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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
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