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I'm 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 develop playful, trend-conscious graphics that blend charm with commercial appeal. I'm adept at translating complex brand visions into imaginative visual narratives that resonate with young audiences and parents alike. I have a proven track record of leading design teams, delivering high-performing seasonal collections, and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve production excellence and brand growth.…I'm 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 develop playful, trend-conscious graphics that blend charm with commercial appeal. I'm adept at translating complex brand visions into imaginative visual narratives that resonate with young audiences and parents alike. I have a proven track record of leading design teams, delivering high-performing seasonal collections, and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve production excellence and brand growth.

Kelvis Polanco

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Creative Director, +2

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I'm 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 develop playful, trend-conscious graphics that blend charm with commercial appeal. I'm adept at translating complex brand visions into imaginative visual narratives that resonate with young audiences and parents alike. I have a proven track record of leading design teams, delivering high-performing seasonal collections, and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve production excellence and brand growth.…I'm 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 develop playful, trend-conscious graphics that blend charm with commercial appeal. I'm adept at translating complex brand visions into imaginative visual narratives that resonate with young audiences and parents alike. I have a proven track record of leading design teams, delivering high-performing seasonal collections, and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve production excellence and brand growth.

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I’m 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 develop playful, trend-conscious graphics that blend charm with commercial appeal.

I’m adept at translating complex brand visions into imaginative visual narratives that resonate with young audiences and parents alike. I have a proven track record of leading design teams, delivering high-performing seasonal collections, and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve production excellence and brand growth.

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Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at The Children's Place

June 1, 2014 - Present

Leading design initiatives to develop creative solutions for children’s apparel marketing, I focus on creating visually compelling artwork across various digital platforms, ensuring brand consistency and originality.

Graphic Designer at Philly Group

January 1, 2011 - June 1, 2014

Oversaw graphic design projects from concept to completion, balancing the needs of clients and the creative vision. Collaborated with teams to produce impactful marketing materials and branding.

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, ensuring each collection maintained a unique voice while aligning with brand standards. Promoted to team lead; built a collaborative, creatively driven environment that nurtured growth and innovation among four graphic designers. Finalized all tech packs and coordinated closely with vendors to ensure precise, high-quality execution. Represented the creative team abroad by traveling to factories in China, India, and Mexico, co-developing custom print applications and techniques.

Senior Graphic Designer at The Children’s Place

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016

Created hand-drawn focused graphic collections by 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. Spearheaded a graphic rebranding initiative that drove a notable increase in graphic tee sales and elevated brand perception for both the boys and girls division of RTW. Acted as a creative liaison across merchandising, sourcing, and production, ensuring quality control, profitability, and consistency in storytelling.

Graphic Designer II at Parigi Group

April 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013

Developed trend-driven graphics for apparel and accessories—including tees, caps, and backpacks—for LRG, Lucky Brand and DKNY. Was responsible for graphics techpacks and ensured PLM system efficiency for production. Worked closely with production team to go over strike-offs and ensure graphic quality output and choose techniques that best fit the graphic.

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 2 freelance graphic designers, from concept to delivery, ensuring every product reflected brand vision. Delivered key brand presentations to leadership, including visual concepts pitched directly to Sean Combs to align with his brand’s creative identity.