Matt Hunter Chicago, IL
mhuntr4@gmail.com 724.801.6146
Portfolio : http://tinyurl.com/mjhportfolio
Experience: Univ. of Illinois at Chicago. Teaching Assistant 8/2009-Current • Instructing Foundation Industrial Design course to Art & Design students • Teach students techniques and operation of equipment and tools • Fabricate furniture and products for use in the college offices Dell-Sponsored Integrated Product Development Program, 2010 • Collaborated in a team of Engineering, MBA, and Design students • Developed a Next Gen mobile device for Dell • Juggled the functionality of engineering, the marketability of business with the values of design Rocky Brands, Footwear Design Intern, Summer 2008 • Developed casual shoes and hunting boots for Fall 2009 for Rocky Boots • Assisted in selecting materials and leathers for various designs • Created Custom logos and footbed graphics
Education : Univ. of Illinois at Chicago, 2009-Current • M.F.A. candidate in Industrial Design GPA 3.5 Columbus College of Art & Design, 2006-2009 B.F.A. in Industrial Design, 5/09 GPA 3.2 Western Michigan University, 2004-2006 • Majoring in Industrial Design
Awards: • Honorable Mention in 2008 Victoria’s Secret Package Design Competition, Toy Design displayed in Rivet Gallery 12/2008
Skills: • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Dreamweaver, Rhino, Solidworks, AutoCAD, CATIA, IDEAS, Mac/PC proficient
Interests: • Bikes, Sneakers, Designer Toys, Hockey, Skiing, Wiffle Ball, Fabrication & Shop Projects
Salary Requirements: • $35k-$40k/yr