Surface Print & Pattern
Textile Print &
Graphics Strategist
Graphics & Appliqué
Mónica Garrido-Lizei is a Textile Print & Graphics Strategist with over a decade of experience developing art from concept to production within premium & luxury environments.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Active Apparel Group → Senior Graphic Designer, 2021– Present
Coach → Technical Print Designer, 2020
Victoria’s Secret → CAD Designer, 2015–2020
Saramax Apparel → CAD Designer, 2014–2015
Golden Touch Imports → CAD Designer, 2011–2014
ABOUT
With 10+ years of experience developing original prints, color systems, and engineered artwork across ready-to-wear, accessories, and high-volume apparel, I have deep expertise in print development from concept through production, including hand-drawn and digital artwork, color separation, scaling, and placement.
Skills
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Creative & Strategy
Brand-Aligned Seasonal
Print Strategy
Original Print & Pattern Design
Hand-Drawn & Digital Artwork
Color Direction & Palette Development
Engineered & Placement Prints
Yard Dyes, Jacquards
& Special Fabric Developments
Visual Storytelling -
Execution & Production
Color Separations & Scaling
Screen Printing & Specialty Techniques
(Embroidery, Appliqué, Puff, Foil)
Factory-Ready Artwork
Cost-Aware Design Decision
Overseas Vendor Collaboration
Strike-Off Review
& Production Troubleshooting -
Collaboration & Leadership
Partnership with Leadership
& Cross-Functional Collaboration
(Design, Color, Merchandising, PD)
Seasonal Calendar Management
Mentorship of Junior Designers
Presentation & Concept
Communication -
Tools & Systems
Adobe Illustrator
Photoshop
Indesign
PLM: Flex & BeProduct
Browzwear 3D
NedGraphics
Microsoft Office
From Concept to Production
Known for translating heritage references and trend research into refined, production-aware prints aligned with brand identity, silhouette, and materiality, I am a highly collaborative partner to Design, Color, Merchandising, and Product Development teams.
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