Who i am
About Me (they/them)
Vivacious and meticulous - these words describe me as a person and as a professional. I'm a designer whose wild ideas are grounded in solid design principles. I love bringing clients' visions to life by taking creative risks and paying careful attention to detail.
Relevant Experience
2030 - Chief Creative Officer
Interiors by Chi & Chun Hei
My partner Chi Shelby and I established our own interior design firm this year. As Chief Creative Officer, my main tasks involve crafting the overall design strategy of the company and assembling a team of highly creative and passionate interior designers. I also help streamline processes related to the creative direction and execution of our work.
2025 - Creative Lead
Lotus Design Consultancy
As the creative lead of my team, I drove the design and creative direction of client projects. My responsibilities included conceptualizing and developing ideas, approving design proposals, overseeing creative execution, and liaising with clients throughout our engagement with them.
2020
Senior Designer
Lotus Design Consultancy
I joined LDC as a Senior Designer, bringing in five years of design experience. I was put in the commercial team, where we worked primarily on retail and restaurant spaces. This role included a lot of collaboration and client interaction. It also required a high level of creative competence and technical expertise.
2018
Junior Interior Designer
Liz Flamhaff Designs
As a junior designer, I was tasked with design research and assistance for client projects. I supported the senior designers of the team in various parts of the design process. These included producing drafts, creating prototypes, collecting material samples, and assembling decks for our clients.
Education, Certification, Awards, & Others Projects
De Loureigh University
Bachelor of Fine Arts. 2014
My design journey started as an undergraduate student in the arts, where I majored in Illustration. I graduated Magna cum Laude.
Master of Science in Interior Design
De Loureigh University, 2018
I found a practical application of my skills in interior design and decided to get formal training from my home university.
Interior Design Certification
Professional Design Commission, 2019
I obtained my license from the PDC the year after I got my postgraduate degree.
Young Designer of the Year
Civic Arts Group, 2019
I was fortunate to be chosen as the CAG Designer of the Year in my age category, based on the success of my project that year.
Fairhill hall
Final Project and Thesis, 2014
This reimagining of the city's beloved historical buildingbecame my first foray into professional interior design.
Skills & Proficiencies
Technical Skills
Design Mockups
I create realistic visual representations of client projects.
3D Rendering
I am familiar with 3D software for renderings and digital decks.
BudgetinG
I am comfortable with using software to compute for costs and budgeting.
Soft Skills
Communication
I am a good listener and collaborator. I write and converse with ease.
Creativity
I combine a vivid imagination with design sense and practical application.
Attention to Detail
I cover all bases and strive for perfection, even in the smallest details.
Selected Works
Belden Suites
Creative direction and execution, 2015
Camie's Kitchen
Concept and design, 2018
Fairhill Hall
Concept and rendering, 2014
Gael's Restaurant
Concept, rendering and execution, 2030
Guajardo Residence
Concept, rendering and execution, 2025
Newark Residence
Concept, rendering and execution, 2020
"Interiors by Chi & Chun Hei may be new to the scene, but their combined experience and expertise make them one of the best design firms out there."
Celine Guajardo
Chief Executive Officer, Belden Suites
"Chun Hei is a dream to work with. They really listen to their clients. They translated my vision with such flair and detail. They really brought our spaces to life!"
Leon France
Businessman
Connect with me
Chun Hei Kim
hello@reallygreatsite.com
+123-456-7890
www.reallygreatsite.com
Find my resume here
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