Surface Print & Pattern

Textile Print &
Graphic Design

Graphics & Appliqués

Graphic Art Direction

Seasonal Visual Systems

Print & Color Direction

Brand Alignment

Creative Governance

Art Authorship

Graphic Art Direction Seasonal Visual Systems Print & Color Direction Brand Alignment Creative Governance Art Authorship

Mónica Garrido-Lizei is a
Textile Print & Graphic Designer
with over a decade of experience in concept to print production and color execution across apparel businesses.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Active Apparel Group → Senior Designer, 2021–
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, Mónica has deep expertise in print development from concept through production, including hand-drawn and digital artwork, color separation, scaling, and placement.

Skills

  • Creative & Strategy

    Seasonal Print Stories
    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, they are a highly collaborative partner to Design, Color, Merchandising, and Product Development teams.

LET’S TALK

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