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Hello! I’m Ki Charm John Kim, a Senior Product Designer with 15+ years of experience creating home décor, furniture, and lighting for mass-market and bespoke projects. I excel at balancing market appeal with cutting-edge design, guiding product cycles from concept through delivery, and collaborating with manufacturing partners to ensure rigorous quality. I work across English, Korean, and Spanish-speaking teams, leveraging Rhino3D, AutoCAD, and Keyshot to translate ideas into compelling renderings and prototypes. I thrive in cross-functional settings, leading projects from ideation to validation and launch, while building strong vendor relationships and delivering results.…Hello! I’m Ki Charm John Kim, a Senior Product Designer with 15+ years of experience creating home décor, furniture, and lighting for mass-market and bespoke projects. I excel at balancing market appeal with cutting-edge design, guiding product cycles from concept through delivery, and collaborating with manufacturing partners to ensure rigorous quality. I work across English, Korean, and Spanish-speaking teams, leveraging Rhino3D, AutoCAD, and Keyshot to translate ideas into compelling renderings and prototypes. I thrive in cross-functional settings, leading projects from ideation to validation and launch, while building strong vendor relationships and delivering results.

Ki Charm John Kim

3D Designer, Product Designer, Designer, +3

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Hello! I’m Ki Charm John Kim, a Senior Product Designer with 15+ years of experience creating home décor, furniture, and lighting for mass-market and bespoke projects. I excel at balancing market appeal with cutting-edge design, guiding product cycles from concept through delivery, and collaborating with manufacturing partners to ensure rigorous quality. I work across English, Korean, and Spanish-speaking teams, leveraging Rhino3D, AutoCAD, and Keyshot to translate ideas into compelling renderings and prototypes. I thrive in cross-functional settings, leading projects from ideation to validation and launch, while building strong vendor relationships and delivering results.…Hello! I’m Ki Charm John Kim, a Senior Product Designer with 15+ years of experience creating home décor, furniture, and lighting for mass-market and bespoke projects. I excel at balancing market appeal with cutting-edge design, guiding product cycles from concept through delivery, and collaborating with manufacturing partners to ensure rigorous quality. I work across English, Korean, and Spanish-speaking teams, leveraging Rhino3D, AutoCAD, and Keyshot to translate ideas into compelling renderings and prototypes. I thrive in cross-functional settings, leading projects from ideation to validation and launch, while building strong vendor relationships and delivering results.

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Hello! I’m Ki Charm John Kim, a Senior Product Designer with 15+ years of experience creating home décor, furniture, and lighting for mass-market and bespoke projects. I excel at balancing market appeal with cutting-edge design, guiding product cycles from concept through delivery, and collaborating with manufacturing partners to ensure rigorous quality.

I work across English, Korean, and Spanish-speaking teams, leveraging Rhino3D, AutoCAD, and Keyshot to translate ideas into compelling renderings and prototypes. I thrive in cross-functional settings, leading projects from ideation to validation and launch, while building strong vendor relationships and delivering results.

Skills

3D Design

3D Model

Product Design

Language

English

Fluent

Korean

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Designer at Capital Lighting Fixture

January 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025

Lead design initiatives for lighting fixtures and home accessories across three brands; conducted trend research using market data; collaborated with Sales to develop product launch strategies; supervised ongoing trend analyses to align offerings with consumer needs.

Senior Furniture Designer at Brown Jordan Intl.

January 1, 2020 - September 12, 2025

Oversaw the outdoor furniture division, designing patio sets for major retailers including The Home Depot and Lowe’s; conducted factory tours in China to ensure quality; led the design and development of Life is Good's first outdoor Adirondack Chair.

Senior Designer at K. Charm Design

January 1, 2012 - Present

Providing bespoke design solutions for home décor, lighting, and furniture for private and corporate clients; secured a contract with Movado for office accessories; developed outdoor décor pieces for Bombay Outdoors.

Furniture/Lighting Designer at Therien & Studio Workshops

January 1, 2012 - September 12, 2025

Designed high-end furniture and lighting, collaborating with local artisans to create bespoke pieces; utilized Rhino3D and AutoCAD for rendering; conducted market research to inform design decisions and trends.

Senior Designer at Capital Lighting Fixture

January 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025

Led design initiatives for lighting fixtures and home accessories across three brands, focusing on market trends and consumer demographics. Conduct trend research using WGSN and market data. Supervise ongoing trend analysis to align product offerings. Collaborate with Sales to develop strategic initiatives for product launches.

Senior Furniture Designer at Brown Jordan Intl.

January 1, 2020 - September 12, 2025

Oversaw the outdoor furniture division for mass-market clients. Designed patio sets for major retailers including The Home Depot and Lowe’s. Traveled to China for factory tours and vendor correspondence to ensure quality standards. Led the design and development of Life is Good's first outdoor Adirondack Chair.

Senior Designer at K. Charm Design

January 1, 2012 - Present

Providing bespoke design solutions for home décor, lighting, and furniture for private and corporate clients. Secured a contract with Movado for office accessory designs. Developed outdoor décor pieces for Bombay Outdoors, enhancing product range.

Furniture/Lighting Designer at Therien & Studio Workshops

January 1, 2012 - September 12, 2025

Designed high-end furniture and lighting, collaborating with local artisans to create custom pieces. Utilized Rhino 3D and AutoCAD for rendering designs including the Kyrelos Chaise Lounge. Conducted market research to inform design decisions and trends.