I am a transportation, mobility and product designer with over 15 years of multidisciplinary experience across leading automotive OEMs and startups. I specialize in advanced concept development, EV design, and full-cycle product realization, bringing ideas from sketches to production vehicles and concept showcases. My work spans Korea, Japan, China, and the U.S., with a track record of impactful contributions to brand innovation and mobility experiences, including battery-swapping EV motorcycles, monorails, and high-profile showcar programs at major global events. I thrive in cross-functional teams and aim to shape the future of sustainable transportation.…

Baek-Chul Kang

I am a transportation, mobility and product designer with over 15 years of multidisciplinary experience across leading automotive OEMs and startups. I specialize in advanced concept development, EV design, and full-cycle product realization, bringing ideas from sketches to production vehicles and concept showcases. My work spans Korea, Japan, China, and the U.S., with a track record of impactful contributions to brand innovation and mobility experiences, including battery-swapping EV motorcycles, monorails, and high-profile showcar programs at major global events. I thrive in cross-functional teams and aim to shape the future of sustainable transportation.…

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I am a transportation, mobility and product designer with over 15 years of multidisciplinary experience across leading automotive OEMs and startups. I specialize in advanced concept development, EV design, and full-cycle product realization, bringing ideas from sketches to production vehicles and concept showcases.
My work spans Korea, Japan, China, and the U.S., with a track record of impactful contributions to brand innovation and mobility experiences, including battery-swapping EV motorcycles, monorails, and high-profile showcar programs at major global events. I thrive in cross-functional teams and aim to shape the future of sustainable transportation.

