Million Dollar Baby Co.
Esther Yi's work experience begins in 2010 as a Peace Corps Volunteer, where they served as an Education Program Coordinator and Community Developer, spearheading sustainable community and education development projects. Esther then worked as an Education Coordinator and Cross Culture Trainer at Samsung Engineering before joining LiNK : Liberty in North Korea as an Administrative/Campaign Intern, where they operated multiple development projects and maintained positive relationships with donors. Esther went on to work as a Media Community Specialist at Internet Brands, where they co-managed Internet media sites and forums and focused on creating an intuitive user experience. Esther then served as a Design Researcher at the Art Center College of Design, exploring the role of design ideas in various contexts. Esther's next role was as a UI/UX Designer at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, responsible for creating interactive entertainment across digital media platforms. Esther'smost recent position is as a Senior Designer + Creative Coordinator at Million Dollar Baby Co., a fast-growing children's furnishings design and manufacturing company. In this role, they assist with creative design management.
Esther Yi completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in International Relations/ Psychology and Social Behavior/ Digital Art from UC Irvine from 2005 to 2009. Esther later pursued a Master's Degree in MFA-STEM / Media Design Practices at ArtCenter College of Design between 2014 and 2016.
Million Dollar Baby Co.
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Million Dollar Baby Co. started in 1990 and is proudly family-owned and operated in Los Angeles. Nearly 32 years later, MDB has grown to 8 distinct brands of children's furnishings ranging in style, aesthetic, and price point, while carrying some of the industry's most eco-conscious and award-winning designs. We can be found in mass retailers like Target and Amazon to your local mom-and-pop baby shop to specialty retailers like Pottery Barn Kids and Crate and Barrel. At MDB Co., we credit all of our success to our mighty team of more than 130 smart, fun, and diverse individuals who make an impact every day! Under the Million Dollar Baby Co. parent company are our family of brands: Babyletto, DaVinci, Nursery Works, Namesake, Franklin & Ben, and Ubabub. We design all of our furniture in-house and have been featured in Inc. Magazine, Vogue, Bloomberg, and many others! As a family business, we treat our community like our family. Our team authentically cares about each touchpoint through our customer’s experience with our brands. Our team members are our #1 priority and we partner with exceptional suppliers and retailers from around the world who share our values. At Million Dollar Baby Co., we’re passionate about diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Our diversity, inclusion and equity committee (DIEC) strives to break barriers for minority communities, help educate the company on pertinent topics, and work to ensure equal opportunities for existing and potential employees. Since its formation in 2020, our committee has focused on multiple areas like hiring, community involvement, and continuous learning about Diversity, Inclusion and Equity. We welcome you to learn more about our company and our fantastic team. We’d love to talk to you!