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I’m a fashion designer with a robust background in denim, sportswear, lifestyle/surf, and active wear across men’s and women’s categories. I excel at technical packets, fashion illustration and flat sketching using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and I’ve led design-to-production workflows, including PLM implementations and fit development, with extensive travel to China and Hawaii for production and inspiration. As a team leader, I’ve built design rooms, trained staff on PLM processes, and collaborated closely with sales, development, and production teams to deliver efficient SKUs and compelling product stories. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love turning bold ideas into best-selling products.…I’m a fashion designer with a robust background in denim, sportswear, lifestyle/surf, and active wear across men’s and women’s categories. I excel at technical packets, fashion illustration and flat sketching using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and I’ve led design-to-production workflows, including PLM implementations and fit development, with extensive travel to China and Hawaii for production and inspiration. As a team leader, I’ve built design rooms, trained staff on PLM processes, and collaborated closely with sales, development, and production teams to deliver efficient SKUs and compelling product stories. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love turning bold ideas into best-selling products.

Danika Cervantes

Designer, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, +2

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I’m a fashion designer with a robust background in denim, sportswear, lifestyle/surf, and active wear across men’s and women’s categories. I excel at technical packets, fashion illustration and flat sketching using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and I’ve led design-to-production workflows, including PLM implementations and fit development, with extensive travel to China and Hawaii for production and inspiration. As a team leader, I’ve built design rooms, trained staff on PLM processes, and collaborated closely with sales, development, and production teams to deliver efficient SKUs and compelling product stories. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love turning bold ideas into best-selling products.…I’m a fashion designer with a robust background in denim, sportswear, lifestyle/surf, and active wear across men’s and women’s categories. I excel at technical packets, fashion illustration and flat sketching using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and I’ve led design-to-production workflows, including PLM implementations and fit development, with extensive travel to China and Hawaii for production and inspiration. As a team leader, I’ve built design rooms, trained staff on PLM processes, and collaborated closely with sales, development, and production teams to deliver efficient SKUs and compelling product stories. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love turning bold ideas into best-selling products.

Available to hire

I’m a fashion designer with a robust background in denim, sportswear, lifestyle/surf, and active wear across men’s and women’s categories. I excel at technical packets, fashion illustration and flat sketching using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and I’ve led design-to-production workflows, including PLM implementations and fit development, with extensive travel to China and Hawaii for production and inspiration.

As a team leader, I’ve built design rooms, trained staff on PLM processes, and collaborated closely with sales, development, and production teams to deliver efficient SKUs and compelling product stories. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love turning bold ideas into best-selling products.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Portuguese

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

Men’s Designer: Tees, Mainline Woven Bottoms, Socks / PLM Training Project Manager at United Legwear & Apparel Co. / Hurley Brand

March 1, 2020 - Present

Led design for men’s tees, mainline woven bottoms, and socks; PLM training liaison between the OC office and PLM service team; redesigned sock styles for MOQ efficiency and aligned with sales on demand; created seasonal color palettes for the design and graphic teams.

Men’s Designer: Tees, Socks and Sandal Designer & PLM Training Project Manager / Puma Women’s Swimwear Designer at United Legwear & Apparel Co.

July 1, 2025 - October 17, 2025

Project-managed mainline design to production; introduced new bodies and fabrics for men’s tees; collaborated with New York Puma team on women’s swim line; authored company-wide PLM training guide and trained OC staff during PLM transition.

Men’s Fleece Designer at Hurley

July 1, 2023 - October 17, 2025

Popularized new fleece styles using newly sourced fabrications; collaborated with the fit team to create new fleece block bodies; contributed to menswear trend direction.

Men’s SMU Designer at Hurley

March 1, 2020 - October 17, 2025

Focused on CAD requests and orders across accounts; worked with sales reps and buyers on development and fit; coordinated with the fit team to adjust fits and delivered presentation boards under tight deadlines.

Designer/ CAD Artist, Junior/Junior Plus at Cleo Apparel

April 1, 2019 - October 17, 2025

Focused on seasonal trends, reinventing best-selling bodies; created new tech packs and fit system; trained production team; maintained CAD deadlines and led WIP fits.

Girls: Import Designer/Merchandiser, Junior/Junior Plus, Missy/Missy Plus at National Stores, Fallas Paredes

March 1, 2018 - October 17, 2025

Developed and merchandised entire lines for junior/missy and missy plus; led fittings and WIP; sourced and placed orders with factories; approved lab dips and bulk submits; maintained line sheets and strong cross-border communication.

Freelance Design, CAD Artist and Technical Design at Various clients (Jerry Leigh, Hybrid, Jill Roberts, Alo Yoga, Cherokee, Hot Topic, Seven7 Jeans)

May 1, 2016 - October 17, 2025

Lead CAD artist and technical design for multiple brands; established tech pack templates; created trend boards and line sheets; trained production teams; managed sample rooms and WIP processes; bridged design, CAD and graphics workflows.

Girls Senior Associate Denim Designer for Boom Boom Jeans at Blue Planet International

August 1, 2012 - October 17, 2025

Traveled to China and Hong Kong for production oversight; led fittings and developed standard denim fits; contributed to trend forecasting and line development; coordinated overseas vendor communication.

Associate Designer for Urban Behavior Juniors Sportswear at Clothing for Modern Times

February 1, 2011 - October 17, 2025

Led fittings and developed standard fits for denim and outerwear; guided trend forecasting, mood boards and line development; managed overseas communications with China and India for development to production.