Kelly Martinez

Kelly Martinez is an experienced professional in the swimwear design industry, currently serving as Associate Design Director at SWIM USA since November 2017, where responsibilities include overseeing the design for kids' swimwear brands. Prior to this role, Kelly held positions such as Senior Designer at Bentex, focusing on women's swimwear brands, and Freelance Designer for various companies, contributing to women's swimwear lines for Target and designing a trendy girl's swimwear line. Additional experience includes designing original collections and profiles for swimwear divisions at Decor Apparel and Trimera Brands, as well as working on a variety of private label swimwear for major retailers while at Ocean Waves/Riv Star Apparel. Kelly began a design career with foundational experience as an Associate Designer at OceanFront Properties/A.H. Schreiber Company. Educationally, Kelly holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design from Moore College of Art & Design, obtained in 2009.