LEADERSHIP PROFILE
January 2025: Partner / Poleshuck Design Inc.
•Partner at a multidisciplinary design studio specializing in Graphic Design, 3D Visualization, Animation,
Technical Drawing, Installation and Project Management.
2016 - 2024: Vice President of Graphic Design and CAD, The Americas / Tommy Hilfiger
•Managed a team of 14 CAD and Graphic Designers (4 directors, 7 designers and 3 freelancer).
•Brand identity across gender, age and product category for retail and wholesale tiered channels.
•Seasonal graphic design, print and pattern direction for Mens, Womens, Kids, Home and Accessories.
•Graphic design, print and pattern direction to all brand licensees: G-III, Centric, Delta Galil and The Underwear Group.
•Partnered with cross functional leadership in Europe, Asia and the Americas to drive business goals.
2008 - 2015 Graphic Design Director / J. Crew Group Inc.
•Managed a team of 4 freelance designers
•Brand identity on trim, labeling, on-product marketing and graphic design.
•Global travel for seasonal graphic design direction and concept.
•Created the brand identity for: Wallace & Barnes, Point Sur Denim and J. Crew Baby.
•Created in-store signage and marketing for The Liquor Store: J. Crew’s first Men’s store.
•Increased brand market share through co-branded collaborations and third party brand partnerships.
2006 - 2007 Director Trim Research And Development / Gap Inc. North America
•Managed staff and budget for team of 2.
•Responsible for brand identity through trim, labeling and on product marketing.
•Attended industry shows worldwide to stay abreast of the latest developments.
•Presented new and innovative trim developments to design teams at the start of each season.
•Partnered with factory leads on the production of all trim for Mens and Womens.
ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Senior Graphic Designer / Gap International, Japan and Europe / Men’s and Women’s Design
Senior Graphic Designer / Tommy Hilfiger Jeans / Men’s Design
Design Director / Rocawear Juniors / Junior Women’s Design
Graphic Design Manager / Polo Jeans Company / Men’s and Women’s Design
Senior Graphic Designer / Polo Ralph Lauren / Men’s Design Polo Sport and Sportswear
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
•Increased revenue of the Tommy Hilfiger Graphic T-shirt business from $102M to $180M in sales - 2016 - 2019.
•Brand Merchandising Award 2017 / Tommy Hilfiger Graphic Design Department
•Brand Identity Marketing Award 2018 / Tommy Hilfiger Graphic Design Department
•TedTalk Speaker / Amsterdam, Netherlands 2018
•Co-Chairperson / PVH Inclusion & Diversity Business Resource Group
•Brand Ambassador / PF Flyers