Learning ongoing.
Dedication ahead.

I have a degree in communication design and I'm obsessed with UX/UI design, giving me a solid understanding of both areas.
I want to use my skills in both visual design and UX/UI to create effective, user-friendly solutions!

Professional Summary

I'm a hands-on designer with over 5 years of experience in branding, UX/UI, and digital design.

I’ve helped brands grow their online presence, increase sales, and build stronger connections with their audience. I love turning ideas into simple, clear designs that work well and look great.

I enjoy working with people, solving problems, and creating designs that make a real difference.

Education

  • UI/UX Design, University of Europe for Applied Sciences, Sep. 2023 - Aug. 2024

  • Visual Communication Design, Seoul Arts University, South Korea, Mar. 2019 - Feb. 2023

Experience

Product Designer, Pic Copilot, Hangzhou, China, Oct 2024 — Dec 2024

  • Localised product features through UX research, increasing daily active users by 25% in the Korean market

  • Maintained global design consistency across teams, improving user retention and satisfaction metrics

Graphic Designer Freelancer, Laurain Boutique & Dreamer Studio, Seoul, South Korea, May 2019 — Oct 2024

  • Drove a 140% increase in online sales by redesigning brand visuals, product pages, and web content

  • Produced customer-focused marketing materials tailored to platform trends, increasing click-through rates

Graphic Design Intern, Capital City College Group, London, UK, October 2022 — December 2022

  • Designed vibrant open day posters for three colleges, helping attract prospective students

  • Revamped existing visual assets to better appeal to younger audiences while preserving brand identity

  • Collaborated in weekly review meetings to apply feedback, improving visual impact and message clarity

Graphic Design Intern, 01Founders, London, UK, August 2022 — September 2022

  • Produced interview-based promo videos for social media, featuring students from coding courses

  • Boosted video performance, raising average views from 500 to over 180,000 and significantly expanding reach and engagement

Design Teacher, Art & Heart (Kids Private Art School), Seoul, South Korea, June 2021 — July 2022

  • Led hands-on design workshops for ages 3–12, reducing class dropout rates by over 90%

  • Applied art therapy techniques to boost students’ emotional wellbeing and engagement

Branding Designer, Apotre (Start-up), Seoul, South Korea, November 2020 — May 2021

  • Built a full brand identity from scratch, helping launch 5 product lines and increasing engagement by 45%

  • Strengthened customer trust by developing a cohesive visual voice across digital and print media

Skills

  • Skilled in UX/UI, graphic, branding, editorial, advertising, and social media design.

  • Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative: expert in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign; well-versed in the basics of After Effects and Premiere Pro.

  • Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing.

  • Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Framer.

  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.

  • Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Projects

  • Creative Conscience Competition
    Top 10 finalist in the 2024 Alibaba Global E-commerce Challenge, presenting at Alibaba's HQ in Hangzhou with my team, Eurobaba. We developed "Allie," an AI tool addressing decision fatigue, engagement, and trust, focusing on improving user experience with time-saving product assistance, AI-driven verification, and real-time trend analysis.

  • Creative Conscience Competition
    Created a video for the Creative Conscience competition on 'Environment,' focusing on ocean waste. The video shows how plastic pollution harms sea life, telling the story of a baby turtle that thinks plastic is a friend. The goal was to raise awareness and encourage people to reduce plastic waste and protect the ocean.

  • Korea Communication Design International Competition
    Designed a promotional poster for the 'Han River Night Walk 42K' in the free category of the Korea Communication Design International Competition and received an Excellence Award. The poster used line drawings to effectively capture the beauty of Seoul’s nightscape and the festive atmosphere of walking.

Interested in connecting? :)

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Interested in connecting? :)

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Interested in connecting? :)

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Copyright 2024 by Hyesoo Kim

Copyright 2024 by Hyesoo Kim

Copyright 2024 by Hyesoo Kim