About Gina Kim Design

Gina HyunJin Kim

4404 W 234^th street, Torrance CA 90505

646.479.9785

MAESA, Senior Industrial Designer, West Los Angeles CA, January 2012 – Present

Research various brands/celebrities to create concepts for beauty products
Brainstorming to Concept sketching, 3D modeling, Solidworks, Keyshots, Photoshops, Illustrator, InDesign, Powerpoint
Design Fragrance bottles (Glass Bottle/Metal Cap, Plastic Cap)
Design All Cosmetic Products, and Home Fragrance Diffusers and Candles
Collaborate with marketing and sales on brand directions, research to cost of products
Daily communication with product development about various materials production process / glass, metal, various plastic, silkscreen, injection molding, costing
Various fragrance and cosmetics in production and available in stores (Rock and Republic, Forever21, Rue21, PUR minerals, Vera Bradley, Justice, ULTA, New York & Co. and more)

Ecole-d'Art Studio, Co-Founder of Art and Design Studio, Fullerton CA, January 2009 – January 2011

Managed 3D Design Classes (Product Design, Environmental Design, Transportation Design)
Developed Studio Curriculum/System
Educate students to further develop their design and skills in Design field
Assist students through the study abroad process from portfolio to admission to Art Schools

PWP Industries, Freelance Designer, Vernon CA, July 2009 – Dec 2009

Work with a cross-functional design and engineering team to develop tooling and bring into reality new and innovative package designs
Research creative way of food containers, concept explorations to final production
Concept sketching, Photoshop rendering and Illustrator to detailed tech specs
Involving with injection molding for final product

Freelance Designer, Industrial Designer, Seoul Korea, Jan 2006 – Dec 2008

Responsible for developing initial 2D concept sketches through 3D modeling and renderings
Various projects such as women's handbags, footwear, brand logo

INNO Design, Industrial Designer, Seoul Korea, Oct 2004 – Dec 2005

Consulted and collaborated with different companies such as Samsung, LG, I river, TLC, Laneige and EXR (Footwear)
Innovated consumer products: Cosmetics, Communication Devices, Computer cases, LCD monitors and special edition footwear for both women and men
Concept explorations, brainstorming, problem solving, Photoshop rendering, constructing a model in 3D Unigraphics
Work with various style guides
Daily communication with China Factory for cost management and product development
Visited factory in Busan Korea for rapid prototype to final product

Royal Elastics, Industrial Design Intern, Westlake Village CA, Sept 2003 – Jan 2004

Collaborated with design team on the development of fashion oriented shoes
Ideation sketches, making mock-ups, and final model for women line shoes
Communicated with developers for product development
Three pairs of shoes selected for production, which received most orders from Nordstrom

Education

Art Center College of Art and Design, Pasadena CA, B.S in Product Design, Aug 2004
Otis College of Design, Los Angeles CA, Fashion Design, Sept 1997 - June 1999

Awards and Organizations

Skills

Creative design from concept to presentation
Advanced color, trend research and analysis
Understanding of market trends, especially fashion trends for girls and women
Understanding of material for both softgoods and hardgoods. (Plastic, Glass, Metal and Fabrics)
Extensive knowledge and experience in technical footwear manufacturing process, rapid prototyping and 3D model making processes
Computer Skills: Photoshop, Illustrator, Solidworks, Fusion360, T-Spline, Keyshots, InDesign
Experienced working in a fast paced working environment cross-functionally
Strong model making skill

Language: Fluent in Korean and English

Interest: Traveling, art, architecture, swimming, golf, pilates, mountain bike and scuba dive