I am Jin Kim, a globally minded Chief Creative Officer and founder with 23+ years in high-end and contemporary fashion. I translate premium aesthetics into scalable business outcomes, leading end-to-end creative across womenswear, menswear, unisex RTW, and accessories, while expanding into brand launches and operations as an entrepreneur. My Smart Creative approach balances craft with commercial agility, pairing brand identity with market-tested strategies to drive growth. From Milan Fashion Week productions to global campaigns, I build world-class brand imagery through collaborations with top European creative directors and celebrities. I lead cross-functional teams across design, merchandising, and production to deliver cohesive collections and compelling campaigns that resonate in diverse markets (UK, Europe, Asia, US).…

Jin Kim

I am Jin Kim, a globally minded Chief Creative Officer and founder with 23+ years in high-end and contemporary fashion. I translate premium aesthetics into scalable business outcomes, leading end-to-end creative across womenswear, menswear, unisex RTW, and accessories, while expanding into brand launches and operations as an entrepreneur. My Smart Creative approach balances craft with commercial agility, pairing brand identity with market-tested strategies to drive growth. From Milan Fashion Week productions to global campaigns, I build world-class brand imagery through collaborations with top European creative directors and celebrities. I lead cross-functional teams across design, merchandising, and production to deliver cohesive collections and compelling campaigns that resonate in diverse markets (UK, Europe, Asia, US).…

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I am Jin Kim, a globally minded Chief Creative Officer and founder with 23+ years in high-end and contemporary fashion. I translate premium aesthetics into scalable business outcomes, leading end-to-end creative across womenswear, menswear, unisex RTW, and accessories, while expanding into brand launches and operations as an entrepreneur. My Smart Creative approach balances craft with commercial agility, pairing brand identity with market-tested strategies to drive growth.

From Milan Fashion Week productions to global campaigns, I build world-class brand imagery through collaborations with top European creative directors and celebrities. I lead cross-functional teams across design, merchandising, and production to deliver cohesive collections and compelling campaigns that resonate in diverse markets (UK, Europe, Asia, US).

