about me
Mastering furniture design, graphic design, and interior design has equipped me with a versatile skill set that enriches my professional capabilities and opens new avenues for growth. This comprehensive understanding empowers me to approach projects with a holistic perspective, ensuring cohesive and harmonious outcomes. Insights gleaned from furniture, graphic, and interior design enhance my ability to draw inspiration from different fields, fostering innovative design solutions.
With a multi-dimensional skill set, I'm well-equipped to collaborate seamlessly with interdisciplinary teams, bridging communication gaps and fostering productive partnerships. Proficiency spanning concept ideation, visual communication, and spatial planning empowers me to manage projects from inception to realization. By offering a comprehensive range of design expertise, I am poised to address clients' varied needs with a holistic approach, providing them with a one-stop design solution.
This skill set enhances my marketability and positions me as an asset in a competitive design landscape. Continuous learning across different design fields has been instrumental in my personal and professional development, fostering adaptability and growth. The diverse challenges posed by various design disciplines have honed my problem-solving skills, making me adept at addressing complex design issues.
Incorporating these varied design disciplines into my professional journey has cultivated a unique skill set that sets me apart and enables me to approach design projects with creativity, adaptability, and a holistic perspective.
work Experience
Mar 2023 - Nov 2024
Interior Designer / Content Planner / Content Designer
Devcra Development Craftsman
Drawing inspiration from cinema, I specialize in transforming blank spaces into intricately designed environments that encapsulate the essence of the films that inspire them. Utilizing emotional resonance, thematic elements, and unique color palettes, I creatively reinterpret spaces, incorporating the historical context of each movie. This results in immersive environments where individuals can vividly experience the world of film characters and their scenes. The core of our project lies in deriving inspiration from films, reinterpreting them, and seamlessly integrating the audience's experiences into the process of crafting novel encounters.
Contributed as an Interior Designer, Content Designer, and Content Planner
Seamlessly blended creativity and strategy for immersive experiences
Collaborated with cross-functional teams for conceptualization and execution
Transformed spaces into visual narratives as an Interior Designer
Meticulously crafted environments to evoke specific moods
Bridged imagination and realization as a Content Designer
Wove together visuals, storytelling, and tech innovation
Enhanced overall sensory experiences with cohesive design and content
Orchestrated content for guest invitations from concept to design
Created immersive preludes to cinematic experiences through invitations
Integrated aesthetics, storytelling, and design for impactful invites
Set a unique tone for engagements through holistic design and content synergy
June 2022 - Aug 2022
Graphic Designer
Z-Dynasty Construction & Consultant
Orchestrated the creation of the company's distinctive logo and refined business card designs.
Sept 2017 - Aug 2022
Industrial / Graphic Designer
Kavuus (Online Furniture Company)
Industrial Designer and Supervisor:
Executed Concept Sketches in 2D/3D and 1:1 Scale Prototypes, creating new collections and 2D pattern designs for CNC cut and upholstery
Oversaw sewing, CNC, and upholstery departments, optimizing task efficiency and providing guidance on new designs
Directed implementation of designs and resolved departmental challenges
Extensive experience in furniture design, complemented by product research, development, staging, and sourcing proficiency
Conducted in-depth research and analysis of market trends, informing strategic design decisions
Evaluated intended product use and conducted research on production methods, materials, and costs
Developed CAD concepts, sketches, and prototypes, securing approvals for new designs
Prepared manufacturing drawings, specifications, and guidelines, including CAD design for CNC machining
Collaborated closely with engineers and production teams during manufacturing stages
Graphic Designer:
Designed an array of marketing materials, including business cards, product labels, packaging (swatch boxes), gift certificates, catalogs, and pamphlets
Collaborated with UX/UI designers to maintain a current website reflecting new products
Responded to market trends by updating marketing materials, ensuring continued relevance and appeal
This experience showcases my prowess in industrial design, furniture expertise, and versatile design skills across graphic and UX/UI domains. My ability to seamlessly combine design and oversight, coupled with a thorough understanding of market trends, underscores my ability to deliver innovative and impactful design solutions.
July 2020 - July 2021
Freelance Graphic Designer
Cloudscape Architecture Firm.
Crafted a distinctive logo embodying the client's vision encapsulated by the keywords "simple, line, & cloud"
Produced comprehensive architectural booklets by integrating the client's inspirational boards, concept design sketches, blueprints, and renders
April 2020 - July 2021
Freelance Graphic / Packaging Designer
SAKU - LLH Eatery Inc.
