I'm Ivette De Leon, a senior graphic and accessory designer who brings concepts to life with retail-ready packaging and factory-ready specifications. I turn ideas into CADs, detailed drawings, and compelling presentations, ensuring brand consistency from concept through production. Over the years I’ve crafted beauty organizers, handbags, packaging, and gifting collections for major retailers, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver on-time, on-brand results and innovate packaging and merchandising strategies.…

Ivette De Leon

I'm Ivette De Leon, a senior graphic and accessory designer who brings concepts to life with retail-ready packaging and factory-ready specifications. I turn ideas into CADs, detailed drawings, and compelling presentations, ensuring brand consistency from concept through production. Over the years I’ve crafted beauty organizers, handbags, packaging, and gifting collections for major retailers, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver on-time, on-brand results and innovate packaging and merchandising strategies.…

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I’m Ivette De Leon, a senior graphic and accessory designer who brings concepts to life with retail-ready packaging and factory-ready specifications. I turn ideas into CADs, detailed drawings, and compelling presentations, ensuring brand consistency from concept through production.
Over the years I’ve crafted beauty organizers, handbags, packaging, and gifting collections for major retailers, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver on-time, on-brand results and innovate packaging and merchandising strategies.

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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.
Sr. Seasonal Graphic & Accessory Designer at IJB Products (Accessories, Beauty & Home Division)
May 1, 2024 - October 27, 2025
Designed beauty organizers, makeup brush gift sets, mirrors, handbags, and cosmetic cases from concept to client presentation. Developed factory-ready specs and maintained direct communication with factories. Designed packaging (boxes, PDQs, tags, and labels) and buyers’ line sheets with brand standards.
Sr. Seasonal Graphic & Accessory Designer at IJB Products (Accessories, Beauty & Home Division)
April 30, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Designed beauty organizers, makeup brush gift sets, mirrors, handbags, and cosmetic cases from concept to client presentation. Developed factory-ready specs and maintained direct communication with factories. Designed packaging (boxes, PDQs, tags, and labels) and buyers’ line sheets with brand standards.
Sr. Seasonal Graphic & Accessory Designer at 32 Degrees (Men’s Packaging Division)
May 31, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Designed client presentations and packaging for handbags and apparel, including boxes, PDQs, hangtags, labels, and pattern repeats. Delivered cohesive buyers’ previews and factory-ready specifications.
Sr. Seasonal Graphic & Accessory Designer at Steve Madden (Handbag Division)
July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Designed and rendered trend-driven handbags. Produced CADs and technical drawings in collaboration with the SVP of Design for main line and TJ Maxx collections.
Sr. Seasonal Graphic & Accessory Designer at Dreamwear (Packaging Division)
May 31, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Designed packaging for sleepwear and loungewear (Ellen Tracy, Juicy Couture, XOXO) with attention to brand consistency and print quality.
Sr. Seasonal Graphic & Accessory Designer at Mission Pets (Pet Division)
May 31, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Designed pet accessories and gifting collections with factory-ready specs. Designed prints, line boards, and CADs; coordinated directly with factories.
Sr. Seasonal Graphic & Accessory Designer at H&R Planning (Women’s Division)
May 31, 2021 - May 31, 2021
Designed handbag, SLG, and beauty accessory collections. Created CAD client presentations and factory technical drawings. Created factory technical designs, packaging, planograms, PDQs and coordinated daily with factories.
Sr. Seasonal Graphic & Accessory Designer at Owen Boutique / Julia Haart / La Perla
March 31, 2017 - March 31, 2017
Designed high-end leather handbags and footwear. Produced technical drawings and coordinated daily with factories for boutique retail; featured in ELLE Magazine.
Sr. Seasonal Graphic & Accessory Designer at ABS by ALLEN SCHWARTZ (Women’s Accessory Division)
May 31, 2015 - May 31, 2015
Designed handbags, SLGs, and packaging with planograms and factory coordination.
Sr. Seasonal Graphic & Accessory Designer at KOHL’S – Simply Vera Wang
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Designed handbags and accessories for Simply Vera and Dana Buchman lines.
Sr. Seasonal Graphic & Accessory Designer at CALVIN KLEIN ACCESSORIES – GIII Apparel Group
May 31, 2012 - May 31, 2012
Designed handbags, SLGs, and packaging from concept through production, including hardware and pattern design.
Sr. Seasonal Graphic & Accessory Designer at ACCESSORY NETWORK GROUP
March 31, 2011 - March 31, 2011
Designed contemporary handbags, SLGs, and gifting collections. Produced technical drawings and coordinated directly with factories for brands including Kooba and Ghurka.
Sr. Seasonal Graphic & Accessory Designer at IJB Products (Accessories, Beauty & Home Division)
May 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025
Led design for beauty organizers, makeup brush gift sets, mirrors, handbags, and cosmetic cases from concept to client presentation. Developed factory-ready specs and maintained direct communication with factories. Designed packaging (boxes, PDQs, tags, and labels) and buyers’ line sheets with brand standards.
Sr. Seasonal Graphic & Accessory Designer at 32 Degrees (Men's Packaging Division)
May 31, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Designed client presentations and packaging for handbags and apparel, including boxes, PDQs, hangtags, labels, and pattern repeats. Delivered cohesive buyers’ previews and factory-ready specifications.

Education

B.F.A. Degree at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 1, 2000 - May 31, 2004
A.A.S. Degree at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 1, 1994 - May 31, 1995
A.A.S. Degree at Bauder College
January 1, 1991 - October 31, 1991
B.F.A. Degree in Accessory Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2004
A.A.S. Degree in Communication Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1995
A.A.S. Degree in Communication Design at Bauder College
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 1991
B.F.A. Degree in Accessory Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2004
A.A.S. Degree in Communication Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1995
A.A.S. Degree in Communication Design Cum Laude at Bauder College
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 1991

Qualifications

Social Media Marketing Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Social Media Marketing Certification
January 1, 2023 - October 27, 2025
Social Media Marketing Certification
January 1, 2023 - October 31, 2025

Industry Experience

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

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Experience Level