Yonji Kim
About Yonji Kim
Yonji Kim serves as the Senior Director of Product & Design at Elaborate and is also a Product Design Instructor at Product Gym. With a background that includes roles at Greenhouse Software and various freelance positions, Kim has extensive experience in product design and visual design.
Current Role at Elaborate
Yonji Kim serves as the Senior Director of Product & Design at Elaborate, a position held since 2023. In this role, Kim is responsible for overseeing product design initiatives and leading design teams to enhance user experience. Kim's leadership is integral to the company's mission of delivering high-quality design solutions.
Experience at Product Gym
Since 2023, Yonji Kim has been working as a Product Design Instructor at Product Gym. In this capacity, Kim educates aspiring product designers, sharing insights and expertise gained from years of experience in the field. This role emphasizes Kim's commitment to fostering new talent in product design.
Previous Experience at Greenhouse Software
Prior to joining Elaborate, Yonji Kim worked at Greenhouse Software as a Senior Product Designer from 2019 to 2021. In this role, Kim contributed to the development of user-centric design solutions, enhancing the overall product experience for users. This position provided valuable experience in a fast-paced software environment.
Freelance Design Roles
Yonji Kim has a diverse background in freelance design work. In 2016, Kim worked as a Freelance Visual Designer for Airbnb for one month and as a Freelance Product Designer for Medicrea for eleven months. Additionally, Kim served as a Freelance Visual Designer at Elephant from 2016 to 2017 and at Carrot - The VICE Digital Agency for two months in 2017. These roles contributed to a broad skill set in various design disciplines.
Previous Role at Elaborate
Before becoming the Senior Director of Product & Design, Yonji Kim held the position of Director of Design at Elaborate from 2021 to 2023. During this time, Kim played a key role in shaping the design strategy and enhancing the company's product offerings. This experience laid the groundwork for the current leadership role.