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ANGIE YOOJ KIM

WORK EXPERIENCE

Material Designer & Studio Director

NAWA NA SAI

New York, NY | May 2022 – Present

Founded a concept-driven studio advancing material exploration through home collectibles, educational tool kits, and process-led storytelling. Created limited-edition sculptural lighting and accessories using sustainable materials and experimental weaving. Developed a 3D-printed Loom Kit (300+ sold internationally) and a digital resource series, Field Kit (500+ downloads), to promote material literacy and creative access. Built a global audience of 70K+ across social media and 800+ newsletter subscribers through educational, behind-the-scenes content. Oversees all aspects of design, material research, production, web, partnerships, and team mentorship.

Textile Design Consultant

FREELANCE

NYC | Dec 2018 – Present

Develops custom textiles and collections for interior, fashion, and home furnishing clients, overseeing all stages of project development from material sourcing and conceptual direction to production coordination. Collaborates closely with designers and production teams to deliver bespoke solutions aligned with project-specific visions. Notable clients include Studio Four NYC, Lori Weitzner, Rug & Kilim, Akhila, Clark Sabbat, and Robert Graham Designs.

Freelance Accessory Designer

LOLA HATS

Brooklyn, NY I Jul 2018 – May 2021

Designed and developed seasonal accessories with a focus on form, materiality, and craftsmanship. Supported prototyping across collections, as well as creative direction and production for campaign shoots and the website redesign.

Textile R&D Assistant

KATSU NEW YORK

New York, NY I Feb 2017 – Sep 2017

Assisted in fabric sourcing and development for major fashion brands including Banana Republic, Theory, Helmut Lang, and Thom Browne.

EDUCATION

BFA Textiles

RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN

Providence, RI I 2012 - 2016

CREATIVE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

Accessory Design
Campaign Planning
Content Creation
Creative Direction
Graphic Design
Graphic Design & Layout Design
Interior Textile Design
Manufacturing Coordination
Newsletter Strategy & Publishing
Product Development
Project Management
Social Media Strategy
Surface Design
Videography
Video Editing
Website Design (No Code & AI-Assisted)

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2025

Unearthed Echoes, solo exhibition, DAE, Brooklyn, NY

(Forthcoming) July 2025

Korea Craft Week, group exhibition, Villa Oasis, Ulsan, Korea 

May 16, 2025 - May 25, 2024

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Freelance Rug Designer

DORIS LESLIE BLAU

Remote / NYC | Dec 2018 – Present

Designs high-end custom rugs for residential and commercial projects in collaboration with in-house teams and international production partners. Translates creative direction, historical references, and material selections into detailed CAD renderings and floorplan layouts. Develops spatial layouts to visualize rug placement and scale within architectural settings, ensuring site-specific integration and proportional balance. Adapts designs based on client feedback, technical requirements, and material constraints, consistently delivering projects on deadline with precision and responsiveness in a freelance, remote capacity.

Teaching Assistant

HAYSTACK

Deer Isle, ME | July 2024

Supported a weaving workshop by assisting faculty with loom setup, material preparation, and technical demonstrations. Provided hands-on guidance to students of varying skill levels, encouraging confidence in foundational techniques and experimental material use. Facilitated daily studio operations to maintain a productive and welcoming learning environment, while collaborating with instructors and staff to troubleshoot technical issues and adapt instruction to student needs.

Rug Designer

RUG & KILIM

New York, NY I Aug 2017 – Feb 2018

Created original rug collections and designed bespoke pieces tailored to residential and commercial interiors. Developed CAD renderings, colorways, and technical specs, translating client needs.

Fabric Intern

THOM BROWNE

New York, NY I Aug 2016 – Feb 2017

Created CAD designs for seasonal fabric developments, supporting the design team in translating concepts into production-ready textiles. 

LANGUAGES

Korean (Native)

English (Fluent)

French (Beginner – A1 Level, basic conversational)

DIGITAL & STRATEGIC SKILLS

Adobe Photoshop​

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Substance Painter

AVL Compu-Dobby

Blender 3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Powerpoint

Midjourney

Ned Graphics

Pointcarré

Silkscreen

Stoll M1 Plus

Weavepoint

Weaving

Weave Structure Drafting

2024

Geel, group exhibition, Forecast Space, Brooklyn, NY

September 6 2024 - September 8 2024

Faculty Exhibition, group exhibition, Haystack, Deer Isle, ME

July 13 2024 - July 25 2024

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