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Hi, I’m Mary P. Crowell, a design and art direction professional with over 20 years in the retail industry. I specialize in sleepwear, lounge wear, slippers, and accessories across genders and sizes for a wide range of retailers. I excel at leading teams, setting direction, and partnering with company leaders to design marketable products. I’m hands‑on in all areas of the design process—from concept and color to print, graphics, branding, and social media. I collaborate with production partners to deliver final products and translate trends into compelling lines. My experience includes consulting and leadership roles at The Children’s Place, Horizon Hosiery Imports, J.E.M. International, and various startups. I’ve built strong relationships with cross‑functional partners, developed color palettes and CADs, and produced catalogs and presentation boards that communicate brand stories effectively.…Hi, I’m Mary P. Crowell, a design and art direction professional with over 20 years in the retail industry. I specialize in sleepwear, lounge wear, slippers, and accessories across genders and sizes for a wide range of retailers. I excel at leading teams, setting direction, and partnering with company leaders to design marketable products. I’m hands‑on in all areas of the design process—from concept and color to print, graphics, branding, and social media. I collaborate with production partners to deliver final products and translate trends into compelling lines. My experience includes consulting and leadership roles at The Children’s Place, Horizon Hosiery Imports, J.E.M. International, and various startups. I’ve built strong relationships with cross‑functional partners, developed color palettes and CADs, and produced catalogs and presentation boards that communicate brand stories effectively.

Mary P. Crowell

Art Director, Designer, Creative Director, +4

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Hi, I’m Mary P. Crowell, a design and art direction professional with over 20 years in the retail industry. I specialize in sleepwear, lounge wear, slippers, and accessories across genders and sizes for a wide range of retailers. I excel at leading teams, setting direction, and partnering with company leaders to design marketable products. I’m hands‑on in all areas of the design process—from concept and color to print, graphics, branding, and social media. I collaborate with production partners to deliver final products and translate trends into compelling lines. My experience includes consulting and leadership roles at The Children’s Place, Horizon Hosiery Imports, J.E.M. International, and various startups. I’ve built strong relationships with cross‑functional partners, developed color palettes and CADs, and produced catalogs and presentation boards that communicate brand stories effectively.…Hi, I’m Mary P. Crowell, a design and art direction professional with over 20 years in the retail industry. I specialize in sleepwear, lounge wear, slippers, and accessories across genders and sizes for a wide range of retailers. I excel at leading teams, setting direction, and partnering with company leaders to design marketable products. I’m hands‑on in all areas of the design process—from concept and color to print, graphics, branding, and social media. I collaborate with production partners to deliver final products and translate trends into compelling lines. My experience includes consulting and leadership roles at The Children’s Place, Horizon Hosiery Imports, J.E.M. International, and various startups. I’ve built strong relationships with cross‑functional partners, developed color palettes and CADs, and produced catalogs and presentation boards that communicate brand stories effectively.

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Hi, I’m Mary P. Crowell, a design and art direction professional with over 20 years in the retail industry. I specialize in sleepwear, lounge wear, slippers, and accessories across genders and sizes for a wide range of retailers. I excel at leading teams, setting direction, and partnering with company leaders to design marketable products. I’m hands‑on in all areas of the design process—from concept and color to print, graphics, branding, and social media. I collaborate with production partners to deliver final products and translate trends into compelling lines.

My experience includes consulting and leadership roles at The Children’s Place, Horizon Hosiery Imports, J.E.M. International, and various startups. I’ve built strong relationships with cross‑functional partners, developed color palettes and CADs, and produced catalogs and presentation boards that communicate brand stories effectively.

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Work Experience

Consultant – Design & Direction; Freelance Designer & Art Director at Self-employed / Freelance

March 1, 2012 - October 29, 2025

Conceptualize trend direction and design private label sleep, lounge wear, slipper and accessory lines for start-up businesses and sourcing companies; coordinate freelance art and design staff; shop local markets and assemble trend boards; research and develop color palettes and stories; develop CADs and presentation boards; collaborate with production partners to execute final product; clients include Ruum American Kids Wear, Delia's, Horizon Hosiery, Mission Athlete Care, Kidpik, threesixtybrands, ASHKO, LZRD Tech, TURBOdry and AFA Global Sourcing.

Design Director: Accessories, Sleepwear, Swimwear (all sizes & genders) at The Children's Place

February 1, 2012 - February 1, 2012

Manage and direct design and art teams (staff of 7); develop relationships with cross-functional partners to facilitate design decisions; conceptualize and execute boys' and girls' accessories, sleepwear, and swimwear across all sizes and genders; provide trend direction and creative input through competitor research, trend services, design shows, and retail shopping; implement the brand's creative vision in collaboration with design leadership.

Design Director / Artist at J.E.M. International Inc.

June 1, 2004 - June 1, 2004

Design all lines, prints, screens, appliqués, and embroidery for junior, missy, and children's sleepwear and casual shoes; design catalogs and presentation boards for all lines; communicate with overseas factories regarding production and materials.

Senior Designer: Slippers, Casual Shoes at Horizon Hosiery Imports

February 1, 2006 - February 1, 2006

Design all lines, prints, screens, appliqués, and embroideries for junior and children's slippers and casual shoes; work with customers from concept to finished product on custom projects and licensed products; design catalogs and presentation boards for all lines; communicate with overseas factories regarding production and materials.

Consultant; Design & Direction at Freelance / Self-employed

March 1, 2012 - November 3, 2025

Conceived, directed, and designed private label sleepwear, lounge wear, slipper and accessory lines for startup businesses and sourcing companies. Coordinated freelance art and design staff. Sourced local markets and compiled trend boards. Researched and developed color palettes and stories; developed CADs and presentation boards; collaborated with production partners to execute final products.

Design Director/ Artist at J.E.M. International Inc.

June 1, 2004 - June 1, 2004

Designed all lines, prints, screens, appliqués, and embroideries for junior, missy, and children's sleepwear and casual shoes. Designed catalogs and presentation boards for all lines. Communicated with overseas factories regarding production and materials.

Consultant - Design & Direction (Freelance Designer & Art Director)

March 1, 2012 - November 3, 2025

Conceptualize, trend-direct, and design private label sleepwear, lounge wear, slippers, and accessories lines for startups and sourcing companies. Coordinate freelance art and design staff; shop local markets to assemble trend boards; research and develop color palettes and color stories; develop CADs and presentation boards; collaborate with production partners to execute final product. Clients included Rum American Kid's Wear, Delia's, Horizon Hosiery, Mission Athlete Care, Kidpik, threesixtybrands, ASHKO, LZRD Tech, TURBODry, and AFA Global Sourcing.

Senior Designer at Horizon Hosiery Imports

February 1, 2006 - February 1, 2006

Designed all lines, prints, screens, appliqués, and embroideries for junior and children's slippers and casual shoes. Worked with customers from concept to finished product on custom projects and licensed products. Designed catalogs and presentation boards for all lines. Communicated with overseas factories regarding production and materials.

Design Director/Artist at J.E.M. International Inc.

June 1, 2004 - June 1, 2004