Sonja Griesemer Email & Phone Number

- Building original first samples for multiple design categories including knit and woven dresses, tops, rompers, jumpsuits, sets, bottoms, and more- Collaborate with Fashion design and other cross functional teams to execute samples with desired fit and styling at all stages of development as well as other special projects-Draft and revise patterns using.

Greater Philadelphia Area

- Pattern styles consistent with designer’s vision - Cut first samples, matching stripes and engineered layouts as needed - Organize cut-work, yardage, and other various parts of the Sample Room - Discuss design details with designers and sample makers to achieve desired specifications and ideal construction- Maintain line sheets, tracking progress.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Bryn Mawr, PA

- Assist in designing the Ready to Wear and Couture lines- Assist in developing new patterns for the Ready to Wear and Couture lines- Develop patterns to client's measurements for custom garments- Cut out garments, matching plaids and stripes precisely-Assist with beading, embellishment, and sewing muslins when needed-Communicate with suppliers, ordering.

Philadelphia

• Communicate with Free People dress design team, creating garments based on their sketches and inspiration
• Suggesting modifications based on technical requirements
• Drape and pattern garments to create samples
• Adjust patterns after fittings before sending them out for production

• Design effective product displays creating customer interest
• Interact with customers in all stages from greeting to sales
• Process cash and credit transactions
• Clean and maintain the shop from open to close as a key holder

Philadelphia, PA

- Complete hand sewing alterations including lace placement, beading reconstruction/repairs, adding lingerie straps, bra cups, and other embellishments-Patterning- Complete various bustling techniques- Assist with strap, hem, and other alterations

King Of Prussia, PA

• Work directly with the Designers in all aspects of design, following the design process from initial line development through actual photo, sales, and final production garments
• Assist in all areas of design with flexibility to work with different designers and divisions.
• Assist brand designers as needed in fabric, trim and embroidery/screen-print design and development.
• Assist tech team in fittings and with Web-PDM entries

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

• Through researching the 1920s, I found a correlation between the hemlines and popular dance styles of the period
• Assisted in handling garments and inventory in the collection to increase the organization and usability of the collection as a resource

Wyomissing, PA

• Styled and assisted customers with garment selection
• Tended to tidiness of garment presentation promoting sales
• Assisted in closing procedures

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Marketing Minor, Fashion Design, 3.87

Activities and Societies: Pennoni Honors College, Drexel Dance Ensemble

Term Abroad, Fashion Design