ESTHER KIM
ESTHER KIM
ESTHER KIM
UX DESIGN, PRODUCT STRATEGY, SOLVING COMPLEX PROBLEMS WITH CREATIVE LEADERSHIP AND EMPATHY.
UX DESIGN, PRODUCT STRATEGY, SOLVING COMPLEX PROBLEMS WITH CREATIVE LEADERSHIP AND EMPATHY.
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About Me
A DESIGNER GOES TO BUSINESS SCHOOL.
Hi! 👋 I'm a recent grad from MIT Sloan School of Management. Prior to my MBA, I was at IBM building my 7-year UX Design career.
My goal is to broaden my scope of business impact with design. Throughout my time at Sloan, I've had the opportunity to re-shape business models and challenge conventional management approaches, testing out the frontiers of design-led solutions. I hope to continue that work with my design-driven product leadership in a company that aims to innovate ethically and responsibly.
Aside from thinking about my next career move, I love to travel and cook different dishes that I tried while traveling. I've recently taken up on knitting, and it's an amazing hobby that's been keeping me off from endless doom-scrolling! (Well, almost.)
Hi! 👋 I'm a recent grad from MIT Sloan School of Management. Prior to my MBA, I was at IBM building my 7-year UX Design career.
I goal is to broaden my scope of design-driven business impact. Throughout my time at business school, I've had the opportunity to re-shape business models, I hope to continue making that impact with my design-driven product leadership in a company that aims to innovate tech ethically and responsibly.
Aside from thinking about my next career move, I love to travel and cook different dishes that I tried while traveling. I've recently taken up on knitting, and it's an amazing hobby that's been keeping me off from doom-scrolling! (Well, almost.)
Hi! 👋 I'm a recent grad from MIT Sloan School of Management. Prior to my MBA, I was at IBM building my 7-year UX Design career.
I goal is to broaden my scope of design-driven business impact. Throughout my time at business school, I've had the opportunity to re-shape business models, I hope to continue making that impact with my design-driven product leadership in a company that aims to innovate tech ethically and responsibly.
Aside from thinking about my next career move, I love to travel and cook different dishes that I tried while traveling. I've recently taken up on knitting, and it's an amazing hobby that's been keeping me off from doom-scrolling! (Well, almost.)
Recommendations
Hear from my colleagues.
Darren W.
Design Lead, IBM
"I had the pleasure of working with Esther for a number of years at IBM, and she remains one of my favorite colleagues to have collaborated with. Esther brings an unlimited amount of positivity and enthusiasm to the team that turns the toughest of challenges into something much more pleasant to tackle.
Throughout our time together, she successfully navigated a wide range of design challenges - from focused, core UX problem-solving to leading complex, cross-silo efforts under tight deadlines. While her foundational design skills are incredibly strong, what truly sets Esther apart is her attitude. Her ability to show up every day with a positive and constructive approach to difficult tasks is rare, and it elevated our entire team. I highly recommend Esther for whatever she chooses to do next - a real asset to any team."
Darren W.
Design Lead, IBM
"I had the pleasure of working with Esther for a number of years at IBM, and she remains one of my favorite colleagues to have collaborated with. Esther brings an unlimited amount of positivity and enthusiasm to the team that turns the toughest of challenges into something much more pleasant to tackle.
Throughout our time together, she successfully navigated a wide range of design challenges - from focused, core UX problem-solving to leading complex, cross-silo efforts under tight deadlines. While her foundational design skills are incredibly strong, what truly sets Esther apart is her attitude. Her ability to show up every day with a positive and constructive approach to difficult tasks is rare, and it elevated our entire team. I highly recommend Esther for whatever she chooses to do next - a real asset to any team."
Darren W.
Design Lead, IBM
"I had the pleasure of working with Esther for a number of years at IBM, and she remains one of my favorite colleagues to have collaborated with. Esther brings an unlimited amount of positivity and enthusiasm to the team that turns the toughest of challenges into something much more pleasant to tackle.
Throughout our time together, she successfully navigated a wide range of design challenges - from focused, core UX problem-solving to leading complex, cross-silo efforts under tight deadlines. While her foundational design skills are incredibly strong, what truly sets Esther apart is her attitude. Her ability to show up every day with a positive and constructive approach to difficult tasks is rare, and it elevated our entire team. I highly recommend Esther for whatever she chooses to do next - a real asset to any team."
Lily O.
Visual Designer, IBM
"Esther is an exceptional UX professional and a natural leader who excels at driving complex, end-to-end product design efforts. During our time working together, I saw firsthand her ability to take ambiguous product challenges and transform them into intuitive, user-centric experiences. What sets Esther apart is her holistic approach to UX and her remarkable composure. She does not just design screens; she deeply understands how to map out complex workflows, deliver interactive prototypes, and support engineering through execution. Even under high pressure and through rapidly shifting deliverable deadlines, Esther remains incredibly calm, focused, and strategic. Her leadership on AIOps design efforts was a testament to this, where she successfully tackled highly technical requirements, kept stakeholders aligned, and ensured the final product met the highest standards of usability. Beyond her design talent, Esther is deeply dedicated to continuously learning and growing her skillsets to stay ahead of industry standards. She is a highly motivated professional and truly always a pleasure to collaborate with on projects. I highly recommend Esther to any product team looking for a stellar UX Designer and a resilient leader who can elevate their design practice from concept to launch."
Lily O.
Visual Designer, IBM
"Esther is an exceptional UX professional and a natural leader who excels at driving complex, end-to-end product design efforts. During our time working together, I saw firsthand her ability to take ambiguous product challenges and transform them into intuitive, user-centric experiences. What sets Esther apart is her holistic approach to UX and her remarkable composure. She does not just design screens; she deeply understands how to map out complex workflows, deliver interactive prototypes, and support engineering through execution. Even under high pressure and through rapidly shifting deliverable deadlines, Esther remains incredibly calm, focused, and strategic. Her leadership on AIOps design efforts was a testament to this, where she successfully tackled highly technical requirements, kept stakeholders aligned, and ensured the final product met the highest standards of usability. Beyond her design talent, Esther is deeply dedicated to continuously learning and growing her skillsets to stay ahead of industry standards. She is a highly motivated professional and truly always a pleasure to collaborate with on projects. I highly recommend Esther to any product team looking for a stellar UX Designer and a resilient leader who can elevate their design practice from concept to launch."
Lily O.
Visual Designer, IBM
"Esther is an exceptional UX professional and a natural leader who excels at driving complex, end-to-end product design efforts. During our time working together, I saw firsthand her ability to take ambiguous product challenges and transform them into intuitive, user-centric experiences. What sets Esther apart is her holistic approach to UX and her remarkable composure. She does not just design screens; she deeply understands how to map out complex workflows, deliver interactive prototypes, and support engineering through execution. Even under high pressure and through rapidly shifting deliverable deadlines, Esther remains incredibly calm, focused, and strategic. Her leadership on AIOps design efforts was a testament to this, where she successfully tackled highly technical requirements, kept stakeholders aligned, and ensured the final product met the highest standards of usability. Beyond her design talent, Esther is deeply dedicated to continuously learning and growing her skillsets to stay ahead of industry standards. She is a highly motivated professional and truly always a pleasure to collaborate with on projects. I highly recommend Esther to any product team looking for a stellar UX Designer and a resilient leader who can elevate their design practice from concept to launch."