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Hi there — I’m Milena, a Fashion Designer, Technical Designer, and Brand Growth Strategist helping companies define their market position and turn clarity into measurable results. With 18+ years in the NYC fashion, wellness, and lifestyle industries — including launching and scaling my own brand — I combine deep creative and technical expertise with hands-on business strategy to help brands design smarter, develop faster, and grow sustainably. My work includes fashion design, technical design, product development, apparel production, and brand & growth strategy — supporting brands in clarifying their identity, improving fit and product quality, and building growth-focused strategies. Here’s how I can help your brand grow: ➕ Fashion & Technical Design – Creative direction, concept development, sketching, flats, patternmaking, tech packs, construction details, trims, and fit development. ➕ Apparel Development & Production – End-to-end development, sourcing, costing, line planning, and production management with domestic and overseas factories. ➕ Brand Positioning & Identity – Market research, competitive analysis, target customer profiles, and visual direction that sharpen your brand’s unique positioning. ➕ Go-to-Market (GTM) & B2B Strategy – Launch planning, sales strategy, pricing, wholesale programs, brand partnerships, influencer collaborations, and distribution strategy. ➕ Business Growth & Partnership Strategy – Aligning design, operations, and marketing to improve visibility, drive revenue, and support long-term scaling. I’ve worked across fashion, lifestyle, wellness, and pet categories, helping brands sharpen their identity, streamline development, and scale through strategic execution and creative precision. If this sounds aligned with your goals, let’s explore how we can build something strong together.

I am a well-experienced, highly skilled, and accomplished apparel designer, with expertise in a niche range of styles including 3D Design, technical outerwear, functional and utilitarian designs, activewear, and graphics. I am equipped with the ability to create entire collections from the design of cut and sew to developing trims to graphics as well as all follow through in the production stage.

Hi there 👋 New to this platform, but definitely NOT new to the industry. Excited to work with you! As an experienced fashion designer with a background at companies like Calvin Klein, Theory, and Derek Lam, I specialize in transforming ideas into reality—from concept to final sample. I’ve built a strong network of vendors and have deep knowledge of the product development process, ensuring smooth collaboration with factories and mills. I’m also skilled in digital tools to create prints, patterns, and 3D visuals. Key Skills: Illustration, Graphic Design, Garment Construction, Material Sourcing & Selection, Factory Liaison Software Proficiency: Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, Clo 3D, Blender, Procreate If you're looking for someone with industry experience and knowledge, let’s work together!

Fashion designer with five years of industry experience designing women's apparel for brands like Old Navy, Banana Republic, Zac Posen, Akris, and Jenny Yoo. I can help you by creating CADs/fashion illustrations, tech packs with technical flats, and doing concept/design development for your brand. I have professional experience across all women's categories, having designed activewear/loungewear at Old Navy, ready-to-wear tops, dresses, skirts, pants, outerwear, and suits at Banana Republic, eveningwear/luxury products at Zac Posen and Akris, and presently bridal at Jenny Yoo.

I’m a highly experienced jewelry designer with 13+ years in the industry, specializing in turning concepts into production-ready designs that are both beautiful and manufacturable (Software: Rhino, MatrixGold, ZBrush). Whether you’re a luxury brand, a private designer, or launching your first jewelry line, I can take your idea from sketch to 3D model to final piece, engineered to cast cleanly and assemble flawlessly. I’ve worked with top jewelers, setters, and casting houses across New York, managing every step of the design process in gold, platinum, silver, or brass. As a former co-owner of a boutique jewelry design studio in NYC’s diamond district, I’ve personally overseen thousands of designs, learning exactly what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to both design and production. ⸻ Availability & Fit: My schedule tends to fill up quickly, and I usually take on only 1–2 new clients per quarter to make sure every project gets the attention and precision it deserves. With that said, I’m always open to exploring a potential fit, especially if the style, workflow, and expectations align well for both of us. If you’re looking to: • Save time on design revisions • Avoid costly production mistakes • Launch a line with confidence Then you’re in the right place. Designing jewelry is still a joy for me, and no matter what stage you’re at, I guarantee I’ll bring a ton of value. ⸻ Services: ✔️ Jewelry Design (Concept Sketches) ✔️ Precision 3D CAD Modeling (Engineered for Casting & Assembly) ✔️ Wax Printing & Prototyping (Quick Turnaround) ✔️ Sample Production in Brass, Silver, Gold, or Platinum ✔️ Manufacturing Consulting (U.S. & Overseas) ✔️ High-End Photography

✴ Upwork Top 1% Talent - Expert Vetted With 15+ years of building premium brands across the US, LATAM, and Europe, I deliver structured Brand Positioning and Identity engagements for B2B, B2C, lifestyle, fintech, and CPG brands. Each project includes competitive analysis, SWOT, audience and positioning frameworks, brand architecture, archetype definition, and a complete visual identity system (logo, color, typography, photography direction, Figma prototype, and social visual framework). The result is a comprehensive brand guidelines document designed to support long-term consistency, clarity, and growth. Awards and Recognition • New York Festivals Award • TikTok Award – Best Financial Channel Strategy • Wall Street Online Marketing Award • Asociación Argentina de Marketing Award • National Costume Museum Honoree – Founder and Creative Director of MIIST, featured in Harper’s Bazaar, Vanidades, and Buenos Aires Fashion Week Jury Roles • Grand Juror, New York Festivals Awards • Juror, Shorty Impact Awards • Juror, A’ Design Awards