Clean Tech · EV · Consumer Brand

Rivian

Joined during stealth and stayed through the company's most transformative years — launching the world's first electric truck and SUV. My focus was on storytelling and experience: content strategy, customer education, event communications, branded experiences, and facility design that made a complex, future-forward product feel personal, exciting, and deeply human.

Brand Storytelling OTA Communications Experiential Marketing Brand Partnerships Facility Design Customer Experience
Rivian R1S Electric SUV Driving In Sunlit Desert Rocks

Communication Strategy · Campaign Management · Content Production

Over-The-Air Software Communications

Created content strategy for Over-The-Air (OTA) Software Updates to inform owners of updates and how they function. The challenge: translate complex technical updates into engaging, accessible stories that reinforced Rivian's brand voice and kept owners excited about their vehicles.

Feature Campaigns

Rivian story: New Software, Soft Sand Mode Rivian Instagram post introducing Soft Sand Mode
Soft Sand Mode Story + Social
Rivian story: New Software, Pet Comfort Rivian Instagram post introducing Pet Comfort
Pet Comfort Story + Social
Rivian story: New Software, Camp Mode Rivian Instagram reel announcing the Camp Mode update
Camp Mode Story + Social

Update Communications

Content that introduced OTA updates to owners and explained what's new in each release.

Rivian Instagram post introducing Over-The-Air updates
Instagram Announcement
Rivian R1S software update details on a tablet
Update Details

Events · Communications Strategy

Rivian Event Communications

Led development of a comprehensive invite + communications strategy for a complex activation for all early Rivian events, including the company’s very first Demo Drives Tour.

Rivian First Mile Demo Drives Tour app screens: event invite, RSVP time selection, admit-one ticket, and QR check-in badge

Special Events + Branded Experiences

Designed and produced specially curated branded experiences for early preorder customers and fans to deepen engagement and foster loyalty.

Climbing Weekend with Professional Free Soloist, Alex Honnold

End-to-End Planning · Influencer Partnership · Brand Experience

Created a high-touch, branded experience for Rivian contest winners and fans, leading end-to-end planning and execution in close partnership with a marquee influencer.

Alex Honnold in the Rivian R1T with Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Alex Honnold with Rivian contest winners and their family Rivian branded climbing gear kits for contest winners

The weekend, told live on Instagram Stories

Rivian Instagram story: Meet Tierney, contest winner who won a climbing day with Alex Honnold Rivian Instagram story: Yep, this Alex Rivian Instagram story: Alex Honnold fitting climbing shoes Rivian Instagram story: Alex Honnold helping kids gear up Rivian Instagram story: Tierney's fam meets the Rivian fam Rivian Instagram story: Off to the crag Rivian Instagram story: Some supervision required

Customer Content Shoot Experience

Customer Experience · Photoshoot Management

Designed and managed the end-to-end customer experience for a real preorder customer selected as talent for a content shoot.

Rivian R1S at a desert campsite at sunset during the customer content shoot Rivian Instagram post featuring the Sykes family
Sykes family laughing at camp beside the Rivian Customer giving a thumbs up next to the Rivian Sunset reflected in the Rivian window Family relaxing in camp chairs beside the Rivian

Brand Partnerships: Almond Surfboards

Strategic Partnerships · Product Collaboration

Identified and developed a brand-aligned partnership during the buildout of a new branded space. Initiated and nurtured the relationship from inception, establishing the strategic foundation for a broader retail collaboration and custom product integration.

Almond Surfboards shopfront with a custom surfboard The Almond x Rivian Collaboration article on almondsurfboards.com

Mattel Matchbox Car Partnership

Licensing · Global Brand Partnership

Led a licensing partnership with an iconic global toy brand to create a custom Matchbox car, expanding brand visibility through a collectible product.

Rivian Green custom Mattel Matchbox car in packaging Mattel Matchbox Rivian diecast vehicle detail

Customer Gifting Program

Customer Engagement · Gifting Strategy

Managed and scaled the first customer gifting program.

Rivian R1T design sketch print gifted to early customers Rivian R1S design sketch print with personal letter for early customers

Branded Facility Design

Spatial Design · Environmental Branding · Project Management

Transformed the office into a space that reflects the brand’s identity and values. Led the design, sourcing, and execution of the branded workspace environment. Delivered a cohesive and high-impact space on a tight budget and accelerated timeline. Initiated brand partnerships through displays which later expanded into retail spaces + accessory products in gear shop.

Rivian branded facility design featuring a custom indoor climbing wall Instagram post of the Rivian office climbing wall