Melissa Enriquez
Senior Graphic Designer & Creative Lead | Apparel, Product, Textile Prints, Color & Concept · Self-employed
San Diego, California
In My Own Words
I’m a graphic and textile print designer with over 15 years of experience turning bold ideas into striking apparel graphics, textile patterns, and fashion silhouettes. My expertise spans men’s, women’s, and kids’ categories, where I’ve consistently elevated brands with trend-driven concepts and innovative visuals.
I thrive on transforming fabric and digital media into captivating stories that connect with consumers. For me, creativity is limitless—I’m always exploring new techniques, pushing boundaries, and bringing fresh perspectives to every project.
Work Experience
Senior Graphic Graphic and Textile Print Designer
Self-employed2019 – Present
- Deliver innovative graphic, textile, and product designs for lifestyle and performance brands, ensuring trend alignment and brand consistency across apparel categories. - Oversee multiple projects with strategic time management, ensuring seamless collaboration with clients and timely execution.
Color and Concept Designer - Apparel and Accessories - ivivva
lululemon2018 – 2019
- Led color strategy, trend forecasting, print and graphics direction for apparel and accessories. - Collaborated with design, merchandising, and product development teams to introduce innovative techniques. - Engaged with the community through design rallies and events to gather valuable product feedback and strengthen brand alignment. - Created impactful textile prints and graphic placements that enhanced brand storytelling across collections.
Senior Graphic Designer - Apparel - Levi's Baby and Girls
Haddad Brands2017 – 2018
- Directed the creation of artwork for seasonal collections, ensuring alignment with style plans and the latest trends. - Developed original artwork and maintained communication with licensors to meet criteria. - Provided detailed feedback to product assurance teams on samples and art approvals.
Graphic Designer - Apparel and Accessories
Hurley2014 – 2016
- Designed impactful graphics and prints for Hurley’s women’s line, merging surf culture with trend-driven design solutions aligned with Nike’s brand ethos. - Researched and implemented emerging graphic techniques, textile applications, and material innovations to elevate seasonal collections. - Partnered with cross-functional teams to refine graphics and product concepts, ensuring alignment with performance and aesthetic goals.
Apparel Designer - Knit Tops and Graphics
Self Esteem - All Access Apparel, Inc.2013 – 2014
-Designed graphics and developed fashion silhouettes for knit tops, ensuring alignment with brand vision and market trends -Created detailed garment construction, including CADs and specifications for apparel, streamlining production and maintaining design integrity -Led a team of 4 to develop cohesive collections, overseeing the creative process from concept to execution
Apparel Designer - Knit Tops and Graphics - Juniors Apparel
Unger Fabrik LLC2012 – 2013
-Oversaw artwork creation by direct reports and freelancers, ensuring design quality and consistency across projects -Designed apparel graphics and silhouettes for presentations to major retailers, including Macy’s, Wet Seal, Tilly’s, and PacSun -Conducted market research in the juniors category to identify and develop emerging design trends Designed knit tops, from initial sketches through production fittings, managing the process to ensure design integrity from concept to final product
Apparel Graphic Designer - Graphic Tees & Textile Prints - Women’s Contemporary
Jaya Apparel Group, LLC2010 – 2011
-Created original graphics for brands including Patterson J. Kincaid, Elizabeth and James, Steve Madden, and Disney -Provided designers with custom textile designs to complement seasonal collections -Produced detailed computer-aided sketches for all garments, ensuring accuracy and clarity for production
Apparel Graphic Designer - Rusty North America
La Jolla Group2007 – 2009
-Designed t-shirt graphics for women's collections, aligning with seasonal themes and brand vision -Managed daily communication with vendors to ensure high-quality product delivery and timely execution -Directed photo shoots, ensuring the final imagery captured the desired look and feel for each season
Art Department Intern
TumYeto - Toy Machine Skateboards2006 – 2006
-Contributed to the production of bi-yearly catalogs, ensuring timely and accurate completion -Designed page layouts, photographed products, and performed color correction to enhance visual presentation -Gained expertise in creating detailed technical packages for vendors, ensuring smooth production processes
Education
Business Class
2020 – 2020