Avi Zharzhavsky

Graphic and Packaging Designer | FIT Alum

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

A multidisciplinary designer who received an AAS in Communication Design and BFA in Packaging Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. A youthful free spirit, infusing eclectic and exuberant energy and their fashion, art, and design. Super keen on learning and constantly evolving!

Experience

  • Centric Brands (Hybrid)
    • Associate Graphic Designer
      Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

      - Developing branded trims for kids licensed apparel across multiple heritage brands including Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Timberland, and Nautica -Designing labels, hangtags, and bellybands from brand assets, overseeing factory submissions to ensure accuracy and execution

    • Assistant Graphic Artist
      Feb 2024 - Nov 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Freelance Packaging Designer at Fenomenal
    Jul 2023 - Aug 2023 · 2 mos

    • Drafted new concepts for secondary packaging box designs in the food/beverage category • Generated ideas for primary product packaging and translated it across various structures • Refined product details and prepared dielines for print production

  • Experience Advisor at Onward Israel
    Jan 2023 - Jun 2023 · 6 mos

  • Packaging Design Intern at Fenomenal
    Feb 2023 - May 2023 · 4 mos

    • Sketched up concepts for product variants • Developed product extensions within consumer packaged goods in the food and beverage category • Finalized photoshop renders for client presentation

  • Visual Merchandiser at Blue Tree
    Mar 2022 - Dec 2022 · 10 mos

    • Created and set up eye-catching displays that led customers through the store • Managed relations with high profile client base, working to create personalized gifts and outfits • Memorized extensive range of brands to give product knowledge on origin, price, and material of items • Handled large sums of money during register transactions and online orders