I’m a space designer passionate about creating meaningful environments that connect people and brands. With experience in retail, hospitality, and exhibition design, I bring a balance of creativity, functionality, and precision to every project.

HYUN - JI KIM

I’m a space designer passionate about creating meaningful environments that connect people and brands. With experience in retail, hospitality, and exhibition design, I bring a balance of creativity, functionality, and precision to every project.

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I’m a space designer passionate about creating meaningful environments that connect people and brands. With experience in retail, hospitality, and exhibition design, I bring a balance of creativity, functionality, and precision to every project.

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Work Experience

VM Assistant at Louis Vuitton, Korea
November 1, 2024 - Present
Developed localized design proposals based on HQ global guidelines for multiple projects including Dosan Pop-up Store and various window installations. Participated in design review meetings with HQ, sourced and coordinated finish materials with vendors, managed material sourcing and vendor communication, as well as supervised on-site construction and mock-up vendor meetings.
Senior Associate at Eunmin, Korea
September 30, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Designed residential and public spaces for multiple projects such as Yang-pyeong Residential Project, Hantan River Spa Hospitality Project, and Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Hospitality Project. Supported construction processes including material checking and timeline management. Visualized designs through 2D and 3D tasks.
Creative Architecture Specialist (Team staff) at Iyuno-SDI Group, Korea
April 30, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Planned, designed, and managed office and studio space designs and remodeling drawings for multiple global offices (Seoul, French, Thailand, Philippines, Mexico, Italy, China, Turkey, Taiwan). Responsibilities included site visits, actual measurements, design coordination via remote meetings, preparing presentations and material boards, visualizing designs in 2D and 3D, and construction supervision both on-site and remotely.
Designer (Freelancer) at Freelancer Designer, South Korea and New York
August 31, 2021 - August 19, 2025
Managed client meetings and planned interior and exterior design concepts for residences, hospital facilities, and exhibition booths. Visualized designs through 2D and 3D modeling, retouched rendered images in Photoshop, and handled booth design concepts and client communications.
Designer at I-rind Design, Korea
May 31, 2017 - August 19, 2025
Directed and planned exhibition booth design projects including drawing design, rendering, retouching, research and ordering of finishing materials and furniture. Conducted direct supervision at construction sites, starting with client meetings and overseeing the project through to completion.
Intern at Jennifer Hunter Design, New York
January 31, 2020 - August 19, 2025
Produced drawings, researched and supplied furniture and material samples, contacted suppliers for quotes and sample requests. Assisted in creating marketing collateral, participated in meetings with clients and management, coordinated delivery and installation at client homes, and tracked project progress and action items.
VM Assistant at Louis Vuitton, Korea
November 1, 2024 - Present
Developed localized design proposals based on headquarters global guidelines; participated in design review meetings with HQ; sourced finish materials and coordinated with vendors. Led design, planning, and construction supervision on diverse pop-up store and window installation projects, contributing between 80% to 100% on multiple campaigns including Dosan Pop-up Store and Red_Murakami collaborations.
Design Team Senior Associate at Eunmin, Korea
September 1, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Designed residential and public spaces across multiple projects including Yang-pyeong Residential and hospitality venues such as Hantan River Spa and Jack Nicklaus Golf Club. Supported construction processes by managing material lists and timelines while visualizing design through 2D and 3D tasks.
Creative Architecture Specialist (Team staff) at Iyuno - SDI Group, Korea
April 1, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Handled expansion, relocation, and remodeling drawings for multiple international Iyuno offices spanning Seoul, France, Thailand, Philippines, Mexico, Italy, China, Turkey, and Taiwan. Responsibilities included site measurements, space planning, design visualization in 2D/3D, construction supervision, material sourcing, and remote coordination with local teams, ensuring design concept proposals aligned with local and global standards.
Designer at Freelancer Designer (South Korea and New York)
August 1, 2021 - August 19, 2025
Consulted clients for residence, hospital facility, F&B exhibition booth, and pop-up booth designs. Managed design concept planning, 2D/3D visualization, image retouching using Photoshop, and client meetings for effective design delivery.
Design Team Designer at I-rind Design, Korea
May 1, 2017 - August 19, 2025
Led exhibition booth design projects from client meetings through to construction completion, including drawing design, rendering, retouching, material research, ordering, and direct construction supervision.
Intern at Jennifer Hunter Design, New York
January 1, 2020 - August 19, 2025
Produced drawings; researched and supplied furniture and materials; coordinated specimen selections; liaised with suppliers; assisted in social media and marketing collateral creation; participated in client meetings; assisted with delivery/installation coordination; tracked project progress and generated action items.
Space VM Assistant at Louis Vuitton Korea (VM Team)
November 1, 2024 - November 4, 2025
Localized luxury brand global guidelines for domestic environments, overseeing planning and construction of pop-ups, windows, and in-store displays; managed full process from design concept development, material selection, to on-site supervision; key projects include Dosan POP-UP 'Beauty', The Hyundai Seoul Men's FW25, Travel With Grace (8+ projects annually); achievement: launched Dosan POP-UP 'Beauty', one of two globally (New York SoHo & Seoul Dosan).
Interior Designer at Eunmin S&D – Design Department 2
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Managed full cycle of residential and communal space interior design, from planning and material sourcing to construction supervision; focused on high-end residential and resort-style projects, performing floor plan design, procurement, and on-site management; projects: Jack Nicklaus Residence, Yangpyeong Residence, Hantan River Reverse Spa.
Interior Designer at IYUNO – Global Dubbing Technologies Team
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Led global office expansion, relocation, and remodeling projects across 10+ countries; developed floor plans, layouts, 2D/3D visualizations, and applied design guidelines for office and studio spaces; oversaw local construction monitoring and finish quality control; strengthened client communication and vendor management.
Freelance Designer at Freelance
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Independently designed interiors and exhibition booths; executed 3D modeling, renderings, and Photoshop retouching, and proposal preparation; projects included residential 3D designs, Heungkuk F&B exhibition booths, Hite Jinro pop-up booths, Yeongnakwon care facility designs.
Assistant at IRIND/ DESIGN TEAM (SEOUL)
May 1, 2017 - May 1, 2017
Assisted in project management, 2D/3D design, and construction supervision.

Education

Master’s degree in Interior design at New York School of Interior Design, New York
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021
Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design at Dongduk Women's University, Seoul
March 1, 2013 - February 1, 2017
Master’s degree in Interior design at New York School of Interior Design
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021
Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design at Dongduk Women's University
March 1, 2013 - February 1, 2017
High School at Jungheung High School
March 1, 2009 - February 1, 2012
B.A. in Interior Design at Dongduk Women's University
March 1, 2013 - February 1, 2017
Post-Professional Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design at New York School of Interior Design
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021

Qualifications

OPic-IH English Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
OPIC IH Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Graphic Technology Certification – Illustrator (Level 1)
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Graphic Technology Certification – Photoshop (Level 1)
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods