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Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Designed physical products for global brands including Samsung, Cisco, and Munchkin. I excel at leading design initiatives, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and translating business goals into compelling product experiences that drive revenue and market success. I specialize in design execution (ideation, 3D CAD, prototyping, 3D rendering), process optimization, CMF strategy, and design program management. I’ve helped transition teams from outsourced to in-house design, built design frameworks that elevate product quality, and earned multiple design awards and patents for innovative consumer and professional products.…Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Designed physical products for global brands including Samsung, Cisco, and Munchkin. I excel at leading design initiatives, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and translating business goals into compelling product experiences that drive revenue and market success. I specialize in design execution (ideation, 3D CAD, prototyping, 3D rendering), process optimization, CMF strategy, and design program management. I’ve helped transition teams from outsourced to in-house design, built design frameworks that elevate product quality, and earned multiple design awards and patents for innovative consumer and professional products.

Yong Sun Kang (Simon)

Product Designer, 3D Designer, 3D Modeler, +3

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Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Designed physical products for global brands including Samsung, Cisco, and Munchkin. I excel at leading design initiatives, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and translating business goals into compelling product experiences that drive revenue and market success. I specialize in design execution (ideation, 3D CAD, prototyping, 3D rendering), process optimization, CMF strategy, and design program management. I’ve helped transition teams from outsourced to in-house design, built design frameworks that elevate product quality, and earned multiple design awards and patents for innovative consumer and professional products.…Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Designed physical products for global brands including Samsung, Cisco, and Munchkin. I excel at leading design initiatives, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and translating business goals into compelling product experiences that drive revenue and market success. I specialize in design execution (ideation, 3D CAD, prototyping, 3D rendering), process optimization, CMF strategy, and design program management. I’ve helped transition teams from outsourced to in-house design, built design frameworks that elevate product quality, and earned multiple design awards and patents for innovative consumer and professional products.

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Los Angeles, United States

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Designed physical products for global brands including Samsung, Cisco, and Munchkin.

I excel at leading design initiatives, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and translating business goals into compelling product experiences that drive revenue and market success.

I specialize in design execution (ideation, 3D CAD, prototyping, 3D rendering), process optimization, CMF strategy, and design program management.

I’ve helped transition teams from outsourced to in-house design, built design frameworks that elevate product quality, and earned multiple design awards and patents for innovative consumer and professional products.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Korean

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Industrial Designer – Design Consultant at Perrigo - Oral Care Division

January 1, 2021 - Present

Created third-party oral care products meeting Philips Sonicare and Oral-B quality standards; led UP&UP brand refresh for 24 store-brand SKUs; conducted design thinking sessions with VP Marketing and cross-functional leaders; acted as Acting Manager overseeing a team of 3; contributed to $60M+ in revenue; transitioned design function in-house, reducing time-to-market by 6 months and cutting department budget by $1M.

Industrial Design Consultant at FAMILIAR MACHINES & MAGIC

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026

Developing high-precision 3D CAD models for advanced robotics exterior design; creating parametric models to define form, proportion, and surface quality; refining surfacing and visual details.

Industrial Designer - Smart Locks & Luxury Door Hardware at ASSA ABLOY - Baldwin Hardware

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Led end-to-end design for Baldwin x Level Lock collaboration and multiple Q4 2025 luxury hardware launches; produced CAD, 2D/3D visualizations, and go-to-market assets; developed physical sample-carrying kits for client demos; applied human factors and manufacturability principles to deliver user-centered designs.

Senior Industrial Designer - Baby & Children's Products at MUNCHKIN

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2021

Key contributor to ~20% of the product portfolio; led CMF strategy, optimized manufacturing, selected sustainable materials; initiated UV-C sanitizer line pre-pandemic, achieving $5M first-year sales; managed 30+ product portfolio, delivering 24+ strategic updates; generated $55M+ in revenue; earned multiple design awards.

Industrial Designer - Apple-Certified Mobile Accessories & Laptop Cases at INCASE

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015

Led CMF strategy and development for Apple-certified products; established brand standards and design frameworks; designed exclusive gift packs for Apple Store launches; managed full product lifecycle with overseas partners.

Design Engineer - Enterprise Network Switches & Security Appliances at CISCO

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013

Led industrial design of Catalyst 2960-X series switches; established Product Design Language for STBU; implemented comprehensive CMF strategies and design standards across product lines.

Senior Industrial Designer → Design Consultant at Perrigo - Oral Care Division

January 1, 2021 - Present

Led design initiatives for oral care devices and electric toothbrushes. Created third-party products aligned with Philips Sonicare and Oral-B quality standards, established design frameworks and benchmarks, and guided a brand refresh (UP&UP) for 24 store-brand SKUs. Organized design-thinking sessions with senior leadership to define strategic opportunities for new product categories. Served as Acting Manager, overseeing hiring, talent development, and vendor coordination for a team of 3. Contributed to $60M+ in revenue and optimized in-house design operations to cut time-to-market by 6 months and reduce the department budget by $1M.

Industrial Design Consultant - Advanced Robotics (3D CAD Modeling & External Design) at Familiar Machines & Magic

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026

Developing high-precision 3D CAD models for robot exterior design, creating detailed parametric models to define form, proportion, and surface quality. Exploring design variations and elevating visual quality through refined surfacing and aesthetic detailing.