Sudan Huffman Email & Phone Number

Portland, OR, US

Portland, Oregon Area

• Led end-to-end development of innovative apparel for clients like Sun Day Red, Unless Collective, KUIU and Pokémon, aligning designs with brand ethos to meet market trends and boost brand reputation.
• Collaborated with company owners and executives to strategically design performance-driven collections tailored to each client’s consumer base.
• Spearheaded domestic and international factory collaborations, managing the entire product lifecycle—from technical pack development to production— resulting in the successful launch of high-performance outerwear.
• Advised creative teams and factory partners on construction techniques, grading, cost optimization, manufacturing methods, and fabric choices to achieve optimal performance and aesthetic goals.
• Authored detailed product specifications and construction instructions, translating design intent and providing alternative solutions to maintain brand integrity.
• Conducted fit sessions, adjusting patterns as needed to ensure superior fit and functionality for high-performance wear.

Portland, Oregon

• Partnered with the head designer in Italy to develop innovative, performance-focused collections each season, tailored to meet the needs of diverse global markets for Castelli.
• Designed high-performance apparel worn by elite cycling teams, including Cannondale (2015-2016) and Team Sky (2017), enhancing brand visibility and reputation.
• Conducted in-depth trend analysis, gathered consumer feedback, and evaluated competitor products to assemble seasonal collections that were both “consumer-right” and “market-right.”
• Collaborated closely with the Brand Manager and Design Director to align seasonal designs with the overall product vision and brand positioning.
• Presented collections at seasonal global design reviews, effectively communicating design concepts and market alignment.
• Selected materials based on functionality, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring alignment with each design’s purpose and brand standards.

Portland, Oregon Area

• Developed seasonal accessory collections for the global market, delivering designs that resonated across diverse regions and consumer bases.
• Created detailed design sketches for product technical packets, facilitating clear communication of design intent for seamless production.
• Collaborated directly with global factories to guide the development of collections, ensuring product quality and design accuracy.
• Compiled comprehensive documentation, including technical packets, bill of materials, and graphic schematics, enabling efficient factory processes.
• Produced production-ready sublimation artwork for digital and screen printing, ensuring high-quality and consistent output across designs.
• Partnered with the Director of Product Development and Senior Patternmaker to enhance factory documentation, including technical illustrations and diagrams, streamlining procedures and boosting production efficiency.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Apparel Design

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Fine And Studio Arts

Activities and Societies: Sigma Kappa