Contact

📧 mwk1052@gmail.com

🔗 linkedin.com/in/kimminwoo

📚 Education

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

Providence, Rhode Island

BFA in Industrial Design, 2023

🚀 Experience

SERIES

Product Designer

New York, New York (Remote) (Sep 2022 - May 2023)

• Designing a platform that uses AI to guide early-stage entrepreneurs and connect them with experts, conducting user research and usability testing with 37 students to improve the experience.
• Collaborating with teams to integrate AI features, create investor-friendly business pitch decks, and ensure design aligns with company goals and brand identity.

CAD LAB (RISD)

Monitor

Providence, Rhode Island (Sep 2022 - May 2023)

• Oversaw RISD Industrial Design CAD Lab as a monitor.
• Be knowledgeable in using laser cutter, various 3D printers, plotter, etc.
• Helped students to use the lab tools safely.

GOM

Designer

Seoul, South Korea (June 2021 - Sep 2022)

• Conducted comprehensive quantitative research and crafted detailed user flows, along with a well-organized information architecture and wireframes, targeting users passionate about sustainability, recycling, and up-cycling, which improved user experience and accessibility.
• Chaired weekly cross-functional meetings, adeptly synchronizing design efforts and resolving project impediments, which ensured seamless project execution.
• Spearheaded the strategic design and development of a sustainability-focused app, successfully guiding it from concept through to launch, significantly enhancing user engagement with sustainability practices.

REVIEWLIN

Project Manager UXUI Designer

Seoul, South Korea (Aug 2020 - May 2021)

• Excelled in a fast-paced startup environment by managing the agile development process with outsourced teams, successfully designing and launching both mobile and web platforms within a 3 month timeframe.
• Conducted qualitative research through in-depth interviews with small restaurant owners, leading to the development of a structured information architecture, user flows, and wireframes that significantly enhanced user experience.
• Directed social media marketing designs that grew our followers to 1,200+, significantly boosting user adoption of our platform.
• Developed and refined wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs for web and mobile applications, ensuring alignment with branding and usability standards to enhance interface aesthetics and user experience.

BALTGLAS

Freelance Designer

Seoul, South Korea (Sep 2020 - Jan 2021)

• Innovatively designed and developed visually striking packaging solutions, complete with detailed product renderings and 3D models that streamlined communication of design concepts with technicians and facilitated efficient product development.
• Authored precise product specifications and partnered closely with suppliers to maintain high standards of material quality and production consistency.
• Successfully managed a 3 day pop-up shop, selling over 200 products, demonstrating effective marketing and operational leadership.

Praise Team

Leader

Providence, Rhode Island (Dec 2019 - Jan 2023)

• Led and facilitated weekly praise worship and monthly campus praise night events, demonstrating exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
• Utilized friendly and motivating leadership abilities to inspire and empower team members, resulting in high-performance levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills used to foster accountability, teamwork, and positive relationships among team members and event participants.
• Capable of handling unexpected issues and crises during events with a calm and composed demeanor.

Republic of Korea Army

Drill Sergent

Gangwondo, South Korea (May 2017 - Feb 2019)

• Managed and instructed approximately 250 trainees bi-monthly, demonstrating exceptional leadership and mentoring skills as a squad leader, earning the prestigious title of “Special Warrior” through the successful completion of rigorous tasks.
• Demonstrated proficiency in planning and executing complex training programs, ensuring comprehensive preparation and development of trainees for their roles.

🧩 Skills

💻 Programs

💎 Hard Skills

🍦 Soft Skills

🏆 Awards and Achievements

RISD ID Triennial Show

Work Featured, 2019 & 2022

RISD Honors

2021

Meritorious Service Medal

2018

Army Commendation Medal

2018

Army Achievement Medal

2017

💭 Languages

Korean 🇰🇷

English 🇺🇸