Sarafina Pavlak
Design | Print | Digital | Web
A highly creative and detail-driven designer with a strong passion for packaging, print and digital media. Known for thriving in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, I bring an organized, solutions-oriented approach to every project — from developing innovative packaging concepts to crafting cohesive brand assets across fashion, retail, and editorial. I collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams, vendors, and creative leaders to bring ideas to life while maintaining brand integrity and visual consistency. With experience spanning packaging design, marketing collateral, editorial layout, and rebranding initiatives, I stay continually inspired by emerging trends and dedicated to delivering thoughtful, elevated design solutions.
Experience​
Haddad Brands | Senior Associate Package Designer | March 2025 - present
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Conduct market research and develop concept recaps for new packaging ideas
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Support print production workflows and assist in designing cost-effective hang tags and structural packaging
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Update artwork, copy, and production files based on cross-functional feedback
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Partner with vendors on pricing, materials, and submit approvals; troubleshoot production and approval issues
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Review digital/physical submits for color, substrate quality, and finishes
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Track development progress and ensure seasonal deadlines are met by identifying and resolving risks
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Maintain brand integrity while delivering on-brand, cross-category packaging solutions
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Worked on packaging and design projects for prestigious global brands, including Hurley, Levi’s, and Huggies
Generation Love Clothing | Junior Graphic Designer | Present
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Create branded materials and marketing assets.
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Collaborate directly with the Social Media manager to design social media assets
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Execute email design layouts and provide assets for scheduling.
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Color correct and retouch garments on-model and product images.
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Review, resize, and file images
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Conceptualize and craft digital assets for website and advertisements.
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Ensure brand continuity with garments, lighting, and color consistency.
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Support all-around photoshoot production​​
Century 21 Stores | Graphic Designer | 2023
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Collaborated closely with the VP of Marketing and Art Director to drive project initiatives
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Conceptualized and crafted high-quality marketing signage, wayfinding solutions, and wall decals for in-store and back-of-house
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Contributed to the successful rebranding of the Century 21 Stores
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Designed and delivered compelling email newsletters weekly
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Led the development of cohesive brand elements for events, including logos, signage, digital ads, emails, and website signage
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Assisted in photoshoot planning and styling
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Worked with the Social Media Manager to strategize and implement content plans​
WestFair Communications | Art Director | 2020-2023
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Collaborated with editorial leadership on business and lifestyle magazine design and content curation
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Led weekly production of the digital Business Journal, including research, organization, and layout
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Contributed to a major magazine rebrand, elevating it into a business–lifestyle publication
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Created promotional materials, in-house ads, sales collateral, and client-specific advertisements
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Designed weekly email newsletters and supported social, marketing, and event initiatives
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Updated the company website daily to maintain fresh, on-brand content​
Cottages & Gardens Magazine | Design Intern | 2019
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Worked directly with the Art Director
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Contributed in designing editorial layouts for the Connecticut, New York City, and Hampton editions
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Conducted thorough research and meticulously organized photographs to enhance visual elements
Skills
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Canva
• Trello
• Figma
• Shopify​
• Mailchimp
• Outlook
• Typography
• Photography
• Illustration