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 to inform new, innovative, and on-trend packaging initiatives
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Manage print production workflows and assist in designing cost-effective hang tags and structural packaging across seasons
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Update artwork, copy, and production files based on cross-functional feedback
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Partner with global vendors on pricing, materials, and submit approvals; troubleshoot production and approval issues
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Review digital/physical submits for color, substrate quality, layout, 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 consistency across high-volume retail packaging executions
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Design and execute packaging systems for global brands, including Levi’s, Nike, Converse, Hurley, and Huggies
Generation Love Clothing | Junior Graphic Designer | Jan 2024 - March 2025
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Designed branded marketing materials and visual assets across digital channels
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Partnered with the Social Media Manager to design cohesive social media content aligned with brand strategy
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Designed email marketing campaigns and delivered production-ready assets
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Color corrected and retouched on-model and product images
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Managed image workflows, including reviewing, resizing, and organizing digital assets
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Conceptualized and designed digital creatives for website updates and advertising campaigns
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Ensured brand continuity with garments, lighting, and color consistency
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Supported end-to-end photoshoot production, including planning, on-set coordination, and asset execution
Century 21 Stores | Graphic Designer | March 2023 - Oct 2023
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Collaborated with the VP of Marketing and Art Director to drive key initiatives and brand projects
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Conceptualized and designed high-impact 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 marketing campaigns weekly
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Led development of cohesive branding for events, including logos, signage, digital advertisements, email marketing, and website assets
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Assisted in photoshoot planning and styling
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Partnered with the Social Media Manager to develop and implement content initiatives across platforms
WestFair Communications | Art Director | Oct 2020 - March 2023
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Collaborated with editorial leadership on business and lifestyle magazine design and content curation
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Directed weekly production of a digital Business Journal, overseeing research, organization, and layout design, and final delivery
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Contributed to a major magazine rebrand, elevating it into a business–lifestyle publication
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Designed promotional materials, in-house advertising, sales collateral, and custom client-specific advertisements across digital and print
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Designed weekly email newsletters and supported social, marketing, and event initiatives
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Managed daily website updates to maintain fresh, on-brand content
Cottages & Gardens Magazine | Design Intern | Jan 2019 - Aug 2019
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Collaborated directly with the Art Director to support editorial design and production workflows
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Contributed to 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