Jung-Kyu Im
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Credentials
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Verified International Academic Qualifications
World Education ServicesApr, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Custom Prototypes Inc.
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Canada
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Engineer
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May 2019 - Present
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Mad Ape Studio
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
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Freelance Designer_ 3D modeling, customized jewelry and figure
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Oct 2017 - Present
[Freelance Designer] 3D modeling, customized jewelry, and figure. + Expertise in creating product features for customization and personalization of jewelry & toys (Art toy, action figure). Also, a design structure for duplicating and assembly. + Create extrusions, fabrication, and accessory drawings Using ' Freeform modeling ' and 'Solid works ' for 3D works. + Acquisition of prototypes including 3D printing and handcraft works. + Improve the usability of the product by incorporating user research methods to guide the design, development, and refinement of the work. + Conceptualizes and creates high-end, visually clean final print design by 'Form2' 3D printer. + Cleanse printed design and modify it for the final prototype. (Mockup). Toy Types + Co-operate with art toy artist 'Burning Monster'. + Perform 3D modeling to design new art toy series 'Miwu'. + Manufacturing duplicate for 'Taipei Toy Festival 2018' + Metal Crafting (Jewelry): Consulting with commissioning clients, producing and sketching ideas, often using CAD software, and getting involved in the actual making activities (mounting, casting, stamping, chasing, soldering and polishing, quality check. + Making custom design goods such as coasters, mugs, and silver jewelry using Laser engraver and dye-sublimate printer. Show less
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DNC Group
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
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Assistant Team Manager (Designer & manufacturing superviser )
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May 2018 - Sep 2018
[Designer & manufacturing superviser] + Worked directly with factory workers and oversaw their activity and performance. Work duties include scheduling shifts, making sure quality standards are respected, training staff, making sure production goals and deadlines are attained, and taking disciplinary action when needed. [Designer & manufacturing superviser] + Worked directly with factory workers and oversaw their activity and performance. Work duties include scheduling shifts, making sure quality standards are respected, training staff, making sure production goals and deadlines are attained, and taking disciplinary action when needed.
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DNC Group
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
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Custom figure designer & manufacturer
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Feb 2017 - Sep 2017
[Custom figure designer & manufacturer] + Oversaw refining surface of 3D printed sample and adjust the structure for final products, Produce duplicates by using silicon and urethane resin, made master samples for customized figures for dozens of projects, Celebrity figures, customized figures, mockup sample. [Custom figure designer & manufacturer] + Oversaw refining surface of 3D printed sample and adjust the structure for final products, Produce duplicates by using silicon and urethane resin, made master samples for customized figures for dozens of projects, Celebrity figures, customized figures, mockup sample.
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Petit Eline
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
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Product Designer (Assistant Manager)
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Jul 2013 - Aug 2016
[Assistant Manager in product design team] + Successfully designed and launched products like baby toys (wooden toy/ ride-on-toy), furniture, feeding bottles or other industrial items. Common work activities are: working on ideas and enhancements, choosing appropriate materials, testing designs, perform exterior and structure design using Solid works, created product prototypes using 3D printing and hand tools, meeting client requirements, collaborating with other departments in the company and evaluating the feasibility of products. Show less
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Soom Korea
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
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Ball joint Doll Designer
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Apr 2012 - May 2013
[Ball joint doll 3D designer & hand crafter] + Creating / designing products ( art toys, fashion dolls) appropriate for the their audience, designing doll parts for assembling, determining the type of toy they need to make, conducting research, collaborating with products managers, Performed 3D modeling - mainly used tool: 'Freeform modeling', creating prototypes, delivering final designs, performing handcraft work and helping with advertising. Achievements: + Designed and handcrafted ball joint doll parts and art toy (20 projects) in Soom Korea. + Designed and 3d modeling on character figure for kids and doll accessories (3 projects). Show less
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KumJo D&S
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Gyeonggi-do province, SOUTH KOREA
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Assistant Manager (General affairs team)
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Jan 2011 - Apr 2012
[Work as assistant manager at military supply contract firm] + Overseeing manufacturing processes, coordinating employees, monitoring production processes effectiveness, handling inventory and quality control, documentation and making sure deadlines are met and focused customer service. [Work as assistant manager at military supply contract firm] + Overseeing manufacturing processes, coordinating employees, monitoring production processes effectiveness, handling inventory and quality control, documentation and making sure deadlines are met and focused customer service.
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SONOKONG. CO.,Ltd
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
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Toy Designer
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May 2010 - Jan 2011
[Toy designer] + Designed new Boys toy and doll accessories. - Character figure toy of TV show [Ding Dong Daeng kindergarden] mascot - Doll accessories for [Dolls Korea] & [Club Star King] + 3D modeling & created concept mock-up. - Mainly used software [Freeform modeling] & [Solidworks] - Operated 3D printer for concept mock-up. + 3D scanning for reverse engineering - [Metal Bey blade_top spinning toy] +Met with commission clients from Dubai to discuss artistic preferences and ideas + Managed cooperator for mass production. - Traveled to manufacturing facilities to provide opinions on product creation and express concerns about possible issues. (South Korea, and China) - Observed quality control procedures. Show less
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ART
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
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Modeler & Hand crafter
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Apr 2008 - Dec 2009
[Modeler & Hand crafter] Making installation art [Fallen star 1/5] by artist 'Do-ho Suh'. + Installed for exhibition [Psycho Buildings_ artist take on architecture] at the [Hayward gallery] in London 2008 + Build 1/5 scale apartment and Korean traditional house and made 1/5 scale miniature furniture and house owned products. + Participated drawing the blueprint for 1/5 scale apartment structure and furniture; Using AutoCAD [Modeler & Hand crafter] Making installation art [Fallen star 1/5] by artist 'Do-ho Suh'. + Installed for exhibition [Psycho Buildings_ artist take on architecture] at the [Hayward gallery] in London 2008 + Build 1/5 scale apartment and Korean traditional house and made 1/5 scale miniature furniture and house owned products. + Participated drawing the blueprint for 1/5 scale apartment structure and furniture; Using AutoCAD
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Education
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국민대학교
Kookmin University, Metal Craft, Metal Craft