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Matt Gorman

@mattgorman

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I build enterprise SaaS products, design systems, and production React components.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead high-impact product and design-system work where I can shape strategy, partner closely with engineering, build in code, and use AI-native workflows to move from research to production faster.

At Knapsack, I built the design system into the enterprise reference implementation for tier-1 customers, reducing implementation time from six weeks to two. I defined strategy and led end-to-end execution for a core product pillar, partnering directly with the CTO on discovery, research, specifications, and roadmap prioritization.

I’ve spent 13+ years designing and shipping B2B SaaS, marketplaces, e-commerce, and internal platforms at Knapsack, Vivid Seats, Red Frog Events, and Silverline Creative. I stay close to engineering by building React, TypeScript, and Next.js front ends, and I use AI tools daily to synthesize research and prototype faster.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Principal Product Designer

Knapsack

Dec 2022 - Mar 2026 (3 years 3 months)

Defined design strategy for the core product pillar, partnering with the CTO and building the design system into an enterprise reference implementation. Built production React/TypeScript components and led design in GTM sales calls.

Design Strategy Design Systems React TypeScript Figma Storybook User Research Prototyping Enterprise Sales Cross functional Leadership

Senior Product Designer

Knapsack

Sep 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Joined as the sole designer, establishing design processes and strategy from scratch. Designed and shipped foundational product work, building directly in the production codebase with React, TypeScript, and Next.js.

Product Design Design Strategy React TypeScript Next.js Figma User Research Prototyping

Manager, Product Design

Vivid Seats

Mar 2021 - Aug 2021 (5 months)

Managed and mentored the B2C product design team, focusing on career development and craft growth. Overhauled shared workflows and design standards to improve collaboration between B2C and B2B design.

Design Management Mentor Design Standards Workflow Optimization Collaboration

Senior Product Designer

Vivid Seats

Mar 2019 - Mar 2021 (2 years)

Built Vivid Seats' first design system from scratch, improving design consistency and development velocity. Designed a new event page and led cross-functional discovery for a two-sided marketplace.

Design Systems Product Design User Research Prototyping Cross Functional Collaboration

Product Designer

Vivid Seats

Apr 2016 - Mar 2019 (2 years 11 months)

Designed a Customer Service and Sales platform, reducing call resolution time by 15% through workflow simplification. Built a legal requirements management tool and established early design processes.

Product Design Workflow Design Information Architecture Process Improvement

Senior UX Designer

Red Frog Events

May 2013 - Apr 2016 (2 years 11 months)

Led design and front-end development of EventSprout, an e-commerce ticketing platform, handling end-to-end product design and implementation. Directed digital UX and art direction for major consumer event brands.

UX Design Front End Developer E commerce Design Art Direction Ticketing