Experienced Creative Director and Graphic Designer with over 20 years in brand development, textile design, and product graphics across apparel, accessories, and lifestyle categories. Proven expertise in creating impactful branding and design solutions for major companies such as ELKNY Design Corp., Calvin Klein Jeans, International Intimates Inc. and Cayre Group. Skilled in concept development, trend research, art direction, and production coordination. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and managing projects from concept through execution to deliver high-quality, innovative visual solutions aligned with brand identity and market trends. • ELKNY Design Corp. | New York, NY February 2019 - September 2023 Creative Director / Graphic Designer Creation and maintenance of company branding, website, textile prints, promotional campaigns and emails, social media posts • International Intimates Inc. | New York, NY November 2014 - February 2019 Senior Graphic Designer Created original prints & graphics for intimates, lingerie, maternity & children Sketching & Rendering Presentations Trend Research Mood Boards Color & Concept, Preparing Art for Production • Calvin Klein Jeans | New York, NY May 2013 - November 2014 Graphic Designer Designed seasonal collections for Men's Tshirts (Graphics, Prints, Logos, Branding, Color Matching, Tech Packs, Fittings) Communicated w/ production & cross functional teams Created mood boards, presentations / Maintained art libraries • Cayre Group | New York, NY January 2008 - September 2011 Graphic Designer Created original art for Junior & Missy Sleepwear: Embroideries, Repeats, Colorways, Screenprints, Embellishments, Appliques Sketched bodies / Tech-packs to factories • OTB Jeanswear | New York, NY May 2007 - November 2007 Senior Graphic Designer Designed full Accessories line for Girls, Boys & Young Men from concept through production Sourced material & trends Managed Freelance Artist • JFranco & Sons | New York , NY March 2004 - May 2006 Graphic Designer Designed presentations for clients Created and maintained artwork and photo archive Conducted photoshoots and created look books • Solstiss Bucol | New York, NY April 2000 - September 2003 Graphic Designer Designed all Advertising & Branding materials Designed and built company website Coordinated and attended sponsored events with FGI&CFDA SKILLS Graphic Design & Illustration, Textile & Print Design Art Direction & Creative Leadership Trend Research & Analysis Project Management, Team Collaboration & Cross-functional Communication Mood Boards & Presentation Creation Technical Design (Tech Packs, Color Matching, Fittings) Digital & Social Media Content Creation Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, MS Office, Figma, AI technologies Multilingual…Experienced Creative Director and Graphic Designer with over 20 years in brand development, textile design, and product graphics across apparel, accessories, and lifestyle categories. Proven expertise in creating impactful branding and design solutions for major companies such as ELKNY Design Corp., Calvin Klein Jeans, International Intimates Inc. and Cayre Group. Skilled in concept development, trend research, art direction, and production coordination. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and managing projects from concept through execution to deliver high-quality, innovative visual solutions aligned with brand identity and market trends. • ELKNY Design Corp. | New York, NY February 2019 - September 2023 Creative Director / Graphic Designer Creation and maintenance of company branding, website, textile prints, promotional campaigns and emails, social media posts • International Intimates Inc. | New York, NY November 2014 - February 2019 Senior Graphic Designer Created original prints & graphics for intimates, lingerie, maternity & children Sketching & Rendering Presentations Trend Research Mood Boards Color & Concept, Preparing Art for Production • Calvin Klein Jeans | New York, NY May 2013 - November 2014 Graphic Designer Designed seasonal collections for Men's Tshirts (Graphics, Prints, Logos, Branding, Color Matching, Tech Packs, Fittings) Communicated w/ production & cross functional teams Created mood boards, presentations / Maintained art libraries • Cayre Group | New York, NY January 2008 - September 2011 Graphic Designer Created original art for Junior & Missy Sleepwear: Embroideries, Repeats, Colorways, Screenprints, Embellishments, Appliques Sketched bodies / Tech-packs to factories • OTB Jeanswear | New York, NY May 2007 - November 2007 Senior Graphic Designer Designed full Accessories line for Girls, Boys & Young Men from concept through production Sourced material & trends Managed Freelance Artist • JFranco & Sons | New York , NY March 2004 - May 2006 Graphic Designer Designed presentations for clients Created and maintained artwork and photo archive Conducted photoshoots and created look books • Solstiss Bucol | New York, NY April 2000 - September 2003 Graphic Designer Designed all Advertising & Branding materials Designed and built company website Coordinated and attended sponsored events with FGI&CFDA SKILLS Graphic Design & Illustration, Textile & Print Design Art Direction & Creative Leadership Trend Research & Analysis Project Management, Team Collaboration & Cross-functional Communication Mood Boards & Presentation Creation Technical Design (Tech Packs, Color Matching, Fittings) Digital & Social Media Content Creation Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, MS Office, Figma, AI technologies MultilingualWWWW…