Sonja Nesse Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• All-category designer with deep knowledge base and flexibility for projects large or small• Current clients include Adriano Goldschmied for Daily Blue denim, Eterne, and Whimsy + Row• Skills include concept, collection planning, design, sketching, development, fitting, technical work, sourcing, calendar and budgeting, project management and problem solving for all areas of design• Available to consider new projects hybrid (Los Angeles) or remote

• Design director responsible for leading the concept, design and development of all product for both direct retail and wholesale partner accounts• Analyzed sales weekly and seasonally to recommended merchandising strategies for category expansion and to support future growth• Improved fabric, fit and quality standards via hands on sourcing, in-factory development and team member mentorship and training• Initiated sustainable material sourcing to align with brand values and work toward reducing environmental impact• Travelled routinely to partner factories overseas in order to expedite development and maintain positive partner relationships• Facilitated photoshoots and retouching, organized content, wrote copy and performed QC for direct product uploads• Managed showroom communication related to sales and SMU requests• Managed team members, budgets and timelines to ensure product was delivered on time and achieved financial goals

Beverly Hills, California, Us

• Design director focused on the evolution of all non-denim categories for L’AGENCE• Responsible for building and delivering creative direction for each season including defined trends, sourcing notes, key looks and storyline• Successfully introduced several quick-turn styles for Spring ‘18 market week, resulting in top booking numbers, exceeded sell-thru goals, and continued ongoing re-orders for these items• Introduced more efficient working processes to the design team and more collaborative and effective relationships across related departments• Known as a knowledgeable resource within and beyond the design team with an earned reputation for taking a positive approach to both direct-report and indirect management and troubleshooting

Vernon, Ca, Us

• Head designer leading the research, ideation, and development of new product across all categories and new product expansions at Reformation • Responsible for analyzing emerging trends against consumer appetite to build product recommendations responding to current demand, while continuing to test new territory• Key contributor of seasonal analyses informing overarching themes, color palette, fabric and silhouette direction• Accountable for producing a continual flow of new collection and product concepts, hand sketched and presented daily• Known for having a high level of creative output, exceptional sketching ability, and directional point of view

London, Gb

• Independent contributor providing design and CAD illustrations exclusively for WGSN’s trend forecasting analyses and reports• Categories included women's, men's, junior's, denim, knits, footwear and accessories • Necessary aptitudes include on-point interpretation of design direction and trends, strong and diverse technical knowledge, and an ability for effective personal critique

New York, Ny, Us

• Launch designer dedicated to the development of new brands and collaborations• Recognized for the successful introduction of several designer collaborations including Vera Wang, Peter Som, Narciso Rodriguez, and Keds for Opening Ceremony• Responsible for facilitating domestic sample development, and handing off finalized collections to overseas partners for production• An appointed member of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition committee, and participant in the ongoing evaluation of the Higg Index

Master Of Professions Studies - Mps, Design Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Apparel And Textile Design

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Fashion Design: Art Specialty

Study Abroad, Fashion Design

Study Abroad, Art History And Fine Arts