Hi, I’m Yasmine Salcedo, a freelance fashion designer with 20+ years of experience across women’s denim, dresses/knits, and licensed programs. I’ve also contributed to men’s activewear and denim, with a reputation for fast, accurate CADs/tech packs, trims, embroidery, graphics, and clear vendor communication. Recent collaborations include Walmart licensed programs (Scoop, Terra & Sky, Jessica Simpson). And Billabong Women's swimwear. I’m proficient in Adobe Illustrator and PLM, excel at line buildouts, trims, and prints, and thrive on turning concepts into production-ready specs. I enjoy collaborating with mills and factories worldwide, standardizing formats to speed approvals and help teams hit retailer calendars. Fluent in Spanish.

Yasmine Salcedo

Hi, I’m Yasmine Salcedo, a freelance fashion designer with 20+ years of experience across women’s denim, dresses/knits, and licensed programs. I’ve also contributed to men’s activewear and denim, with a reputation for fast, accurate CADs/tech packs, trims, embroidery, graphics, and clear vendor communication. Recent collaborations include Walmart licensed programs (Scoop, Terra & Sky, Jessica Simpson). And Billabong Women's swimwear. I’m proficient in Adobe Illustrator and PLM, excel at line buildouts, trims, and prints, and thrive on turning concepts into production-ready specs. I enjoy collaborating with mills and factories worldwide, standardizing formats to speed approvals and help teams hit retailer calendars. Fluent in Spanish.

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Hi, I’m Yasmine Salcedo, a freelance fashion designer with 20+ years of experience across women’s denim, dresses/knits, and licensed programs. I’ve also contributed to men’s activewear and denim, with a reputation for fast, accurate CADs/tech packs, trims, embroidery, graphics, and clear vendor communication. Recent collaborations include Walmart licensed programs (Scoop, Terra & Sky, Jessica Simpson). And Billabong Women’s swimwear.

I’m proficient in Adobe Illustrator and PLM, excel at line buildouts, trims, and prints, and thrive on turning concepts into production-ready specs. I enjoy collaborating with mills and factories worldwide, standardizing formats to speed approvals and help teams hit retailer calendars. Fluent in Spanish.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance CAD/Apparel Graphics and Surface Pattern Designer at Republic Group
January 1, 2024 - October 21, 2025
Freelance CAD/Apparel Graphics and Surface Pattern Designer.
Freelance Designer at Globe-Tex
January 1, 2025 - October 21, 2025
Designed women’s denim bottoms, woven/knit tops & dresses for Walmart licensed programs (Scoop, Terra & Sky, Jessica Simpson) and other house brands. Created CADs, tech packs, line sheets, BOMs, and vendor-ready art files; issued fit comments and managed proto → PP → TOP with overseas vendors. Advised on wash development (lab dips/strike-offs) and standardized spec/BOM formats, improving vendor clarity and reducing revisions. Supported multiple brands over several freelance engagements, returning due to strong knowledge of OJG systems and positive performance. Developed women’s & men’s Starter uniforms/active capsules: CADs, tech packs, BOMs, and line sheets aligned to retailer calendars. Created branded trims (labels, zippers, snaps) and managed lab dips/strike-offs and wash standards with mills/factories. Consolidated trim libraries and spec templates to reduce sample rounds and shorten approval timelines.
Freelance Designer at One Jeanswear Group (Premier Brands)
January 1, 2025 - October 21, 2025
Designed across wovens, cut-and-sew knits, denim, athleisure/active; owned concept → CADs/tech packs → production handoff. Created graphics for tees/ fleece, print libraries, branded trims, hangtags, and accessories; partnered with factories on costing and construction. Standardized spec and BOM formats, improving vendor clarity and reducing revisions.
Freelance Apparel & Graphic Designer at Cintex International (Canada) - Just Some Thoughts, Tektonik Active
January 1, 2023 - October 21, 2025
Freelance apparel & graphic designer — Women’s & Men’s sportswear & activewear; CADs, tech packs, print development, and branding; traveled to Asia to work with factories.
Freelance Apparel & Graphic Tees Designer at AM Retail Group - DKNY Men’s Outlet
January 1, 2019 - October 21, 2025
Men’s sportswear; freelance apparel & graphic tees designer; produced CADs/tech packs/bom line sheets; collaborated with factories on cost, fit, delivery.
Designer at Topsville, LLC / Kohl’s (Brands: Fila, Elle, Lauren Conrad, JLo, Dana Buchman)
January 1, 2015 - October 21, 2025
Delivered CADs/tech packs/BOMs/line sheets, print & embroidery placements, trims/branding; issued fit comments and managed proto → PP → TOP with vendors. Worked on Walmart licensed girls 7–16 and Kohl’s branded lines across multiple brands.
Freelance Designer – Starter and Private Labels at Globe-Tex
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Designed women’s denim bottoms, woven/knit tops & dresses for Walmart licensed programs (Scoop, Terra & Sky, Jessica Simpson) and other house brands; created CADs, tech packs, line sheets, BOMs; issued fit comments and managed proto → PP → TOP with overseas vendors; advised on wash development and standardized spec/BOM formats.
Freelance Designer – Women’s Denim Bottom, Woven/Knits Dresses and Tops at One Jeanswear Group (Premier Brands)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2025
Designed across wovens, cut-and-sew knits, denim, and athleisure/active; owned concept → CADs/tech packs → production handoff; created graphics for tees/ fleece, print libraries, branded trims, hangtags, and accessories; partnered with factories on costing and construction; standardized spec and BOM formats to improve vendor clarity and reduce revisions.
Freelance Apparel & Graphic Designer — Women’s & Men’s Sportswear & Activewear at Cintex International (Canada)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Designed women’s & men’s sportswear and activewear; contributed to print development, trend forecasting, and technical CADs; traveled to Asia to work with factories; delivered CADs/tech packs/BOMs/line sheets and coordinated with vendors for execution.
Freelance Apparel & Graphic Tees Designer – Men's Sportswear at AM Retail Group - DKNY Men’s Outlet
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Designed men’s sportswear and graphic tees; produced CADs/tech packs/BOMs/line sheets; issued fit comments and managed proto → PP → TOP with overseas vendors; collaborated on cost, fit, and delivery.
Designer at Topsville, LLC
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Topsville (Walmart Licensed Girls 7–16) — Delivered CADs/tech packs/BOMs/line sheets, print & embroidery placements, trims/branding; issued fit comments and managed proto → PP → TOP with vendors.

Education

AAS, Fashion Design at Fashion Institute Of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1999
Surface Pattern Design Certificate in Adobe Illustrator at LinkedIn Learning
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
at Otis College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
AAS, Fashion Design at Fashion Institute Of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1999
Surface Pattern Design Certificate at LinkedIn Learning
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Surface Pattern Design at Otis College
January 1, 2022 - February 5, 2026

Qualifications

Surface Pattern Design in Adobe Illustrator Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
AAS, Fashion Design
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Surface Pattern Design Certificate – Adobe Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Surface Pattern Design
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026

Industry Experience

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