Jin Kim
Product Designer & Co-founder @Nearville
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WORK HISTORY
Product Designer & Co-founder @Nearville
Led design and product strategy from MVP → launch for a Gen Z–focused peer-to-peer rental marketplace.* Designed end-to-end transaction and trust features (booking.edu verification, referral loops) driving student adoption across multiple pilot campuses.* Built a scalable design system that streamlined collaboration across design and engineering.* Conducted rapid user research, usability testing, and iterative design to refine product-market fit.* Collaborated with co-founders, developers, and ambassadors to drive growth experiments and community engagement.
EDUCATION
Columbia University
Master of Science - MS, Communications
Longy School of Music
Master of Arts - MA, Opera Performance
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Voice and Opera
ABOUT JIN KIM
Product Design Lead & Co-Founder at Nearville, a peer-to-peer marketplace launched from idea to MVP in six months. Led end-to-end product strategy, UX/UI design, and growth, first transactions, and early Gen Z adoption across college campuses.With 6+ years of experience across consumer, retail, and healthcare platforms, I design intuitive, data-informed digital products that balance user delight with measurable business impact. Skilled in design systems, interaction design, prototyping, and usability testing, and experienced in partnering closely with PMs, engineers, and executives to deliver scalable solutions.Passionate about trust-driven design, clear communication, and cross-functional leadership, I bring a strategic, execution-focused mindset to every stage of the product lifecycle—from research and concept to launch and iteration.Open to opportunities where design, product, and strategy intersect—especially within consumer, commerce, or community-driven products.
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