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Experience Level

Language

Korean
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder, Owner at KRAAFJ co, Ltd
April 1, 2024 - Present
Founder and creative design consultant for the kuuntitled unisex RTW brand; responsible for brand vision, collection concepts, and cross-functional leadership across design, marketing and production.
Creative Director (full-time) at Urbanic
January 22, 2024 - February 20, 2025
Led all creative vision, innovation, and commercial strategy to elevate Urbanic's W's RTW (including unisex) and expand the brand's premium position across the UK, Europe, and US markets; guided design, marketing, editorial, and shoot teams to ensure alignment with brand identity and market strategy.
Design Director at HUGO BOSS AG
April 12, 2022 - January 10, 2024
RTW design leadership for women's categories, including outerwear, denim, leather, and runway projects; led cross-functional teams and supported runway and events in line with the Creative Director's vision.
Design Director Consultant / Freelance at MAXMARA FASHION GROUP
March 11, 2020 - April 6, 2022
Directed seasonal concepts and ‘Key Vision’ for Sportmax and Marella RTW, Pre, Main, and Runway; managed end-to-end design process across multiple price ranges; collaborated with production and editorial teams for cohesive market execution.
Head of Design at OTB GROUP /DIESEL SPA
October 13, 2010 - December 20, 2019
Head of Women's RTW Design for Diesel Black Gold; led the design team, set creative direction, supervised production and styling collaboration for runway shows and campaigns; aligned design with merchant and market needs.
Senior Design Manager at DSQUARED2 SRL
October 6, 2008 - September 29, 2010
Led design teams across Outerwear, Denim, Leather, Tailoring, Woven, and related categories; provided creative direction, coordinated development with product teams, and supported runway shows and editorials.
Senior Designer at JOHN RICHMOND (MOSCHILLO GROUP)
October 1, 2002 - September 18, 2008
Intern to Senior Designer progression; led design efforts across multiple categories, conducted trend research, and supported runway shows and campaigns.
Founder, Owner at KRAAFJ Co., Ltd.
April 1, 2024 - Present
Founder and owner of the kuuntitled brand; Creative design consultant overseeing unisex RTW concepts, brand direction, and product development across markets.
Creative Director (Full-time) at Urbanic UK / Urbanic Hangzhou
January 22, 2024 - February 20, 2025
Led all creative vision and commercial strategy for Women’s RTW, including unisex lines; aligned design, marketing, editorial, and shoots; helped establish a premium identity across UK, Europe, and US markets.
Design Director, Consultant / Freelance at HUGO BOSS AG
April 12, 2022 - January 10, 2024
Womens RTW design for BOSS; led concept development across outerwear, denim, leather, woven; runway and special projects; cross-functional collaboration.
Design Director, Consultant / Freelance at MAXMARA FASHION GROUP (Sportmax / Marella)
March 11, 2020 - April 6, 2022
Directed seasonal concepts for Sportmax, Marella and related lines; balanced creative vision with commercial strategy; managed end-to-end design across multiple product ranges.
Head of Design at OTB Group / DIESEL BLACK GOLD
October 13, 2010 - December 20, 2019
Head of Women's RTW design; led the design team, established seasonal direction, and coordinated runway and cross-functional development.
Senior Design Manager at DSQUARED2
October 6, 2008 - September 29, 2010
Led design teams across multiple product categories; coordinated with production, editorial, and merchant teams; contributed to runway presentations and brand events.
Founder, Owner / Creative Design Consultant at KRAAFJ Co., Ltd.
April 1, 2024 - Present
Founder and owner of kuuntitled; leading unisex RTW design and creative consultancy.
Senior Design Manager at Dsquared2 S.r.l.
October 6, 2008 - September 29, 2010
Led design teams across Outerwear, Denim, Leather, Tailoring, Woven, and more; coordinated creative direction with the head of design; oversaw development and events.
Founder & Chief Creative Officer at KRAAFJ Co., Ltd.
April 1, 2024 - Present
Founded the global RTW label KUUNTITLED, directing the full creative process and global operations, integrating design, production, and brand marketing for a scalable business.
Chief Design Officer (CDO) at Hangzhou Meifeier Technology Co., Ltd. / Hangzhou, China
January 22, 2024 - March 20, 2025
Led the full creative vision and commercial strategy to reposition Urbanic as an accessible premium lifestyle brand across Asia and the US; managed end-to-end design for Womenswear, Unisex RTW, and Activewear; cross-functional leadership with merchandising and production.
Design Director (Freelance) at HUGO BOSS AG, Germany
April 12, 2022 - January 10, 2024
Led full-cycle seasonal design for BOSS Womenswear RTW and Special Projects; runway and campaigns; coordination with product teams; defined seasonal identity and ensured on-time delivery.
Design Director (Freelance) at MAXMARA FASHION GROUP (Sportmax, Marella, MAXMARA) / Italy
March 11, 2020 - April 6, 2022
Led seasonal Key Vision and full-cycle design for Pre, Main, and Runway collections across Sportmax and Marella; contributed to commercial strategy; implemented ODM/OEM sourcing to optimize production.
Head of Design, Womenswear RTW at OTB Group / Diesel SpA, Diesel Black Gold
October 13, 2010 - December 20, 2019
Spearheaded the entire Womenswear RTW division for nearly a decade, defining silhouette, technique, and brand identity; directed global runway and campaigns; collaborated with external Creative Directors; supported commercial strategy and production.
Senior Design Manager, Womenswear RTW at DSquared2 SRL
October 6, 2008 - September 29, 2010
Led Womenswear RTW design across key categories; managed cross-functional development, runway support, and campaigns.
Senior Designer, Womenswear RTW (Pre & Main, Runway) at John Richmond / Moschillo Group
October 1, 2002 - September 18, 2008
Led design development for Pre, Main, and Runway collections; collaborated with product teams, pattern makers; supported Milan Fashion Week runway productions and campaigns.
Founder & Chief Creative Officer at KRAAFJ co, Ltd. / KUUNTITLED
April 1, 2024 - Present
Founded the global RTW label KUUNTITLED, directing the full creative process for RTW collections and overseeing global business and production networks. Engaged in design consulting for external brands, providing RTW direction and aligning creative with commercial strategy across diverse markets.
Chief Design Officer (CDO) at Hangzhou Meifeier Technology Co., Ltd. (Urbanic)
January 22, 2024 - March 20, 2025
Led the full creative vision and commercial strategy to reposition Urbanic as an accessible premium lifestyle brand across Asia and US markets. Directed end-to-end design for Womenswear, Unisex RTW, and Activewear; managed cross-functional touchpoints across design, marketing, and global e-commerce campaigns.
Design Director / Freelance at HUGO BOSS AG – BOSS
April 12, 2022 - January 10, 2024
Led full-cycle seasonal design for Womenswear RTW across Outerwear, Leather, Denim, Tailoring, and Knitwear; balanced creative vision with commercial strategy across multiple price points. Collaborated on Runway & Special Projects, including Milan Fashion Week productions and high-profile campaigns; defined seasonal identity and fabric development.
Design Director / Freelance at MAXMARA FASHION GROUP (SPORTMAX, MARELLA, MAXMARA)
March 11, 2020 - April 6, 2022
Led seasonal Key Vision and full-cycle design for Pre, Main, and Runway collections across multiple brands; directed Milan Fashion Week runway productions; drove silhouette and fabric innovation; partnered with Brand Directors to align with commercial strategy; implemented ODM/OEM sourcing to optimize production.
Head of Design at OTB GROUP / DIESEL SPA
October 13, 2010 - December 20, 2019
Spearheaded the Womenswear RTW division for nearly a decade, collaborating with external Creative Directors to reposition Diesel Black Gold as a premium contemporary brand. Drove concept development, runway & campaigns, team leadership, and global market alignment.
Senior Designer at MOSCHILLO GROUP (JOHN RICHMOND)
October 1, 2002 - September 18, 2008
Led design development for Pre, Main, and Runway collections; assisted Head of Design; coordinated with product teams, pattern makers, and merchants to ensure on-time delivery; contributed to runway productions and editorial campaigns.

Education

Bachelor’s degree at Polimoda, Florence University, Florence, Italy
September 1, 1999 - July 1, 2002
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design at Polimoda, Florence, Italy
September 1, 1999 - July 1, 2002
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design at Polimoda Florence University
September 1, 1999 - July 1, 2002
BA Fashion Design at Polimoda — Florence University of Fashion & Art, Florence, Italy
September 1, 1999 - July 1, 2002
BA Fine Art / Sculpture at Dongguk University, Seoul, South Korea
February 1, 1991 - February 1, 1995
BA Fashion Design at Polimoda — Florence University of Fashion & Art
September 1, 1999 - July 1, 2002
BA Fine Art / Sculpture at Dongguk University
February 1, 1991 - February 1, 1995

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Other, Wholesale & Distribution, Consumer Goods

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