
Rarejk a.k.a. Jin Kim
Art Director, Designer
New York Based
Jin Kim is a multidisciplinary designer, painter, and photographer, and works as an Associate Director, Design at BBH USA.
He has taught interdisciplinary design courses at Wayne State University and received his MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and BFA from the School of Visual Arts.
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Jin is a conceptual thinker with expertise in building and managing brand identity, brand experience, and design strategy.
Jin was privileged to create award-winning work for respected brands globally in aviation, automotive, entertainment, fashion, hospitality, events marketing, design firms, and non-profit organizations. He has a proven track record of delivering creative, solid solutions and leading projects.
Jin's favorite quote is,
"If you could do what you love and get by, then you're doing good.
But if you can do what you love and make money, then you're blessed."
- Ronnie Fieg
Work experience
BBH USA
Associate Director, Design
Apr. 2025 - Present
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Senior Designer
Feb. 2022 - Mar. 2025
The Republic of Korea Army
Lead Designer and Photographer
Jan. 2015 - Oct. 2016
Selected Clients
Education
Cranbrook Academy of Art
MFA, 2D Graphic design
2017-2019
Awards
Google:
Trending Billboards, 2023
ANDY Awards Winner
The Clios - 2 x Silver, 1 Bronze
The One Show - Silver & Bronze
D&AD Shortlist
Richard Attias & Associates
Senior Designer
May 2021 - Feb. 2022
ITHAKA
Senior Brand Designer
July 2019 - May 2021
GRADIENT Experiential
Senior Designer
Nov. 2012 - Nov. 2014
WCMG Events
Junior Designer
Jan. 2010 - Oct. 2012
Central Saint Martins, UK
BA(Hons) Fine Art
2004-2006
School of Visual Arts
BFA, Graphic Design & Advertising
2007-2010
JIF:
Save The Celery, 2024
The One Show - Creative Commerce - Bronze Pencil
The One Show - Integrated - Meritt
Google:
BOF 3.0, 2023
Cannes - 1 x Bronze Lion
Cannes - 1 x Shortlist
The Clios - 1 x Gold
The Clios - 2 x Silver
The Clios - 1 x Bronze
The Clios - 2 x Shortlists
The Webby Awards - 2 x Webby Winner
The Webby Awards - 2 x People's Voice
The Webby Awards - 3 x Shortlists
The One Show - 2 x Gold
The One Show - 2 x Silver
The One Show - 1 x Bronze
The One Show - 15 x Shortlists
Audi, Air France, Google, Samsung, Heineken, Paypal, Goodyear, Barcadi, Patron,
Grey Goose, Dom Pérignon, Martell, Sonos, Duracell, Netflix, Hyundai Motors,
CVS, IMAX, Quest, The J.M. Smucker Company (JIF, Dunkin. Hostess, Milkbone)