Crystal Martinez

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

painting and illustration

Private Brands Kid's/Men's/Women's Apparel and Home - Graphic And Textile Designer

Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration. Coordinated design process for multiple brands from concept sketches through final adoption. * Led aesthetic vision and creation of new home products. Clearly communicated design revisions to all members of fashion design team. * Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork. * Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages. * Maintained ceramic and textile design knowledge by attending various workshops, professional society gatherings, and meetings * Met with customers and clients to determine project needs and prepared proposals incorporating production schedules, scopes of work and budgets. * Created custom tattoo designs for clients Utilized photographs and sketches from customers to develop ideas. Presented template design sheets for customers to review. * Maintained schedule and kept appointment times. Grew client base by marketing services. Performed clean, high-quality work at all times. *

Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers handled challenging situations with ease Designed and created prints and graphics for clothing with and without licensing. Managed multiple projects effectively demanding environment with tight deadlines. Converted project specifications into drawings and other materials that would be used to create product. Working with Designers and Buyer to design and create new prints and graphics. Cleaning up and recreating purchased prints. Consulted with Project managers and brand designers to identify design requirements for each project. Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages. Developed intricate and unique designs using Adobe Illustrator, and Procreate * Forecast styling, color, fabric trends and presenting new collections and trends to buyers to Private and Licensed Brands Nb/Inf/Toddler Boys and Girls * Worked with Disney Soft-lines to develop trend-rite portfolios and palettes for private label and market brands, Including traveling to headquarters in Burbank, CA * Production artwork, repeats and Factory correspondence Sketched artistic and fresh new prints and graphics, labels and packaging designs for consideration * Worked independently and in team environment to design new products