Jaewon Kim
Transportation Designer
Phone:
+1 313-303-7113
Email:
Address:
201 E Kirby St,
Detroit, Michigan
Date of Birth:
May15th, 1998
About Me.
Fluent in both English and Korean, I bring a diverse range of automotive styling experiences to the field of automotive design. Proficient in visualizing concepts from sketch to 2D and 3D, I blend creativity and technical expertise to deliver impactful design solutions.
Education
Sep 2018 - May 2026
Transportation Design(BFA)
College for Creative Studies
Specialized in transportation design, with skills in researching future trends and user scenarios. Experienced in identifying problems and creating innovative solutions. Proficient in turning ideas into 2D and 3D digital designs and building 1/5 scale models. Skilled at delivering creative solutions for future mobility environments.
Experience
May 2025 - Aug 2025
Exterior Design Intern
NISSAN Design America
Focusing on identifying challenges faced by the 2040 Alpha Generation and reflecting their urban lifestyle with spontaneous adventure capabilities. Designed a compact lifestyle off-roader vehicle tailored to their needs. Created a 1/5 scale model using 3D milling to visualize the concept.
Jan 2025 - May 2025
General Motors
Sponsored Studio at CCS
Researched mobility challenges and user needs in future urban environments, developing solutions for city commuters. Utilized 3D modeling and animation to effectively present innovative design ideas through compelling visualizations.
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024
CALTY Ann Arbor
Sponsored Studio CCS
Designed a family vehicle inspired by natural forms, specifically drawing from the mushroom as a starting point for CMF (Color, Material, Finish) concepts. Focused on addressing user challenges and enhancing exterior design. Fabricated a 1/5 scale clay model to bring the concept to life.
Skills
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Photoshop
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Blender 3D
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Autodesk Alias Sub-D
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Microsoft Office
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AI Visulization
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​Creative Pen Sketch