I am a versatile creative leader with a background spanning graphic design, art direction, and full-scale product design, development, and production. I’ve spent my career building brands across apparel, jewelry, social media, styling, visual merchandising, retail pop-ups, and events. After taking time to focus on family and upskilling in e-commerce design, I’m eager to return to work in a part-time capacity and bring my multidisciplinary experience to a forward-thinking team, driving creative excellence while aligning with my current schedule.

Cheryl May Corpus

I am a versatile creative leader with a background spanning graphic design, art direction, and full-scale product design, development, and production. I’ve spent my career building brands across apparel, jewelry, social media, styling, visual merchandising, retail pop-ups, and events. After taking time to focus on family and upskilling in e-commerce design, I’m eager to return to work in a part-time capacity and bring my multidisciplinary experience to a forward-thinking team, driving creative excellence while aligning with my current schedule.

Available to hire

I am a versatile creative leader with a background spanning graphic design, art direction, and full-scale product design, development, and production. I’ve spent my career building brands across apparel, jewelry, social media, styling, visual merchandising, retail pop-ups, and events.

After taking time to focus on family and upskilling in e-commerce design, I’m eager to return to work in a part-time capacity and bring my multidisciplinary experience to a forward-thinking team, driving creative excellence while aligning with my current schedule.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance
May 1, 2025 - Present
Graphic design and product development with production coordination for client brands; remote collaborations and flexible projects.
Experience Design & Production Manager at Worktones
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Maintained supplier relationships, improved design & production processes, managed client expectations on design, production timing and pricing; set up vendor agreements and terms manuals; timeline management; vendor communication; pricing negotiations; sample & fit approvals; range sign-off; sample purchasing.
Accessories Designer at Carla Zampatti
July 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Design, development and range planning for accessories – handbags, footwear, jewelry, scarves; sourcing new suppliers and Italian tanneries; creating critical path; vendor agreements; technical specification sheets; ensuring timelines and brand integrity; vendor management and sample approvals; production QC.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
June 1, 2020 - July 2, 2022
Freelance graphic design work for branding, marketing collateral, and digital assets; focus on visual identity and e-commerce friendly design.
Head of Design at Sunnylife
September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
Led creative team; collaborated with Creative Director and stakeholders to develop original concepts; oversaw product, packaging, print, web, social, visual merchandising, and brand projects; improved processes; mentored junior designers.
Experience Design Manager at Yoobi
June 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019
Researched global markets to identify trends; managed a team of senior designers and freelancers; created seasonal color palettes and mood boards; range planning and merchandise product assortment; monitored sales performance and applied data to new season development; collaborated with sales, product development & marketing; directed production art and packaging concepts.
Product Design Manager at BAN.DO
March 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Led product design for apparel, handbags, and gifts; trend forecasting and range planning; vendor communications; pricing alignment with brand strategy; critical path & calendar management; production logistics; shared development updates with LA, Kentucky, and Hong Kong teams.
Product Design Manager at Bandol
November 1, 2015 - March 1, 2018
Managed apparel and accessory product design, technical design, production art, and product development; trend forecasting; range planning and merchandise product assortment; vendor relations; pricing; calendar management; production logistics; coordinated with LA, Kentucky, and Hong Kong teams.
Freelance Designer at New York City
August 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
Freelance fashion/product design projects and fashion-week event production; graphic, product, and packaging design.
Experience Designer - Women’s Accessories, Footwear, and Jewelry at Oroton
July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2015
Led experience design across women’s accessories, footwear, and jewelry; trend research, range planning, and collaboration with production teams; development of seasonal ranges and artwork; mentoring junior designers; cross-department collaboration with merchandising and marketing.
Junior Designer at Oroton
July 1, 2007 - July 1, 2008
Ranged on experience design and product development; assisted with seasonal design, development, and range planning; collaborated with pattern makers and production teams.
Design Assistant (Part-Time) at Oroton
April 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
Support for design, development, stock planning, fittings, and communications; assisted with sample approvals and range sign-off.
Design Assistant (Part-Time) at Alice McCall
December 1, 2005 - July 1, 2006
Sourcing and development support for women’s apparel; design & development of diffusion line; creating technical packages for suppliers; sample management and approvals.
Design Assistant (Part-Time) at Ruthless Productions
November 1, 2003 - February 1, 2004
Trend, product and market research; support for design & development; sample management; showroom merchandising.
Design Assistant at Shakuhachi
August 1, 2006 - April 1, 2007
Design and development for women’s and men’s apparel; knitwear, footwear, jewelry and leather accessories; technical packaging; range planning; sample management; showrooms and merchandising support.
Graphic Designer at Colin Iremonger Advertising
August 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003
Designed print collateral for Accor Hotels (Australia & New Zealand): catalogs, brochures, billboards, mailouts, and advertising assets; maintained marketing guidelines.

Education

Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design at The Fashion Design Studio Sydney
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Certificate IV in Fashion Design at Fashion Business Intelligence Colleges
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Certificate IV in Graphic Design at Shillington College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education