MK Kim is a highly motivated web designer with over 15 years of experience specializing in UI design, branding, and conceptual design for websites. She has worked for companies such as MSN, Microsoft, and Stanford Academy, where she designed interfaces, prototypes, and visual assets. MK holds a BA in graphic design from Cornish College of Arts and has proficiency in programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver.

1. MK Kim
22628 43rd dr. SE
Bothell, WA 98021
kellymikyung@hotmail.com
425-736-6121 (Mobile)
http://www.mkdesignsolution.com
Highly self-motivated and goal-oriented web designer specialized in web design with UI concept. 5+
years of experiences in building user centered web sites designs from conception to rollout.
Drive/manage projects in a diverse business background.
Graduated from Cornish College of Arts in 2001 with a BA in graphic design.
Experience
2/2007 - current, MSN, Redmond, WA
Web Product Designer
- Developed layout, wireframes, comps, mockups, workflow, working prototypes, features,
and interactive UI to get users deeply engaged with MSN homepage in the ideation and
production of premium online experiences.- Worked with multiple site teams to help
launch exciting and emotionally engaging online experiences for MSN.- Helping to
implement multiple projects of various size and complexity, including: interactive tools,
features and sites.- Worked across a variety of consumer-facing web site team on MSN,
including: Homepage, Latino, City Guides; Health; Lifestyle; Tech & Gadgets; Travel; and
others.- Worked effectively with a variety of different disciplines, including editorial,
development, test, and PM.
9/2006 – 1/2007, UCIC Learning Center, Bothell, WA
Web Designer
- UCIC learning center web design and site development with user interaction flow.
- Responsible for the design, development, and production of uniquely designed web
applications (using Flash and HTML, CSS), dynamic interfaces, and collateral materials.
- Worked on the design concepts (based upon functional spec), usability, wireframes,
graphical design and functional prototypes, style sheets, creative briefs, image choices,
slicing and assembling designs within pages, and filling and arranging content.
4/2006 – 8/2006, Cypress, Seattle, WA
Web Designer
- Cypress non-profit group web layout design and consultation.
- Providing concept design into branded web composition.
1/2006 – 3/2006, Microsoft (consultant), Redmond, WA
Web UI Designer
- Microsoft-Oracle.com: UI design of front web site and conceptual/branding design
consultation.
- Based on client requirements I interpreted their brand image into web based prototype
with brand look and feel.

2. 1/2005 – 6/2005, Stanford Academy (contract), Bellevue, WA
Web Designer
- Stanford Academy Institute: design of web site with UI concept and brand integration.
o Ensuring brand and design standards are met on every project.
o Providing style guidelines for new and current brand look and feel.
o Supporting designing web pages and advertising.
o Assist UI design efforts by creating the user interface designs, requirements, and
prototypes, addressing global design issues across the web site, and working
with product management and development to implement designs.
4/2004 - 12/2004, P&L trade - Juno Inc (contract), Seattle, WA
Web UI Designer
- Built interactive UI prototypes in HTML, Flash/Dreamweaver.
- Provided expertise on each facet of the design process.
o UI design, visual design, brand integration and content integration.
- Involved in cross-team collaboration efforts for successful product delivery.
- Identified customer needs and provided interaction design solution on web-based
application.
3/2003 - 2/2004, Melange (Contract), Seattle, WA
Web Designer
- Worked as a Web Graphic Designer.
- Involved in needs analysis, design of the administrative interface, flow and Design of
product templates, requirements gathering, conceptual design and prototyping
- Proven ability to concept and produce production quality graphics.
6/2001 – 5/2002, Savany web consulting company, Seattle, WA
Graphic Designer
- With a background in design, hired by savany inc. to research and develop branding
images around the following subjects: video chatting, web technologies, and online
communities.
4/2001 - 6/2001, Weekly newspaper publish, Seattle, WA
Magazine Graphic Editor
- Responsible for ad design and newspaper layout
9/2000 – 12/2000, Moderndog design, Seattle, WA
Graphic Designer
- Shirt design for fast T-shirt company in Japan
- Logo design for an ephemera magnetic company
- Design for a direct mail postcard for a moderndog speaking engagement
- Design comps for magazine
Skills
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Image Ready, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash and Visio.
- Also has a working knowledge of html, CSS, UI and web based design.

3. - Plus familiar w/MS tools for designing wireframes, process model and UI design.
- Strong typography, color and layout skills.
- Team player, able to work with vendors, product managers, developers, editorials and
other designers in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
Education
Cornish College of Arts in 2001 with a BA in graphic design.
References
Available upon request