I’m Ivette De Leon, a senior graphic and accessory designer focused on turning concepts into factory-ready products and retail-ready packaging. I’m skilled at translating ideas into CADs, technical drawings, and compelling brand presentations, while coordinating across teams to maintain quality and on-time delivery. My experience spans beauty, fashion, and lifestyle for major retailers, and I thrive in fast-paced environments that demand creative problem solving and consistent brand execution. I enjoy collaborating with factories, merchants, and creative teams to deliver cohesive visuals and packaging that resonate with customers. I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, CAD workflows, and design development from concept through production, always aiming to elevate brand presence and product storytelling.…

Ivette De Leon

I’m Ivette De Leon, a senior graphic and accessory designer focused on turning concepts into factory-ready products and retail-ready packaging. I’m skilled at translating ideas into CADs, technical drawings, and compelling brand presentations, while coordinating across teams to maintain quality and on-time delivery. My experience spans beauty, fashion, and lifestyle for major retailers, and I thrive in fast-paced environments that demand creative problem solving and consistent brand execution. I enjoy collaborating with factories, merchants, and creative teams to deliver cohesive visuals and packaging that resonate with customers. I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, CAD workflows, and design development from concept through production, always aiming to elevate brand presence and product storytelling.…

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I’m Ivette De Leon, a senior graphic and accessory designer focused on turning concepts into factory-ready products and retail-ready packaging. I’m skilled at translating ideas into CADs, technical drawings, and compelling brand presentations, while coordinating across teams to maintain quality and on-time delivery. My experience spans beauty, fashion, and lifestyle for major retailers, and I thrive in fast-paced environments that demand creative problem solving and consistent brand execution.

I enjoy collaborating with factories, merchants, and creative teams to deliver cohesive visuals and packaging that resonate with customers. I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, CAD workflows, and design development from concept through production, always aiming to elevate brand presence and product storytelling.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

SR. SEASONAL GRAPHIC/ACCESSORY DESIGNER at ISSAC-JACOBS—IJB Products
May 1, 2024 - June 15, 2024
Designed beauty organizers, brushes, mirrors, cosmetic cases. Responsibilities included client presentations, product design, packaging boxes, PDQs, bags, labels, tags, belly bands, and producing buyers preview pages aligned to brand style and quality. Prepared packaging specifications including dimensions, materials, and print techniques. Worked with brands such as Yafa, Ateed, Tamid Beauty for retailers like Burlington, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Marshalls, Bealls.
SR. SEASONAL GRAPHIC & PACKAGING DESIGNER at 32DEGREES — Packaging Division
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Designed and developed packaging including boxes, PDQs, bags, labels, tags. Created buyers preview pages aligned with brand style and quality. Developed detailed specs for packaging such as dimensions, materials, print techniques, and finishing options. Created seamless pattern repeats for apparel and accessories. Worked with the brand 32 Degrees for retailer Costco.
SR. SEASONAL ACCESSORY & GRAPHIC DESIGNER at STEVE MADDEN — Handbag Division
June 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Conceptualized and created innovative, trend-driven women's handbag designs aligned with Steve Madden brand aesthetic and target market. Collaborated directly with SVP of Design. Produced CADs and technical sketches for mainline handbag division and TJ Maxx presentation.
SR. SEASONAL GRAPHIC & PACKAGING DESIGNER at DREAMWEAR — Packaging Division
April 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Designed packaging for sleepwear and loungewear products including boxes, bags, labels, and tags. Ensured packaging reflected brand style, quality, and uniqueness. Prepared detailed packaging specs including dimensions, materials, print techniques, and finishing options. Worked with brands Ellen Tracy, Juicy Couture, and XOXO.
SR. SEASONAL GRAPHIC/ACCESSORY DESIGNER at ISSAC-JACOBS—IJB Products
May 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023
Worked on women’s and men’s handbags, SLGs, makeup brushes, gift sets, grooming accessories. Responsibilities included presentations, CADs, technical sketches, catalogs, website content, and packaging design. Clients included English Laundry, Burlington, TJ Maxx, Claire’s Stores and new opportunities.
SR. SEASONAL GRAPHIC/ACCESSORY DESIGNER at MISSION PETS
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Designed pet accessories such as harnesses, carriers, collars, leashes, hats, shoes, hair accessories, and costumes. Created trend boards, line building, print design, technical sketches, and factory communication. Worked with retailers such as Gap, Petsmart, Burlington, Target, TJ Maxx, Walmart, and Petco.
SR. SEASONAL GRAPHIC/ACCESSORY DESIGNER at H&R PLANNING
March 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Developed women’s accessories including handbags, cosmetic bags, travel products, makeup brushes, and gift sets. Engaged in client presentations, trend boards, line building, CADs, print design, technical sketches, store planograms, packaging, PDQs, and daily factory communications. Worked with brands including Nine West, Kohl’s, Dabney Lee, Pantone, Sam’s Club, Costco, Burlington, Target, TJ Maxx, Walmart, and Macy’s.
Project Based Designer at OWEN High-End Boutique / Julia Haart / LA Perla
May 1, 2015 - March 1, 2017
Handled leather handbag development, line building, technical sketches, and factory communications for women’s high-end handbags and footwear. Retail included OWEN Boutique (TriBeCa, NYC) and featured in ELLE Magazine.
Consultant - Branding and Digital Design at CellFinds.com
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030
Created logo designs, Shopify website design, email campaigns, animated GIFs, motion graphics, digital ads, social media posts, web graphics, and textile design for an online vendor specializing in fun phone accessories and tech gifts.
SR. SEASONAL GRAPHIC/ACCESSORY DESIGNER at ABS BY ALLEN SCHWARTZ
January 1, 2013 - May 1, 2015
Designed women’s accessories such as handbags, SLGs, gifting items, and packaging. Responsibilities included presentations, trend boards, line building, CAD design, print design, technical sketches, planograms, packaging, and daily factory communication. Worked with brands and retailers including Burlington, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Macy’s.
SR. SEASONAL GRAPHIC/ACCESSORY DESIGNER at KOHL’S—SIMPLY VERA WANG
July 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Designed women's accessories including handbags, SLGs, gifting, and packaging. Delivered presentations, trend boards, line building, CADs, and print design. Worked on brands Simply Vera and Dana Buchman.
FULL-TIME SEASONAL GRAPHIC/ACCESSORY DESIGNER at CALVIN KLEIN ACCESSORIES - GIII APPAREL GROUP
April 1, 2011 - May 31, 2012
Led concept to production processes for leather goods, packaging, and hardware development. Prepared trend boards, line building, fashion/core designs, CADs, jacquard/pattern design, technical and actual-size sketches, and collaborated with factory communications. Brands included Calvin Klein Accessories for Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, and Burlington.
FULL-TIME SEASONAL GRAPHIC/ACCESSORY DESIGNER at ACCESSORY NETWORK GROUP
October 1, 2009 - March 31, 2011
Designed contemporary women's handbags, gifting, SLGs, and social leather & PVC accessories. Created trend boards, line building, CADs, jacquard/pattern designs, technical & actual-size sketches, hardware development, planograms, and factory communications. Brands included V-Couture by Kooba, K-Kooba, Women Ghurka.

Education

B.F.A. in Accessory Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2004
A.A.S. in Communication Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1995
A.A.S. in Communication Design at Bauder College
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 1991

Qualifications

Social Media Marketing Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Wholesale & Distribution, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other

Skills

Experience Level