E2square, Teamcenter, and Trufusion for model management and release.
Industrial Designer / Developer at General Motors / I.D.E.A Group
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Contract designer; supported GM projects with NX and Catia V5; produced drawings and models for release. Utilized NX, Catia V5, Teamcenter, E2square, and Trufusion to manage data and workflows in automotive design and development.

Education

BFA in Industrial Design at College for Creative Studies
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment