Monty Kim

About Monty Kim

I am a product designer, and I build things, narratives, and experiences. I\'ve specialized in user-centered design, and working with cross-functional teams to create better digital and physical products.

Experience

1. Ux Ui Design Manager

   PepsiCo

   Oct 2021 — Present · New York, NY, US

   SodaStream Professional - Smart water dispenser multi-platform apps, design strategy, user research, uxui design execution, and design system strategy, construction, and management. Collaboration across stakeholders—business, internal design (uxui, brand, industrial), external partners, and dev (firmware/software).Gatorade Sports Science Institute - sports research arm for Gatorade, leveraging leading edge technology to perform better, faster, more accurate science. Designed and launched first non-professional athlete app for conducting remote, connected research studies and surveys,\"GSSI Labs\" app.Living Lab - Aspire2B web app uses face scan technology to deliver biometrics in real time, enabling brands to support personalized product recommendations. Uxui optimizations and brands adaptations.

Education

• School of the Art Institute of Chicago

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Sculpture

  2008 — 2011

• Carnegie Mellon University

  Master of Product Development

  2013 — 2014

Skills

• Business Strategy
• Educational Technology
• Graphic Design
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Manufacturing
• Instructional Design
• Woodworking
• Solidworks
• Concept Development
• Sketching
• Rapid Prototyping
• Industrial Design
• Art Exhibitions
• Moldmaking
• Contemporary Art
• Sculpture
• Illustrator
• Leadership
• Welding
• Photoshop
• Design Research
• Packaging Design
• Art Direction
• User-Centered Design
• User Interface Design
• Experience Design
• Interaction Design
• Product Design
• Design Strategy
• Drawing
• Product Development
• Indesign
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Design Thinking
• Metal Fabrication
• User Experience