Experience

DaeWha Kang Design

• United Kingdom
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Consultant

  • May 2022 - Present

  Working closely with senior management in an advisory role to provide financial, contract writing, and HR support. Working closely with senior management in an advisory role to provide financial, contract writing, and HR support.



HagenHinderdael

• United Kingdom
• Design Services

• Co-Founder & Director

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  Pairing product design with art, HagenHinderdael are an award-winning creative practice who work at the intersect of sustainable design and innovative technology to create sculptural products and immersive installations. Pairing product design with art, HagenHinderdael are an award-winning creative practice who work at the intersect of sustainable design and innovative technology to create sculptural products and immersive installations.



Hinderdael Design

• London, England, United Kingdom

• Creative Director and Founder

  • Nov 2019 - May 2020

  Lighting business inspired by natures geometries and specialising in luxury lighting designs for hospitality and retail sector. Lighting business inspired by natures geometries and specialising in luxury lighting designs for hospitality and retail sector.



Design Haus Liberty

• United Kingdom
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Partner

  • Oct 2014 - Nov 2019

  Running the operations and strategy of a team that grew from 3 to 25 designers in under 4 years, and is now expanding into Hong Kong. Daily operations include financial and business planning, people management and recruitment, and contract writing.

• Project Director

  • Oct 2014 - Jul 2015

  Led the project team for the Collective Old Oak, the largest co-living scheme in London.

• Part II Architectural Assistant

  • Jun 2013 - Oct 2014

  Worked on a variety of residential and commercial schemes. From a private double sub-basement residence in Notting Hill, to a retail space in Knightsbridge.

• Architectural Intern

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

  Working on a part-time basis between DH Liberty and Atelier Chang - these two firms are based from the same office, and work in collaboration on several projects. Focused on the project delivery of AnalogFolk HQ and the design of the Teardrop pendant.

• Freelance Designer and Illustrator

  • Dec 2012 - Jan 2013

  Freelanced for the design of a restaurant in Hong Kong and as an illustrator for pillow designs.



ATELIER CHANG LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Architectural Intern

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

  Working on a part-time basis between DH Liberty and Atelier Chang - these two firms are based from the same office, and work in collaboration on several projects. This practice worked namely on different residential and master planning projects in South Korea from a new art installation for a developer, to an urban masterplan. Working on a part-time basis between DH Liberty and Atelier Chang - these two firms are based from the same office, and work in collaboration on several projects. This practice worked namely on different residential and master planning projects in South Korea from a new art installation for a developer, to an urban masterplan.



Fairfax Collegiate, LLC

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructor

  • May 2011 - Sep 2011

  Instructor for 3rd-4th, 5th-6th, and 7th-9th graders in Computing, Web Design and Architecture summer classes. Instructor for 3rd-4th, 5th-6th, and 7th-9th graders in Computing, Web Design and Architecture summer classes.



University of Virginia

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graphic Designer for Alternative Spring Break

  • Aug 2009 - May 2011

  Design posters and ASB gear such as t-shirts and water bottles for participants.

• Alternative Spring Break Site Leader

  • Oct 2009 - Mar 2010

  Co-led a trip with a classmate to repair homes with LowerNine.Org in New Orleans. We planned the trip, established contacts, and organized fundraisers with our 10 participants.

• Alternative Spring Break Participant

  • Oct 2007 - Mar 2010

  Participated on Alternative Spring Break Trips during my 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year at the University of Virginia. Trips included a disaster relief trip to Pass Christian, MS; disaster relief trip to New Orleans, LA; and a volunteer trip to assist at a school in La Gracia, Belize.

• Saturday Enrichment Program Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2009 - May 2009

  Teaching Assistant that aided an art class of gifted 4th and 5th grade students.



ColePrevost

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Externship

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  An externship with an Interior Design firm in Washington, DC. Helped with preliminary sketches for new design jobs and on-site visits. Gained experience with material library preparation and the Washington Design Center. An externship with an Interior Design firm in Washington, DC. Helped with preliminary sketches for new design jobs and on-site visits. Gained experience with material library preparation and the Washington Design Center.



Confiserie Leonidas S.A.

• Belgium
• Food Production
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Store Assistant

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

  Assisted the manager with packaging, re-shelving, and selling chocolates. Assisted the manager with packaging, re-shelving, and selling chocolates.