New York-based art director & designer. Former design director at COLLINS.
(CURRENTLY)
A FREE BIRD. LET'S WORK TOGETHER.⋆˚✿˖°
⇢ d[email protected]
(experiences)
2017–2025, COLLINS
2016, Mother Design
2016, Vice
2015, studio hinternland
2014, Museum of Modern Art
(clients)
Old Navy, Red Wing Shoes, Figma, Sweetgreen, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Spotify, Vimeo, Target, The Institute of Design and more.
(awards)
Type Director’s Club, ADC, d&AD, young ones
(press)
It’s Nice That, Adobe, Nicer Tuesday, Mindsparkle Magazine
(education)
2015–17, School of Visual Arts
2011–2015, Fashion Institute of Technology
(writing)
⇢ ㄴŁ... ㄱΓ끔...눈물을 흘린ㄷ ㅏ....⋆
©2025 Sanuk Kim.
All rights reserved.
【1】 Round K
Round K is a café by day and a speakeasy by night—a space where time moves differently. Nestled in New York’s Lower East Side, it blends cultures, flavors, and traditions, flowing seamlessly from the first sip of coffee to the last pour of the night. Here, day fades into night, coffee turns into cocktails, conversations linger, and time swirls and unfolds—round after round.
Casestudy coming soon
(services)
Art Direction, Brand Identity, Custom Typeface, Packaging Design, Creative Writing
(CREDITS)
Creative Director & Designer: Sanuk Kim
Custom Typeface: Sanuk Kim
【2】 Institute of Design
(CREDITS)
work done at collins, 2022
COLLINS
creative director: Joseph Han
design director: Sanuk Kim
designer: Jingqi Fan
motion designer: Eric Park
writer: Tom Elia, Janet Ginsburg
business director: Alex Blumfelder
program manager: Alex Athanasiou
Typeface Design: Joseph Han, Sanuk Kim, Jingqi Fan, Ryan Bugden
Nucleus: Chelsea Carlson, Gena Cuba, Elizabeth Talerman
Microsite Development: Raphaël Améaume
Website: Self Aware
Photography: Mari Juliano, Celso Assunção
Institute of Design
Anijo Mathew, Kristin Gecan, Denis Weil, Ruth Schmidt, Judd Morgenstern, Matt Mayfield, Brandon Kinports, Arnold Fishman
(Recognition)
D&AD Graphite Pencil, TDC 69 Certificate of Typographic Excellence, 365: AIGA Year in Design, Design Week Magazine Rebrand of the Year, Communication Arts Design Annual 63, Creative Review Annual Award
(press)
⇢It’s Nice That
⇢Design Week
【3】 Anson Calder
Anson Calder, founded in New York City, redefines contemporary leather goods through exquisite craftsmanship and a minimalist aesthetic. Blending tradition with innovation, their designs prioritize function and personalization, allowing users to adapt products to their evolving lives. More than just objects, these pieces carry stories—growing with their owners and reflecting their journeys. Rooted in creativity, the brand shifts the meaning of luxury from designer-led to user-driven expression. Anchored by a patented modular system, each piece offers endless configurations. Beyond design, Anson Calder is committed to giving back, donating proceeds to the FSH Society. The brand serves as a catalyst for creativity, inspiring self-expression in its audience.
(CREDITS)
WORK done at collins, 2020
Creative Director: Thomas Wilder
Designers: Leo Porto, Sanuk Kim
Motion Designers: Tomas Markevicius, Eric Park
Photographers: Mari Juliano, Lucas Gouvêa
Strategist: Ann Kim
Business Director: Emily Morris
Program Manager: Alex Wallace
(press)
⇢Print Magazine
【4】 U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has long helped Americans pursue their ambitions through business, working closely with leaders at all levels. As political extremism threatens economic stability, the Chamber recognized the need to champion bipartisanship, uniting citizens, businesses, and officials to create opportunities. This shift is reflected in a refreshed identity, dynamic logo, and flexible design system, signaling a future where the Chamber plays an active role in strengthening jobs, communities, and the economy.
Casestudy coming soon
(CREDITS)
WORK done at collins, 2021
COLLINS
executive creative director: brian collins
Creative Director: l.a. corrall
designers: sanuk kim, Morgan light
Motion Designers: Tomas Markevicius, Eric Park
writer: tom elia
Strategists: Rayna Wiles, Matt Kuzelka
Business Director: antonia lazar
US Chamber of Commerce
Will Gordon
Melissa Lentz
Justin Chambers
Michelle Russo
(awards)
⇢aiga 365 design competition
⇢the webby awards
(website design)
⇢area 17
(image creadit)
u.s. chamber of commerce
【5】 Sweetgreen
sweetgreen was born from a simple question: why can’t fast food also be healthy? Frustrated by the lack of nutritious options, three college students opened a small salad shop in 2007. Today, with over 120 locations, sweetgreen is redefining fast food with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. As the company grew, the challenge became scaling without losing its authenticity. To support this evolution, a new brand system was developed—one that reflects a commitment to real food, community, and sustainability. Inspired by vintage cookbooks, the refreshed identity blends hand-drawn illustrations, custom typography, and modern photography. From store design to packaging, every touchpoint reinforces sweetgreen’s mission: making healthy food as accessible and crave-worthy as fast food.
(CREDITS)
WORK done at collins, 2020-2021
COLLINS
Creative Director: thomas wilder
designers: sanuk kim, george lavender
illustrators: Zuzanna Rogatty, sanuk kim, Min Heo
Motion Designers: Tomas Markevicius, Eric Park
writers: tom elia, Madeleine Carrucan
Strategists: Dashiell Alison, ann kim
photographer:Mari Juliano
Business Director: emily morris, antonia lazar
program managers: alex wallace
custom typeface: MCKL Type
sweetgreen
Nathaniel Ru, Chief Brand Officer
Thomas Wilder, Executive Creative Director
Eric Estroff, Senior Brand Manager
Jane Helpern, Brand Voice
Joanna Hsu, Art Director
sweetgreen brand studio
website: Fictive Kin
(awards)
⇢adc—merit honor
⇢better future awards—silver
(press)
⇢it's nice that
⇢nicer tuesdays
⇢brand new
(podcast)
⇢a change of brand
【6】 Figma
(CREDITS)
WORK done at collins, 2021
COLLINS
Creative Director: Louis Mikolay, ben crick
designers: jump Jirakaweekul, sanuk kim, Emily Sneddon
illustrators: jump Jirakaweekul, sanuk kim
Motion Designers: Tomas Markevicius, Eric Park, Darius Wang
writers: tom elia, Madeleine Carrucan
Strategists: Taamrat Amaize, Anjelica Triola, Megan McCarthy
Business director: Michael Di Leo
Strategic Initiatives Manager: Alex Athanasiou
figma
Stephanie Zou
Amanda Kleha
Andrea Helmbolt
Dylan Field
Nairi Hourdajian
animation partner
animade
(award)
⇢adc awards—silver cube
(press)
⇢it's nice that