Arina Khandamian

Create detailed vector artwork for apparel screen printing—from detailed sketches to final color separations. Prepare illustrations and tech packs that meet both creative goals and production requirements. Use AI tools (Midjourney, ChatGPT, Leonardo) to speed up design ideas, add more detail and create prints that appeal to customers using well-crafted prompts. Work closely with production teams to improve workflow, reduce revisions, and keep color and print quality consistent.

Created 15 hand drawn digital illustrations for merch print collections; 13 selected for production. Designed 32 models including hoodies, t-shirts, and sweatshirts for merch print graphics. Produced catalogs, layout templates, and Instagram visuals for B2B merchandising. Developed cardboard hangtags, labels, and stickers for packaging. Created marketing visuals and presentation materials for client proposals (using AI tools). Designed social media content and business cards for internal brand promotion (using AI tools). Managed garment development and print production, delivering 98% error-free production output.

Collaborated with the lead designer to develop comprehensive tech packs for kids' clothing, ensuring seamless production. Developed 15+ tech packs, reducing production errors by 30% and improving communication between design and manufacturing teams. Optimized design specifications, streamlining sampling and production processes, which resulted in a 20% reduction in lead time. Created mockups and illustrations for the final products, ensuring aesthetic consistency with the brand's vision.