I am a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with over a decade of experience in the fashion industry, specializing in children's apparel and hand-drawn illustration. I excel in developing playful, trend-conscious graphics that blend charm with commercial appeal, all while being adept at translating complex brand visions into imaginative visual narratives that resonate with varied audiences.

Kelvis Polanco

I am a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with over a decade of experience in the fashion industry, specializing in children's apparel and hand-drawn illustration. I excel in developing playful, trend-conscious graphics that blend charm with commercial appeal, all while being adept at translating complex brand visions into imaginative visual narratives that resonate with varied audiences.

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I am a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with over a decade of experience in the fashion industry, specializing in children’s apparel and hand-drawn illustration. I excel in developing playful, trend-conscious graphics that blend charm with commercial appeal, all while being adept at translating complex brand visions into imaginative visual narratives that resonate with varied audiences.

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Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Garan Inc.
March 1, 2017 - Present
Lead the graphic direction for two proprietary fashion brands, balancing technical precision with creative exploration. Crafted graphic narratives for multiple licensed children's brands, ensured collection alignment with brand strategy, and promoted team collaboration for growth in graphic design.
Senior Graphic Designer at The Children's Place
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Created hand-drawn focused graphic collections integrating trend research and branding strategy into compelling graphic stories. Authored creative briefs and design roadmaps that guided the design team and ensured alignment with product development goals.
Graphic Designer II at Parigi Group
April 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Developed trend-driven graphics for apparel and accessories including tees, caps, and backpacks for LRG, Lucky Brand and DKNY. Responsible for graphics techpacks and ensuring PLM system efficiency for production.
Senior Graphic Designer at Five Star Apparel
July 1, 2006 - November 30, 2010
Co-developed a patented piece of wearable tech; a touchscreen-compatible winter glove with integrated bluetooth connectivity, merging fashion with function. Managed two freelance graphic designers, ensuring each product reflected brand vision.

Education

Master of Arts (MA) at FIT, New York, NY
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Expert
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Adobe Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026