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

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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.

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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.

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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.

Education

Furniture Design Major at Oregon College of Art & Craft
September 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design at Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
September 7, 1998 - June 15, 2001
Masters in Business Administration at Quantic
May 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

Certificate in Life Coaching
January 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Certificate in User Experience
January 1, 2020 - September 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other, Media & Entertainment, Education