I am JUNHA KIM, a womenswear fashion designer currently pursuing an Honors BFA in Fashion Design at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
My work is grounded in social inquiry, and fashion is the primary language through which I express it. I approach garments as structures; through silhouette, construction, and material, I explore how clothing can question systems, challenge perception, and communicate tension between strength and vulnerability. I am drawn to clarity in form, and each collection begins with a defined concept that develops into a focused visual direction.
In 2021, I founded KEEM, an independent fashion brand project through which I led the full process from fabric sourcing and development to production and direct sales. Building KEEM strengthened my ability to move from idea to execution with intention, translating design into something that functions in real conditions while maintaining a clear and distinct point of view.
Alongside fashion, I have also held two independent exhibitions of abstract painting. These exhibitions explored personal memory and emotional space, expanding the emotional dimension of my practice. While painting informs the sensitivity and depth behind my work, fashion remains the medium through which those ideas take structural and physical form.
RESUME
1998junhakim@gmail.com
Profile
I am hard working fashion design student with disciplined mindset and technical ability to make accurate technical flats and tech pack with fabric swathes details, fitting notes, and garment constructions. Also proficient in Adobe Suites, MS Office, Procreate, and AccuMark to enhance the fashion design skills. I have the ability to quickly adapt to any work environment through the diverse experiences I have gained. From the many experiences of team based works, I have gained a deep understanding of the importance of teamwork and consider collaboration to be one of the most important values. By planning and executing solo exhibitions and fashion brand projects myself, I have developed the ability to initiate and lead projects proactively. Even in situations where clear answers are not provided, I carry the responsibility and passion to create solutions and move forward.
Education
School of the Art Institute of Chicago / Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design, Aug 2020 to Present
Merit Honor Scholarship | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Awarded for academic achievement and design excellence | (2020–Present)
Technical Proficiencies
- Fashion Design: Garment Constructions, Draping, Technical Flats, Tech Pack (Technical Flats, Fabric Swatches, Measurements, Garment Construction, Fitting Notes), Pattern Making, Fashion Illustration, Collection Building, Industrial Sewing Machine
- Software: Adobe Suites (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier Pro, Indesign), Procreate, AccuMark, MS Offices
Work Experiences
Digital Marketing Intern, SKIN WORLD, Farmers Branch, Texas
May 2025 to Aug 2025
• Completed 3 months internship at a emerging K-beauty retail company and developed technical skills (Adobe Suites), communications, and time management.
• Supporting website visual development and creating Instagram contents (posters, banners, etc.) that increase in website visits and Instagram followers.
Military Service (Sergeant, Honorably Discharged) , Republic of Korea Army, 55th Division , South Korea
Jan 2023 to Jul 2024
• Honorably discharged with experiences as squad leader of K4 automatic grenade launcher squad in the Direct Fire Weapons Platoon.
• UFS(Ulji Freedom Shield), combined ROK-US combined military training, served as operation specialist and interpreter. Awarded the certification of USFK Commander's Commander's Award
Global Buyer Relations Intern , DONG-IL INDUSTRY, Seoul, South Korea
May 2022 to Aug 2022
• Coordinated international orders with global buyers from US, Europe, and Southeast Asia as assistant.
• Organized PO, update the global shipment tracking to Excel to keep operations running smoothly. Projects
PROJECTS
Vice President , SAIC Korean Student Association (KSA), Chicago
Dec 2021 to Dec 2022
• Directed and created the Social Events as Vice President of the SAIC Korean Student Association (KSA), increasing events profit by 45% YoY.
• Provided budget planning, PR outreach, and collaborating with other college student associations and external businesses.
Solo Exhibition Part II – “COEXISTENCE: A Society Where Good and Evil Help” , Gallery Marron, Seoul, South Korea
Aug 2022
Solo Exhibition Part I – “ALIENATION: A Society Where Individuals Are Ignored” , Gallery VINCI, Seoul, South Korea
Aug 2021
• Executed two independently initiated exhibitions, managing full project ownership from concept to completion, including creative direction and final installation.
KEEM, Independent Fashion Brand Project, Seoul
Aug 2021 to Aug 2022
• Built and scaled an independent fashion brand, achieving sustained revenue generation through limited direct-to-consumer sales across two production cycles.
• Gained hands-on experience in brand development, customer communication, and market research, communicating and working with manufacturers.
Certificates
June 2025
Google Project Management Certificate , Coursera
Aug 2025
Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Certificate, Coursera