Kristian Kim
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Hi, I’m Kristian Kim. I design digital products and I take design very seriously.

I lead design at JPMorgan Chase, working with a team on tools that help businesses manage money at scale. The problems are complex — the goal is to make them feel less so.

My job is mostly drawing rectangles and adding text — by keyboard, mouse, or prompt, depending on the day. Outside that, I follow curiosity wherever it goes: AI, photography, video, whatever’s interesting enough to pull me in. At home, I’m a husband and a dad to three amazing (and genuinely chaotic) kids. The rare quiet moment? I’m either holding my PS controller (currently playing this game and this game), or reading something on my this e-reader.

Experiences
JPMorgan Chase
October 2020 → Present

As a lead designer, I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive key initiatives across new and existing products. Currently leading design for a new financial platform serving businesses of all sizes, with a focus on scalable systems, accessibility, and user-centered design.

Hugo and Cat
February 2020 → September 2020

Worked as a UI Designer on digital projects for clients such as Amazon, Schneider, Pfizer, and the American College of Surgeons. Contributed to both mobile applications and marketing websites, delivering polished, brand-aligned user interfaces across diverse industries.

Mosaicapp
September 2015 → November 2019

Led the end-to-end design of a 0→1 product supporting project and resource management for businesses. Oversaw both mobile and desktop experiences, partnering with engineering and product teams throughout the full development cycle.

Selected work

Playground

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