Ronit Soffer
Stamford,CT
Summary
Experienced Senior Designer with extensive background at leading seasonal collections from conception to completion, with focus on delivering creative solutions and growing business. Demonstrates creativity and leadership in team settings, ensuring high-quality design standards and collaborative success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Designer, Sweaters / Cut and Sew Knits
Steve Madden
03.2022 - Current
- Successful business growth of Sweaters - implementing strategies and on trend product development that lead to double increased sales, market share and best seller items
- Mentored junior designers to enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to the team
Senior Designer, Dresses
Tommy Hilfiger
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Designed elevated and brand-right seasonal collections for Dress floor to achieve growth objectives
Freelance Designer, Sweaters
Talbots
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Design & development for Fall/holiday Sweater Collection w
Freelance Designer
Gap
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Design & development for Womens Apparel and Baby/Toddler
Freelance Designer, Knits
Express
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Design & development for Spring 2020 Knits
Senior Designer, Contemporary & Juniors Brands
JCPenney
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Oversaw brand launch of Belle & Sky, Decree and L’amour by Nanette Lapour
- Design and Development for all private label brands on Dress pad
Designer, Wovens and Suiting
New York & Company
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Oversaw design & development for suiting separates, bottoms, Outerwear
Freelance Designer, Women’s Collection
Vineyard Vines
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Concept, Design and Development for Spring 2010 Collection and Accessories
Designer, Golf & Tennis
Polo Ralph Lauren
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Teamed with Director to develop and design Spring Collection
Associate Designer
Liz Claiborne Collection
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Design & manage team for Woven suiting separates, tops, outerwear categories
Associate Designer, Women’s Collection
Tommy Hilfiger
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Managed Wovens Development: Tops, Bottoms, Dresses, Outerwear
Education
B.F.A. - Fashion Design
Parsons School For Design
New York, NY05-2003
Bachelor of Arts -
Parsons Paris
Paris, France01-2002
Skills
- Building and developing strategic design vision and execution
- Analyze competition and industry trends
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flex PLM
Recognition
Recipient of Founder Award for Belle & Sky Brand Launch, 2015
Timeline
Senior Designer, Sweaters / Cut and Sew Knits
Steve Madden
03.2022 - Current
Senior Designer, Dresses
Tommy Hilfiger
01.2019 - 01.2021
Freelance Designer, Sweaters
Talbots
01.2019 - 12.2019
Freelance Designer
Gap
01.2019 - 12.2019
Freelance Designer, Knits
Express
01.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Designer, Contemporary & Juniors Brands
JCPenney
01.2012 - 01.2018
Designer, Wovens and Suiting
New York & Company
01.2009 - 01.2011
Freelance Designer, Women’s Collection
Vineyard Vines
01.2009 - 12.2009
Designer, Golf & Tennis
Polo Ralph Lauren
01.2008 - 12.2008
Associate Designer
Liz Claiborne Collection
01.2006 - 01.2008
Associate Designer, Women’s Collection
Tommy Hilfiger
01.2003 - 01.2006
B.F.A. - Fashion Design
Parsons School For Design
Bachelor of Arts -
Parsons Paris
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