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Language

Korean
Fluent
English
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced

Work Experience

Lead Designer at E3Mobility Inc.
January 1, 2020 - Present
Leading design efforts for EV mobility programs, focusing on exterior and interior concepts, rapid rendering, and production-ready surface development. Coordinated with engineering and marketing teams across Seoul for concept validation and scaling.
Senior Designer at KW Automotive Inc.
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
Developed exterior/interior design concepts for various automotive programs; advanced surface development, sketch rendering, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Designer at KennethWizard Inc.
September 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Concept ideation and visualization for design projects; cross-discipline coordination and client presentation.
Designer at JAC Motors (Advanced Design Studio, Koenji, Tokyo)
September 1, 2010 - April 30, 2011
Exterior and interior concept design, production follow-up for sedan line; contributed to design directions and execution.
Designer at Honda R&D (Advanced Design Studio, Roppongi, Tokyo)
April 1, 2007 - March 31, 2009
Advanced exterior design for CR-V, GUF (HR-V), and other models; concept builds, sketches, and renderings.
Concept Design Intern at Volkswagen / Audi Design Center California
September 20, 2004 - December 10, 2004
Developed 1/4 scale exterior model for LA concept vehicle.
Designer at E3Mobility Inc.
January 1, 2020 - November 13, 2025
Contributed to EV mobility design initiatives, focusing on exterior and interior concepts and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Designer at KW Automotive Inc.
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Developed exterior and interior design concepts, supported production readiness and design development across programs.
Designer at KennethWizard Inc.
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Concept development and 3D visualization; contributed to branding and product design projects.
Exterior Designer at JAC Motors (Advanced Design Studio, Tokyo)
April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2011
Advanced exterior design, concept builds, sketches, and renderings for Koenji studio.
Exterior Designer at Honda R&D (Advanced Design Studio, Tokyo)
March 1, 2009 - March 1, 2009
Advanced exterior design; contributed to CR-V, GUF (HR-V), small CUV, Accord, B-seg BOX projects; concept builds, sketches, renderings.
Designer at Design Center California (Volkswagen_Audi California, Simi Valley)
December 1, 2004 - December 1, 2004
Design Center California projects; exterior and interior exploration; production follow-up tasks.
Contract Designer at Cedor
March 1, 2011 - March 1, 2011
New brand build, research and concept development for women’s bag design.
Mentor at Hong-Ik University, PACE program
February 1, 2010 - February 1, 2010
Mentoring – emerging market vehicle research and development.
Instructor at Kaywon School of Art and Design
August 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011
Teaching - Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop.
Lead Designer / Director at E3mobility Inc.
May 1, 2022 - Present
Led the full development of Deux7 and Deux5 electric motorcycles with battery-swapping systems; directed design and branding for CES 2022–2024 exhibitions; developed next-gen EV concepts and mobility products including monorails and shared scooters; won ZKW Headlamp Design Competition with MLA headlamp concept (2020).
Managing and Lead Designer at KW Automotive Inc.
January 1, 2013 - April 30, 2022
Spearheaded production and concept designs for Hyundai, Kia, DFM, SGMW, and NEVS; led the design for Hyundai i30N, Veloster N, and Santa Fe Showcar for major motor shows; managed EV and interior concept projects for LG CES showcases (2019–2020); designed B-segment production sedan and conceptual work for China’s youth market.
Senior Exterior Designer at KennethWizard Inc.
September 1, 2011 - January 31, 2013
Collaborated with Chinese OEMs (GEELY, DFM, GAC) on compact sedans and electric vehicles; led interior proposals for emerging EV platforms.
Exterior Designer at JAC Motors Advanced Design Studio
September 1, 2010 - April 30, 2011
Designed B-segment production sedan and conceptual work for China’s youth market.
Exterior Designer at Honda R&D Advanced Design Studio
April 1, 2007 - March 31, 2009
Contributed to advanced design for CR-V, HR-V, Accord, and low-cost interiors.
Lead Designer / Director at E3mobility Inc.
January 1, 2020 - Present
Led the full development of Deux7 and Deux5 electric motorcycles with battery-swapping systems; Directed design and branding for CES 2022–2024 exhibitions; Developed next-gen EV concepts and mobility products including monorails and shared scooters; Won ZKW Headlamp Design Competition with MLA headlamp concept (2020).
Exterior Design Lead at Dongfeng Motors (DFM)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
B-segment SUV: Exterior design lead from concept to production (2013–2015). L60 Concept: Complete design process and Beijing Motor Show presentation (2014). D27 Identity Build: Full process from concept to production (2014–2015). M17 Concept: Design lead, showcased at Beijing Motor Show (2016). D53 / D58: Production exterior design execution (2016).
Managing & Lead Designer - New EV & Concept Launch Projects at Dongfeng Motors (DFM)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
X207 Concept (2016): Exterior design for new EV brand; DFM D57 EV: Exterior & Interior concept development (2017); SGMW Compact EV: Interior design lead (2017); GAC C-segment SUV: Interior design (2017); KIA K3: Exterior customization (2017); NEVS SAAB 93/93X Concepts: Sedan & SUV for CES Shanghai (2017).
Managing & Lead Designer - Urban Mobility & Future Transport Concepts at Dongfeng Motors (DFM)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Honda Gyro Canopy-based 3-wheeler Delivery Concept: Full branding & working model build (2018); Nissan EV Line-up Planning: SUV and sedan concept proposals (2018); EMTC Monorail (2 types): Planning, sketch, CAS, and VR assets (2020); XINGXING 2-wheel Electric Scooter: Shared mobility concept design (2020); LG Mobility Interior Buck for CES 2019 & Brand Theme for CES 2020 (unofficial); Hyundai & KIA Projects; LG & Hyundai Mobis Concept Interiors (2019–2020).

Education

Bachelor of Science in Transportation Design at ArtCenter College of Design (US Campus, Pasadena, CA)
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering at Hong-ik University
March 1, 1993 - February 22, 2000
Bachelor of Science in Transportation Design at Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA, USA
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at Hong-ik University, Seoul, Korea
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
B.S. in Transportation Design at Art Center College of Design
September 1, 2002 - April 1, 2006
B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering at Hong-ik University
March 1, 1993 - February 1, 2000
B.S. in Transportation Design at Art Center College of Design
September 1, 2002 - April 1, 2006
B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering at Hong-ik University
March 1, 1993 - February 1, 2000

Qualifications

ZKW headlamp design competition
April 14, 2020 - June 17, 2020
winner / By leveraging MLA (Micro Lens Array) technology, a new headlamp concept was proposed that reinterprets the design from a fresh perspective, focusing on minimizing the core module size and redefining its visual and functional identity.

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other, Transportation & Logistics, Software & Internet
    paper automotive and mobility design
    A collection of automotive design projects developed for multiple global brands — leading the process from concept build to full-scale model while maintaining and evolving each brand’s unique identity. The portfolio also includes several proposal projects submitted to various companies.…