Claire Kim
About Claire Kim
Claire Kim is a Product Designer with a strong background in creative and art direction, as well as UX design. She has held various roles in notable companies and advocates for user-centric design approaches.
Current Role at Chronosphere
Claire Kim serves as a Product Designer at Chronosphere, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on user-centric design approaches, emphasizing the importance of understanding user needs and behaviors. Her expertise in creative and art direction, along with UX design, allows her to contribute effectively to the development of innovative products.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Prior to her current role, Claire Kim gained extensive experience in product design across various organizations. She worked as a Senior Product Designer at Morning Consult from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she held positions as a UX Designer at MetroStar Systems from 2019 to 2020 and at Hugo & Marie in 2014. These roles contributed to her understanding of user experience and design thinking.
Educational Background in Design
Claire Kim has a solid educational foundation in design. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Advertising from the School of Visual Arts, completing her studies from 2010 to 2013. She further pursued a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Design for Social Innovation at the same institution from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art, where she studied from 2008 to 2010.
Early Career and Internships
Claire Kim began her career with internships that provided her with valuable industry experience. In 2012, she worked as a Creative Intern at Havas for two months in New York. She also served as a Workshop Instructor at Columbia Business School for one month in 2016. These early roles helped shape her skills in creative direction and design.
Advocacy for User-Centric Design
In her professional practice, Claire Kim advocates for user-centric design approaches. She believes in leveraging design thinking to address complex problems, ensuring that the end-user's needs are prioritized in the design process. This philosophy is reflected in her work across various roles in product design and UX.