Jiho Choi A multi-creative designer that
portfolio
seeks to make an impact on our
built environment through design
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E D UCAT IO N
Masters of Urban Design Georgia Institute of Technology 3.13/4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Architecture University of Florida SKILLS
Revit Rhinoceros AutoCAD SketchUp Lumion3D MS Office V-Ray Render Maxwell Render
InDesign Illustrator Photoshop Sketch Render Illustration English Korean Spanish
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Architectural Designer | DAT Consultants
Dubai, UAE | April ‘21 - Current
Graphic Designer/Muralist | Georgia Tech
Atlanta, GA, USA | May ‘18 - Aug ‘19
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Managing full client relationship & presentation from concept to CDs Creating client’s visions of Dubai Emerald Hills villa of +2000m2 Finished conceptual designs learning UAE building standards Assumed the role of brand manager by creating a brand guideline for logos Designed logos for GT : OIE website & social media branding Customized & Implemented merchandise for 300+ students
Graduate Research Assistant | Georgia Tech • •
Published report for SMARTECH-GT: improvement proposals to Downtown ATL Catalogued research for Case Studies in Retrofitting Surburbia
Glass Glazing Drafter | Eastern Corp. • • • •
Norcross, GA, USA | Dec ‘16 - July ‘17
Handled CAD detail drafting, estimation, bidding, & financials of curtain walls Facilitated glass subcontractor work from conceptualization to installation BIM modeled curtain wall for 50000+ sq.ft. product showroom Gained experience on-site installing glass glazing & panels
Architectural Designer | TSW Design • • •
Atlanta, GA, USA | Aug ‘17 - Aug ‘18
Atlanta, GA, USA | Sept ‘15 - Aug ‘16
Coordinated community meetings for input into university & park masterplans Constructed a 16-townhome project from Revit design to CDs. Assembled works for Urban Design Commission & City Hall
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O RGA N IZAT IO N I NVO LV E M E NT
Georgia Tech
Founding Board Member | Pillyr Foundation Tactical Urbanism Non-Profit | ‘15 - Current
Graduate Research Assistantship & Full Academic Scholarship
Smartech - Georgia Tech
Published studio report for Downtown Atlanta improvements
Congress of New Urbanism
CNU Savannah 26
Presented sea-level rise flood-mitigation proposals
Major League Soccer
Recognized as a Tifo Designer for Atlanta United Football Club
Pillyr Foundation
Rewarded city grants for tactical urbanist, art, installations
NOMA Competition
Achieved top 15 nationally
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Awarded city grants to design & install innovative playscape for Latinx community Constructed art & transit installations for lower-income communities Campaigned for the inclusion of urbanist policies for city of Atlanta Strategized tactical urbanism projects involving 120+ members
Founding Board & Creative Lead | Resurgence Soccer Supporters’ Group | 16’ - Current • • • •
Conceptualized for banners & choreography displays for crowds of 74,000 fans Coordinated with the Atlanta United Football Club to rig & install displays Customized & implemented merchandise for 900+ members Designed branding for beer cans, trailers, & products
Executive Project Manager | National Organization of Minority Architect Students • •
Led a team of 15 students as the team for University of Florida to The 2014 NOMA Student Design Competition
Presenter | Congress of New Urbanism Atlanta - CNU-Savannah ‘18 Member | National Solar Decathlon Competition UF Team Co-founder | Students for New Urbanism at UF Member | Atlanta Bicycle Coalition Player | UF Rugby Football Club