David Sung-il Hwang
Designer at NuSmile
davidhwang63@gmail.com
Jan 2024 — Present
Designer, Independent Practice
As an independent designer, I partnered with early-stage B2C and service startups across the U.S., Myanmar, Indonesia, and South Korea to build full brand identities, scalable visual systems, and go-to-market creative assets. I guided founders through end-to-end design strategy—from discovery and concept development to launch—ensuring that every creative decision aligned with both business goals and user experience principles. This work helped several teams move from 0 → 1 in design maturity and establish compelling, market-ready brands.
Sept 2024 — Nov 2025
Designer, NuSmile
At NuSmile, I collaborated directly with the CEO, CRO, PM leadership, engineering, and sales teams to align design execution with broader business and revenue goals. I managed two healthcare brands end-to-end, overseeing marketing and product design for 4+ product launches across digital and print. My work strengthened brand consistency and campaign effectiveness, contributing to 25% YoY revenue growth (>$60M) and reaching 10,000+ medical professionals monthly through improved creative strategy and execution.
May 2020 — April 2024
Co-Founder, Thrift Studio Co.
As Co-Founder and Lead Designer of Thrift Studio Co., I led a cross-functional team across design, marketing, and operations to launch 10+ product lines and grow the brand into a five-figure annual revenue business. I managed partnerships with Vision MA USA and Tusah USA to distribute and fulfill 1,500+ units across North America, ensuring consistent brand execution at every touchpoint. I also directed creative and social campaign strategy, using storytelling-driven content to generate 300K+ organic views and 5K+ engagements per post, building a community around the brand.
David Sung-il Hwang
Designer at NuSmile
davidhwang63@gmail.com
Jan 2024 — Present
Designer, Independent Practice
As an independent designer, I partnered with early-stage B2C and service startups across the U.S., Myanmar, Indonesia, and South Korea to build full brand identities, scalable visual systems, and go-to-market creative assets. I guided founders through end-to-end design strategy—from discovery and concept development to launch—ensuring that every creative decision aligned with both business goals and user experience principles. This work helped several teams move from 0 → 1 in design maturity and establish compelling, market-ready brands.
Sept 2024 — Nov 2025
Designer, NuSmile
At NuSmile, I collaborated directly with the CEO, CRO, PM leadership, engineering, and sales teams to align design execution with broader business and revenue goals. I managed two healthcare brands end-to-end, overseeing marketing and product design for 4+ product launches across digital and print. My work strengthened brand consistency and campaign effectiveness, contributing to 25% YoY revenue growth (>$60M) and reaching 10,000+ medical professionals monthly through improved creative strategy and execution.
May 2020 — April 2024
Co-Founder, Thrift Studio Co.
As Co-Founder and Lead Designer of Thrift Studio Co., I led a cross-functional team across design, marketing, and operations to launch 10+ product lines and grow the brand into a five-figure annual revenue business. I managed partnerships with Vision MA USA and Tusah USA to distribute and fulfill 1,500+ units across North America, ensuring consistent brand execution at every touchpoint. I also directed creative and social campaign strategy, using storytelling-driven content to generate 300K+ organic views and 5K+ engagements per post, building a community around the brand.