Steve Saw

Adaptable multi faceted external freelance design service.
Design Direction: Trend and Color Palette Research, Design Concept Board Presentations.
Apparel Design: Full collections Wovens, Knits, Graphic Tees, Tops, Bottoms, Denim and Outerwear
Accessories Design: Bags, Hats, and Sneakers.
Graphic Design: Graphic Tees, Prints and Repeats. Expertise in a wide range of printing techniques.
Labels, Trim, & Hardware design Presentation CADS, Prints, Branding, Logo design etc.
Communicating with overseas factories/ production departments concerning deliveries, costing, fabric printing and production approvals
From initial conceptual design to finalized product, no job too big and no job too small!
Fulfilling design briefs and meeting tight deadlines, for a wide variety of clients. www.stevesawnyc.com
Clients have included but not limited to: CALVIN KLEIN, CALVIN KLEIN JEANS, CALVIN KLEIN PERFORMANCE, VERSACE 19.69 SEVEN SOULS, PACIFIC BLUE, TRIPLE 5 SOUL, TRIPLE 5 SOUL ACCESSORIES 8732 CLOTHING, KANGOL, ORIGINAL PENGUIN, ECKO UNLIMITED, AMERICAN EAGLE, CHAMPION, BLUENOTES, FASHION OVERSEAS BUREAU, SPOOGI, etc.

Overseeing day to day business operations, including design, production, and marketing, of this Premium Men's wear line. Responsible for all creative direction of brand, image and product.
Locating and liasing with factories and suppliers, to build successful manufacturing partnerships.
Developing the sales strategy, attending trade shows, presenting the line to domestic and international buyers.
Preparing and executing seasonal financial plan and budgets.
Co-ordinating the operational logistics, from design to sales and production, and shipping.
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Managing the design process from conception through to final styling for the entire product line, Men's, Ladies and Accessories, ensuring on-time delivery of all salesman samples (approx 400 SKU's) each selling season.
Responsible for the hiring, mentoring and direction of an eight person design and graphics team. Giving all trend, color, fabrication, trim and graphic direction for each season, ensuring that product is consistent with market trends and business strategy.
Daily communication with factories and in house production department for all design/fabric/ trim/fit approvals.
Making frequent international trips to oversee design and prototype development, and also for trend and market research. Making seasonal presentations of the line to Sales and Marketing departments.
Liasing with Sales Reps and Buyers for the creation of Special Make-Up styles.