Steven Hoffman

Freelance projects for: Heat Holders, Appareline Inc., Vivienne Tam, Moi Meme, Christian Francis Roth, Judy's Group, Mari Dade, Ann Taylor, S Nemeroff, Carmen Marc Valvo
* Developed design concepts for various projects including menswear and womenswear
* Researched market trends and color stories
* Created technical sketches with interior and construction details of garments
* Communicated fit and design comments for protos in tech packs for overseas factories

· Oversaw research and inspiration for seasonal design concepts, color palette, print direction and silhouettes enhancing the creative process and ensuring alignment with brand vision
· Led team of designers and interns fostering a collaborative environment and streamlining design operations
· Designed, sketched figures and developed technical flats for cohesive seasonal collections
· Created initial technical packages for overseas proto development, and oversee sample execution
· Partnered with tech design to review samples, and communicate comments and fit corrections to factory
· Innovated signature prints and embellishments in collaboration with the CAD team and embroiderers, contributing to the brand's distinctive aesthetic and market differentiation
· Communicated with product design team on all fabric and trim development, color lab-dips, pitch sheets, and print strike-offs

* Conceptualized and designed high end uni-sex vegan collections from research to completion
* Directed fittings and supervised patternmakers as well as pattern revisions
* Responsible for research and development of fabrics trims hardware yarn etc.
* Created and merchandised the line plan and line sheets
* Provided detailed instructions for sample production domestic factories

* Designed eveningwear for monthly deliveries according to line plan
* Created tech packs and updated information for overseas sample making
* Managed design team and in-house atelier according to time and action calendar
* Coordinated with technical design, merchandising, sales, and production departments

* Designed according to seasonal merchandise plan for all woven categories
* Researched fashion trends, vintage garments and images to develop the line
* Created tech packs and updated information for execution by overseas manufacturers
* Developed seam treatments, trim techniques and finishing details

* Developed design concepts and color stories through inspiration research
* Sourced and selected fabrics and trims
* Initiated detailed line plan and time in action calendar
* Managed production of sample collection development with domestic factories

* Directed design concepts, color palettes, print and fabric selection for full collection
* Created inspiration boards with research images
* Developed brand signature identifiers: logos, graphics, zipper-pull, and seam treatments
* Interviewed and pre-screened candidates for various positions in building of team
* Initiated sketches and design information for tech packs to communicate with factories overseas
* Managed fittings with tech designers and provided design and fit comments of protos

* Designed collection with a focus on tailored pieces
* Research of vintage garments and house archive sources
* Translated design concepts and color stories from inspiration boards
* Created tech packs and updated information for overseas manufacturers

* Designed for pre-collections based on seasonal merchandise plan
* Researched vintage garments and visual image inspiration
* Developed design concepts, color stories and fabric direction for runway shows
* Created finishing details, embellishment techniques and surface texture manipulations
* Updated sketches and fitting information with atelier and overseas manufacturers

* Explored 3D draping to develop design concepts, silhouette, proportion
* Created finished toiles and first patterns for over half the collection
* Attended Premier Vision Paris and participated in fabric selection
* Led team of design assistants and interns
* Coordinated with domestic factories execution of protos

* Designed complete RTW collection based on inspiration research
* Created hand rendered illustrations for line presentations to license partners
* Attended international fabric tradeshows and participated in fabric and trim selection
* Travelled to factories for fittings to provide fit and style comments