About
Hi there! I'm Kim, a versatile designer and illustrator in San Francisco. I've spent 15+ years designing for large and small brands. On teams, I'm usually known as the "brand expert" and for developing and scaling design systems. Most recently, I led the visual brand efforts at Heap, managing a small design team I assembled.
At work, I thrive in collaborative environments that value innovation and creativity. I am adaptable and approach life with a growth mindset.
Expertise: branding, art direction, campaign development, UI/UX design & accessibility, website CMS, print production, file asset management, collaboration and stakeholder management, design leadership & management
Resume and additional work samples are available upon request.
Fun Facts:
I am a lifelong vegetarian 🌱
I live in the SF “suburbs“ on the border of Miraloma Park, Glen Park, and Sunnyside neighborhoods 🏡
My favorite food is pizza and I love to talk about food. Ask me where I like to eat 🍕
I love learning and integrating new technologies into my workflows. My current obsession is mastering procreate and the apple pencil on my iPad pro 🎨
On the weekends, find me at my local farmers market, gardening, or exploring a local neighborhood 🌁
I am currently open to full-time or freelance opportunities or coffee chats at klchowca@gmail.com.
