Fashion designer, illustrator, and graphic designer with a love for bringing ideas to life through fashion, art, and visual storytelling. Skilled in apparel design, fashion illustration, and creating cohesive brand experiences.

KRYSTEL CALIX

Fashion designer, illustrator, and graphic designer with a love for bringing ideas to life through fashion, art, and visual storytelling. Skilled in apparel design, fashion illustration, and creating cohesive brand experiences.

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Fashion designer, illustrator, and graphic designer with a love for bringing ideas to life through fashion, art, and visual storytelling. Skilled in apparel design, fashion illustration, and creating cohesive brand experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Costumer for Pulse (costume issue operations) at Net Klix - Miami, FL (Freelance)
July 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Handles costume issue operations: purchasing, arrangement, inventory control, distribution, cleaning, ironing, repair, and ordering materials/supplies. Maintains daily purchases through Cashet; monitors quality and continuity on set; ensures costumes are ready for fittings, rehearsals, and filming.
Costume Creative Assistant at Disney World - Orlando, FL (DCL)
March 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Supports costume issue operations including registration, arrangement, inventory control, distribution, cleaning, repair, and materials/supply ordering. Maintains daily operations and provides instructions to seamstresses as assigned; orders costume materials (fabrics, fur, suede, feather, etc.). Provides quality costumes for cast members; assists with fittings and unloads/stores cast costumes from Disney Cruise closets.
Set Costumer - Bad Monkey at APPLET TV. (Freelance)
February 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Responsible for costume issue operations: purchasing, arrangement, inventory control, distribution, cleaning, ironing, repair, and materials/supplies ordering. Maintains daily costume purchases through Cashet; monitors quality and continuity on set; ensures readiness for fittings, rehearsals, and filming.
Costume Coordinator, Illustrator, Buyer and BG Set Costumer at APPLE TV - CBS Production, Inc. – Richmond, VA
June 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Plans and organizes daily meetings; communicates and delegates tasks to production assistants and set costumers. Handles office duties including invoice payment requests, daily timesheets/timecards, and digital purchase orders (DPO). Manages Cashet costume purchases/payments; monitors costume sewing projects/orders. Develops and implements office/costume workflow and work/return system; prepares budget, expense, and asset reports. Orders office and truck supplies; manages vendor accounts and costume-related expenses. Assists as set costumer for background actors; contributes to show basketball uniforms and designs basketball sneakers for championship game.
Concept Artist & Costume Illustrator at AMAZON Studios – Toronto, CA (Freelance)
May 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Assists the costume designer with sketches and illustrations; develops on-screen illustrations. Designs characters through clothing based on designer and producer notes.
Costume Coordinator and BG Set Costumer at HBO Max - North Center Productions, Inc. – Miami, FL
August 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Shops and returns items for actors/script scenes online; plans and organizes meetings. Communicates and delegates work for production assistants and set costumers. Handles office duties (vendor invoice payment requests, daily timesheets/timecards, digital purchase orders). Manages and monitors costume projects and Cashet purchases/payments; develops/implements workflow and work/return system. Prepares budgeting, expenses, and asset reports; orders office/truck supplies and notions; assists as set costumer for background actors.
Concept Artist & Costume Illustrator at PEACOCK TV - Universal Studios – Los Angeles, CA
July 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
Assists the costume designer with sketches and illustrations; develops original textile print for Will’s school blazer. Designs Bel-Air Academy uniforms aligned to designer and producer notes.
Set Costumer, Buyer, Seamstress & Coordinator, Illustrator at Warner Bros - Horizon Scripted Television, Inc. – Orlando, FL
September 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021
Costume department illustrator and quick sketcher. Assists costume designer/set buyer with shopping/returns for actor scenes; supports costume fittings and sewing. Maintains continuity book on set; helps design and illustrate patterns for episode dancing scene costumes. Organizes/lables garments for fittings and develops return system for overstock merchandise. Conducts office duties such as invoice payment requests, daily timesheets/timecards, and digital purchase orders; manages projects/Cashet purchases/payments; prepares budget/expense/asset reports and orders supplies/notions. Forecasts needed materials and supports background costuming.
