Julia Szkiba

Design and develop seasonal collections across multiple categories, translating trend direction into commercial, trend-forward product assortments. Partner with internal teams and license holders to drive new business opportunities and product extensions across categories. Conceptualize and execute high-volume graphics and repeat textile patterns and apparel styles aligned with fast-paced market demands. Create CADs, mockups, and tech packs to support development from concept through final sample. Translate trend research and consumer insights into actionable product strategies across juniors, men’s, kids, and pet categories while maintaining style guide compliance. Collaborate with production and merchandising teams to ensure speed to market and on-time delivery, with strong attention to construction, fabrication, and graphic execution across all styles.

Managed design and execution of licensed apparel programs for Disney Parks across children’s, women’s, and men’s. Created textile prints and placement graphics from style guides and original inspiration. Developed fashion-forward graphics and silhouettes aligned with seasonal trends and consumer demand. Produced immersive concept boards and trend-inspired visuals that influenced seasonal assortments and merchandising decisions. Contributed to product line development supporting high-traffic retail environments at Disney Parks and global distribution channels.

Built construction specs and CADs, and prepared production documentation for licensed costumes and pets, integrating design innovation into technical execution. Partnered with cross-functional teams to align creative prototypes with commercial feasibility.