KC John Kim

Innovative design professional with 15+ years of experience creating home décor, furniture, and lighting for mass market production as well as high-end custom pieces for private buyers.

Successful in managing vendor relations and ensuring quality standards. Strong leader with the ability to drive project cycles from initial concept development to product delivery. Effective communication with key stakeholders, updating and keeping project on schedule. Ability to motivate and maintain focused attention to stay on task.

Completion of Executive Masters in Business Administration. Trilingual language proficiencies in English, Korean, and Spanish.

Capital Lighting Fixture • Flowery Branch, GA

Senior Designer, 1/2022-current

Management of design process from inception to sample creation to final production within a set timeframe; Maintained records of product and communication with key stakeholders and vendors including overseas factories; oversight of 3D CAD drawings and

2D drawings by confirming with in-house engineering team to ensure manufacturability and compliance with electrical regulations (UL).

Lighting fixture and home accessory design for Capital’s three brands: Capital, Austen Allen and Home Place; spearheaded yearly home trend research using WGSN and market data; Supervised ongoing trend buckets that applied directly to Capital’s consumer demographic; analysis of existing sku’s and categories to fill holes in product lines; Engaged with Sales team on ongoing strategies and initiatives;

 

Brown Jordan Intl. • Cleveland, OH

Senior Furniture Designer, 5/2018 – 3/2019

Provided leadership and oversight for outdoor furniture division. Designed mass market patio sets for customers such as The Home Depot, Lowe’s Hardware, Macy’s, and Sam’s Club. Researched functional styles and designs to create comfortable furniture in trendy color palettes. Traveled overseas to China to tour factories and correspond with vendors to ensure product specifications and quality.

• Led specialty branded design for Life is Good company. Design and product development for LIG’s first outdoor Adirondack Chair and branded development of side table and wood cooler. 
• Developed applied branding techniques that seamlessly highlighting brand while being integral to the design concept such as inset logo details and wood burning. 

K. Charm Design • Remote

Senior Designer, 3/2012 – current 

Provide original concepts and designs to manufacture home décor, lighting, and furniture pieces for private clients and corporate customers. Secured contract with Movado for design of desk office accessories and work order with Bombay Outdoors for outdoor home décor such as sconces and yard art.

Therien & Studio Workshops • Los Angeles, CA 

Furniture/Lighting Designer, 5/2008 – 3/2012 

Designed furniture and lighting for company’s proprietary brand. Researched market trends and timeless concepts to develop contemporary and transitional pieces. Collaborated with local craftspeople and customers to create custom, high-end pieces.

Identified client style and needs, sketched initial concepts, and revised throughout project process for quality finished product.

Executive Masters in Business Administration

Quantic • Washington, DC

7/2021- 5/2022

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design 

Rhode Island School of Design • Providence, RI

9/1998 – 6/2001

Furniture Design Major 

Oregon College of Art & Craft • Portland, OR

9/1996-6/1998