Ji-in Kang

My name is Ji-in and I recently earned a Master's in Computational Design Practices from Columbia University after completing my Bachelor's degree at Waseda University. I am a U.S. citizen and am seeking opportunities where I can apply computational design, technology, and creative problem-solving to build impactful products and experiences.

Studio Assistant at Columbia Makerspace (2025-09 – Present)

• Managed annuel $16,000 shop budget for makerspace procurement planning for operational needs for studio production flows
• Supervised 500+ Columbia GSAPP students in the operation of woodworking equipment, metal laser cutters, and 3D printers

Creative Strategist at Mercer Labs MOAT (2025-10 – 2026-02)

• Coordinated creative campaigns using HubSpot to manage campaign timelines, asset approvals and cross-functional collaboration for the launch of the Roy Nachum x Duke + Dexter collaboration event at Mercer Labs, leading the influencer/VIP experience
• Executed sponsored campaigns by researching and vetting 100+ influencers through Modash increasing 25% in follower growth
• Produced 200+ visual assets on new menu promotions, celebrity partnerships for Instagram, collaborating closely with the seniors

Business Coordinator at BUNNISTUDIO (2024-06 – 2025-05)

• Optimized a constrained $120K budget through Market Research Analysis in Tableau, resulting in a 50% increase in topline sales
• Collaborated with senior executives to source and select high-demand eyewear brands from Japan and US including Shevok, Eyevan, RAPP, Lindberg, Chrome Hearts, Hakusan Megane for BUNNISTUDIO Myeongdong pop-ups, generating 30k+ in daily revenue

Business Strategist at Tokyo American Club (Private Social Club) (2024-06 – 2024-08)

• Supported budget reporting using Excel for a ¥25M annual operating budget at Rainbow to audit monthly cash flow statements
• Forecasted ¥1.6M in project costs and conducted break-even analyses to translate complex operational data into strategic insights for a major construction project in Nihonbashi, supporting the launch of new restaurant The American Room successfully

Marketing Research Intern at FTX Japan (2023-06 – 2023-08)

• Coordinated with product, engineering, and data teams to launch a fintech solution that increased customer engagement by 35%, identifying $856K+ in net savings, contributing to the successful post-acquisition rebrand from QUOINE to FTX Japan
• Oversaw cross-functional project progress and operational milestones using Jira for nine cost-optimization initiatives, including Proof of Solvency, transaction monitoring enhancements, Fireblocks and Datadog migrations, and the Vietnam office relocation

M.S. in Computational Design Practices – Columbia University, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation

B.A. in Economics – Waseda University, School of Political Science and Economics