Jonathan Kim

Executive Creative Director, Partner

Austin, TX, USA
As a founding Partner and Creative Director at Rare Volume, I collaborate with executive clients to develop innovative experiences in digital and physical environments, overseeing project development, strategy, experience design, creative production, and team development.

I've been fortunate to lead creative strategy and direction for clients in technology, education, and entertainment sectors, including Google, Samsung, Nike, Meta, Twitter, Warner Media, Reuters, BCG, among others.

I value servant leadership and believe in supporting my team's success. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of running alongside great industry leaders, which has inspired me to cultivate high-functioning creative environments and to help team members achieve their career aspirations.

Work Experience

Rare Volume

Executive Creative Director, Partner

January 2016 - United States

Firstborn

Creative Director

January 2014 - December 2015 New York, United States

Firstborn

Senior Art Director

August 2013 - January 2014 New York, United States

Royale

Senior Art Director

April 2011 - August 2013 California, United States

Royale

Art Director (Freelance)

January 2011 - April 2011 California, United States

Laundry!

Art Director (Freelance)

March 2010 - December 2010 California, United States

MediaFront

Art Director (Contract)

January 2010 - March 2010 Korea, Republic of

The Famous Group

Art Director (Freelance)

August 2009 - January 2010 California, United States

Fulltank Productions

Art Director

September 2008 - August 2009 California, United States

Fulltank Productions

Designer

September 2006 - August 2008 California, United States

Education

Otis College Of Art And Design

Digital Media Design

California, United States

Languages

English (Fluent),
Korean (Fluent),

Skills

Communications, Creative Direction, Design Direction, Experience Design, Interactive Design, Leadership, Marketing, Mentoring, Strategy, Team Development , User Experience, Visitor Experience,

Awards & Recognition

2022

Communication Arts Magazine Issue May/June 2023
Torre Glories Exhibit

National Geographic
Torre Glories Exhibit

Travel Tomorrow
Torre Glories Exhibit

Sixteen:Nine
Torre Glories Exhibit

NYCxDESIGN Award Finalist, Creative Office
Warner Media HQ

IESNYC Lumen Awards - Artistic Media Driven Installation
Warner Media Prow Sculpture

Communication Arts
Warner Interactives

Sixteen:Nine
Warner Media HQ

Designboom
Warner Media HQ

Stash Magazine
Warner Media HQ


2021

We And The Color
Industry City Wayfinding System


2020

ADC Award - Environmental design, Wayfinding
The Shed Digital Signage System

Communication Arts - Digital Systems
The Shed Digital Signage System

Sixteen:Nine - Spotlight
The Shed Digital Signage System


2019

Communication Arts
MCCNO Interactive Timeline

The FWA - Insights Article
MCCNO Interactive Timeline

Dexigner
MCCNO Interactive Timeline

London Post
Samsung KX Installation

Retail Focus
Samsung KX Installation


2017

Wired Japan - Spotlight
SK-II Installation

Frame Awards - Innovation Award
SK-II Installation

The FWA - FWA of The Day
SK-II Installation

Communication Arts Magazine Design Annual 61
SK-II Installation


2014

Mashable/Intel Creative Duality Feature
http://mashable.com/2014/09/17/duality-audio-visualizer/


2013

OC Addy Gold Award
Hyundai Azera Microsite

OC Addy Silver Award
Hyundai Azera Microsite

PROMAXBDA Global Excellence Design Award
Howlin' Wolf Music Video


2012

The Digital Age
Nike Lunar Hyperdunk Commercial

PROMAXBDA Global Excellence Design Award
Disney Junior Rebrand

thedigitalage.com
Nike 'Innovation' Commercial

PROMAXBDA North America Design Award - Art Direction & Design
Roast of David Hasselhoff Broadcast Package


2011

I.D. Magazine
World Expo 2010 Shanghai

The Digital Age
Nike Flywire Commercial