Delivered customized graphic and packaging designs aligning seamlessly with clients' business themes. Conceptualized and designed an array of packaging elements, including brand-new take-out bags, to-go containers, sauce containers, and a sauce bottle gift set, encompassing diverse aspects of packaging design
Liaised effectively with manufacturers to ensure the realization of high-quality end products that aligned with design visions, subsequently presenting these exemplar products to clients
July - Sept 2018
Graphic Designer & Assistant Project Manager
Kavuus in collaboration with Kyla Ray - Interior Designer
Role as a Graphic Designer - Marketing/Branding materials
Orchestrated the creation of diverse marketing and branding materials, including catalogues, packaging designs (swatch boxes), booklets, marketing labels, product information cards, and designer trade account information cards
Crafted compelling designs for marketing area spaces
Role as an Assistant Project Manager
Ensured punctual project deliveries within scope and budget
Maintained consistent communication, following up and collaborating with Interior Designer Kyla Ray to develop intricate project plans for progress tracking
Skillfully managed project scope and schedule changes
Provided comprehensive reporting and effectively escalated matters to management when necessary
June - Sept 2017
Sales Associates
Structube
Demonstrate extensive understanding of offered products, leveraging Industrial Design knowledge to provide informed recommendations
Elevate customer satisfaction levels through exceptional sales service delivery
Assess individual customer requirements and furnish valuable insights on product features
Extend a warm welcome to customers, addressing their queries with clarity and professionalism
Consistently exceed departmental sales targets on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis
Maintain assigned areas in impeccable in-stock and presentable condition
Proactively engage with customers within the store premises
Proficiently process point of sale purchases
Skillfully handle merchandise returns, ensuring customer satisfaction
Collaborate seamlessly with colleagues to ensure top-notch customer service
Foster productive and trusting relationships with valued customers
Jan - Apr 2017
Wearing the Future: TED 2017 International Conference
Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Vancouver, BC
Exhibited at TED 2017: The Future You
Presented "Mirrored Identity of a Modern Citizen," a wearable design that resonated with the theme "Wearing the Future," collaborated with sculptor, social practice artist, and costume designer Leah Weinstein to bring the concept to life.
Employed soft materials, video projection, hand sketches, and 3D modeling to realize the wearable design.
Jan - Apr 2016
Collaboration with Barter Design Co.
Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Vancouver, BC
Modular chair design, "F-LEEP," using Alder wood in collaboration with Industrial Designers and Barter Design Co.
Material Research, 3D modelling and CAD sketches for 3D printing mechanism
Sept - Dec 2015
Collaboration with BoConcept
Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Vancouver, BC
Multi-usage table design, "Cappuccino Table" in collaboration with designers at Vancouver location BoConcept, with the assistance of Claus Ditlev Jensen, collection and visual Director of BoConcept Global (Denmark)
Research and understanding of the client; the style, trends, philosophy, colour palette and materials
Prototyping 1:1 scale 3D models and usage of CAD and rendering
July - Aug 2015
Internship
SPN Partner Interior Company, Gangnamgu Office, Seoul
Curated and dissected visual research to ignite innovative concept designs
Formulated compelling presentation boards, seamlessly communicating design visions
Crafted intricate concept sketches for personalized furniture pieces
Ensured meticulous updating of requisite documentation and presentation files
Provided proficient Korean to English translation services
Education
Graduation April 2017
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Bachelor of Design, Major Industrial Design
3 Months Courses 2016
SBS Academy
Rhinocereos & AutoCAD
Technical skill
Adobe Creative Suites:
Illustrator / InDesign / Photoshop
2D / 3D Modeling Program
Solidworks / Keyshot / Rhinoceros / AutoCAD / 3D MAX / SketchUp
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Work / Powerpoint
Video Production
After Effect
Others
Woodwork / Ceramics / Photography / 3D printing / Electronics
Exhibition
Sept 2018
Interior Design Show 2018
Kavuus
Graphic Designer & Assistant Project Manager
Kavuus in collaboration with Kyla Ray - Interior Designer
May 2017
The Show: Grad Exhibition 2017
Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Vancouver, BC
Wood & Ceramic based dinner set, "Taset," exhibited at Emily Carr University as a graduation project
Dec 2016
Pop-up "Anthropology" Ceramic Exhibition
Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Vancouver, BC
Ceramic artwork "SquareRoot Series," "Frôler," and "Deformation in Life," in relation to the theme 'Anthropology' exhibited at Concourse Gallery
Award
Scolarship
2014/2015
Christopher Foundation Scholarship
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
2015/2016
Achievement Scholarship
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
2014/2015
Achievement Scholarship
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
References available upon request
Contact Info:
+1-778-233-5265
sophiaekjeong@gmail.com