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Hi, I’m Elena Krivitz—a detail-oriented graphic designer with 10+ years of experience supporting and leading teams through creative direction, documentation, scheduling, and production. I’m known for reliability, clear communication, and a strong sense of design trends, color stories, and brand consistency. I love collaborating across merchandising, sourcing, licensing, and production to turn ideas into polished packaging, logos, and digital assets. Fluent in Spanish and proficient in French, I thrive in fast-paced environments and pride myself on stabilizing projects with thoughtful planning and follow-through.
Experience Level
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Intermediate
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior Designer at MUKLUKS (Reliable of Milwaukee)
February 1, 2018 - PresentLed the design and development of footwear, slippers, socks, legwear, and cold-weather accessories. Created trend-right, customer-focused designs using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Developed tech packs, color stories, and seasonal lines. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility.
Designer at MUKLUKS (Reliable of Milwaukee)
February 1, 2016 - February 1, 2018Supported senior designers with seasonal product execution and trend presentations. Assisted in CAD development and spec updates.
Assistant Designer – Sleepwear & Intimates at Kohl's Department Stores
November 1, 2014 - February 1, 2016Supported apparel design with CADs, color palettes, fittings, and updates to tech packs.
Assistant Designer – Men’s Classic Brands at Kohl's Department Stores
October 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014Created flat sketches and contributed to visual merchandising for seasonal launches.
Assistant Technical Designer – Soft Home at Kohl's Department Stores
January 1, 2013 - July 1, 2014Collaborated with vendors on sample specs and reviews. Assisted in home product design and construction quality control.
Senior Designer at Muk Luks (Reliable of Milwaukee)
February 1, 2018 - March 1, 2025Digitally designed and developed artwork, graphics, logos and packaging; selected and standardized colors and materials; designed physical product across footwear and accessories; managed timelines, revisions, and fit sessions; prepared seasonal presentations; secured design approvals through overseas vendors; partnered cross-functionally with merchandising, sourcing, brand, legal, licensing, technical design and production teams to keep deliverables on track; maintained detailed documentation, tech & design packs, and design records for production accuracy; supported multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines.
Designer at Muk Luks (Reliable of Milwaukee)
February 1, 2016 - February 1, 2018Supported design and development initiatives by designing and organizing samples, tracking changes, and preparing presentations; communicated with vendors and internal teams to ensure consistency and follow-through of approvals.
Assistant Designer (Contract) at Kohl’s Department Stores
November 1, 2014 - February 1, 2016Provided design development and administrative / PLM support for sleepwear & intimate apparel teams; assisted with documentation, material tracking, and cross-team communication; helped prepare presentations and seasonal deliverables.
Assistant Designer (Contract) at Kohl’s Department Stores
October 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014Supported men’s classic brands and men’s furnishings / accessory teams with design responsibilities, organization and presentations.
Assistant Technical Designer (Contract) at Saint Lucy Clothiers
January 1, 2013 - July 1, 2014Supported technical documentation, SOPs, PLM upkeep, fit comments, and specification updates; ensured accuracy and consistency across production materials and construction with overseas vendors and cross-functional teams.
Assistant Designer at Saint Lucy Clothiers
June 1, 2012 - September 1, 2014Assisted with design development, sourcing of fabrics and trims, and production; patternmaking, pattern adjustments, pattern grading, sewing & sales of handmade products.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design at Mount Mary University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010B.A. Fashion Design at Mount Mary University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other
Experience Level
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