Owner and Designer at Stell Fashion Studio – Miami, FL
August 1, 2019 - April 30, 2024
Fashion designer and creative director for clothing, handbags, and jewelry line. Develops mood boards and fashion collections; sources materials; designs and develops technical packaging and textile print design. Manages overseas factories and logistics; provides graphic design and website development; leads marketing/social media and sales through pop-up events.
Assistant Manager at Francesca’s – Ocala, FL
June 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020
Drives daily sales performance by managing expenses and improving metrics through sales floor leadership. Executes training programs and provides coaching on and off the sales floor; plans/delegates/follows up on tasks/schedules to meet objectives. Recruits and retains guest-focused team members; leads, develops, and coaches staff.
Digital Marketing Manager at Polk Oil Holding - Florida
June 1, 2019 - Present
Designs branded images and graphics for social media and advertising campaigns; manages social media accounts, Google Ads, Google Maps Business accounts, and Meta ads. Creates engaging digital assets (social posts, in-store flyers, menus, TV menu ads, website elements) aligned to marketing strategy to strengthen brand identity across digital platforms.
Fashion Designer/Production Manager at Muche-et-Muchette - Doral, FL
June 1, 2017 - September 30, 2019
Assists head designer with collections, technical packs, and samples; revises specs. Oversees manufacturing from concept to final product including inspections, quality control, and stock keeping control; creates UPCs/barcodes, purchase orders, and manages invoice payments for apparel/shoe production and materials/services using inventory control (QuickBooks). Communicates with overseas vendors and stakeholders; manages shipping, buying, budgeting of textile goods, deliveries, and department/warehouse processing. Monitors inventory for shortages/overstock; prepares stock level and adjustment reports; evaluates new inventory readiness for shipment. Coordinates production status updates; performs daily analysis with owner to predict inventory issues; works with representatives and buyers at trade shows (e.g., NY Moda, Magic Las Vegas, Trendz, Coast Show).
Assistant Manager at Pembroke Jewelers - Pembroke Pines, FL
June 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017
Supports store manager with customer service; handles inventory, pricing, and scheduling. Manages floor setup and visual styling; manages website and marketing (uploading photoshoots/products). Oversees marketing and social media accounts.
Sales Lead & Key Holder at Swarovski - Pembroke Pines, FL
October 1, 2014 - October 31, 2016
Greets guests, supports sales goals, and provides customer service; performs bank runs and nightly paperwork. Resolves guest concerns regarding product availability and shipment times; directs/rewards employees. Prepares opening/closing paperwork, bank slips, and makes bank deposits; completes nightly emails and conference calls.
Buyers Assistant (Costume Department) at FOX Studios - TVM Productions – Fort Lauderdale, FL
September 1, 2013 - July 31, 2015
Assists set buyer with shopping and returns for costume department; organizes and labels garments for specific scenes. Helps actors/crew with dressing and styling; organizes equipment supplies and call sheets, checks orders and office paperwork, and handles accounts/expenses.
Production Assistant (Costume Department) at FOX Studios TVM Productions – Fort Lauderdale, FL
February 1, 2013 - July 31, 2013
Organizes warehouse garments by style and size; manages equipment supplies and call sheets. Presses, tailors, and labels garments for specific scenes; assists set buyer with wardrobe shopping/returns and dressing/styling.
Executive Administrative Assistant to Office Manager at J & C Construction Inc- Pembroke Pines, Florida
January 1, 2012 - April 30, 2015
Prepares invoices and estimates; schedules employees; handles accounting expenses and payroll; supports P&L. Supervises employees and performs office duties including filing and supporting on-site paperwork and supplies. Prepares bank/property permit proposals; assists company president.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Fashion Design at Miami International University of Art & Design
March 1, 2017 - July 16, 2026
Associate Degree in Architecture at Broward College
January 1, 2014 - March 1, 2014

Qualifications

Fashion Design Bachelor Degree Award Scholarship
June 1, 2014 - July 16, 2026
Honor Student Scholarship Award
January 1, 2014 - July 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods