Soom Kim is the Co-founder of the personal care brand AWKN. With a background as an Art Director at firms like ACNE and Horizn Studios, she leverages her design education from Kookmin University and Pforzheim University to lead her brands creative vision and development.
She was recently nominated as a top 5 finalist for Consumer Brand of the Year at the Foundervine Future Awards 2025 and was named to the Foundervine Future40 list.
Soom Kim
Co-Founder at AWKN
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Overview
Topics They Care About
Consumer Brands
Her company, AWKN, was a finalist for Consumer Brand of the Year, highlighting her focus on building direct-to-consumer products and experiences.
Creative Direction
Serves as Co-Founder at AWKN and previously held Art Director and Creative Conceptor roles at agencies like ACNE, shaping brand aesthetics.
Brand Building
As the co-founder of a new venture, her primary focus is on establishing and growing the AWKN brand in the competitive personal care market.
Media Appearances
Our Story - AWKN. Featured in AWKN Official Website
Work History
12-2024
Co-Founder at AWKN
12-2021 - 12-2024
Art Director / Creative Conceptor at ACNE Berlin, Hamburg & Düsseldorf
10-2020 - 10-2021
Senior Art Director at Horizn Studios
4-2020 - 10-2020
Art Director at Horizn Studios
9-2018 - 2-2020
Senior Designer at hy.am studios GmbH
3-2017 - 6-2018
Graphic Designer at WeWork
Education
2012 - 2017
Bachelor's degree from Kookmin University, College of Design
2015 - 2016
Bachelor's degree from Pforzheim University
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Location : Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Co-Founder at AWKN
