Terry Junghyun Hong
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Ingenious Interior designer exposed to diverse culture and driven by creating pleasant and functional spatial memories. Reliable team worker strives to collaborate in high-end 15 commercial and 5 residential projects in 5 years. Solid understanding of human needs in living and great eye for detail.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Designer
Eomji House
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Created visualizations, Researched case studies, and collaborated closely with the manager & leader for approved design concepts.
- Incorporated design changes based on feedback, 4times a month, from the Orion TF team(the client) for their requests.
- Developed the 30 pages of interior documentation by incorporating architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing changes for community area of a high-end multi family residence unit.
- Coordinated with vendors for accurate information to showcase the client package.
Designer
Montalba Architects
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Analyzed site and client history in pre-design and developed schematic design phase for 3 projects: retail(St.john knits+DFS)/art museum projects(LAM)
- Joined site surveying and measurement for high-end residential project (LR1)
- Produced comprehensive technical drawings and diagrams in design stages (SD/DD) for 6 projects, facilitating clear communication with Senior designers, A.O.R, G.C, and consultants
- Conceptualized 3D model by utilizing 3 different programs (Sketch-up/Rhino/Enscape/Photoshop+Illustrator) for client exhibits
- Built strong FF&E vendor relationships to facilitate favorable pricing and schedule on required materials and items
- Collaborated with 3+ design project team simultaneously per quarters, ensuring delivery on time
Interior Designer
Legeard Studio
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Authored space planning and materialized design scheme of 6 refined restaurants (Art-nouveau French restaurants, rustic Tuscan Italy restaurant, and Japanese fine dining Omakase in Chicago and DC)
- Conducted site visits and meetings with clients for high-end residential loft and penthouse with a studio director
- Surveyed the site and reflected the existing condition into 2D or 3D to streamline pre-design process
- Developed details and materiality and communicated with 3d rendering artist for 3 projects per quarter to fulfill clients or to award competition
- Drew technical architecture package SD/DD set with the design intent to A.O.R / consultants / client and responded to RFI for successful 6 projects execution
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme for every 9 active projects
- Coordinated procurement with logistic & management team to complete staging phase in client's expected date
Interior Designer
H Mart
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Implemented universal shopping principles to differently located 5 H Mart stores all over the states by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets
- Quarterly surveyed stores condition with manager and improved store quality by finding design solutions
- Produced Interior package for 5 stores and responded to RFI to communicate with asset department and store managers
- Prepared in 3D visualization to comprise six dry tenants, food court, and sales areas (seafood, meat, dairy, produce)
- Reviewed shop drawings and directed in-house carpenters to finalize wood works for 2 stand counter display installations
- Ordered and tracked material samples per timely requests to discuss material palette with project manager
Education
Master of Arts - Interior Design
07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
02.2018
Skills
- Proficient in Adobe suite, Sketch up & Enscape, AutoCAD, Revit (4/5)
- Space planning & Visual story telling (4/5)
- Technical documentation (4/5)
- Material coordination & detailing (4/5)
- Building Code knowledge & Presentation pitch (2/5)
- Team Collaboration & On Time Delivery (5/5)
Projects
- Orion HQ (2025)
- Le-el Upper House (2025)
- Laguna Art Museum, Laguna beach, CA (2024)
- DFS WAIKIKI, Honolulu, HI (2024)
- BANYAN, Miami beach, FL (2023)
- LINDA RIDGE, Pasadena, CA Post-occupancy kitchen+office refresh (2023)
- 473 Broadway st loft, NYC (2022)
- 30 Crosby, Soho, NYC (2022)
- La Grande Boucherie, Chicago / Washington D.C.(2022)
- Olio E Piu, Chicago / Washington D.C. (2022)
- KYU Restaurant, Noho, NYC (2021)
- H MART American Dream Project (2020)
- Austin Mixed-Use Building Project (2020)
- H MART Champaign & HarriHines New Opening Store (2020)
- H MART Philadelphia Opening Store (2020)
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Designer - Eomji House
09.2024 - 02.2025
Designer - Montalba Architects
03.2023 - 04.2024
Interior Designer - Legeard Studio
10.2021 - 02.2023
Interior Designer - H Mart
06.2020 - 10.2021
Pratt Institute - Master of Arts, Interior Design
Dongduk Women's University - Bachelor of Arts, Interior Design
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