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Nathan Sousa

Womenswear Fashion Designer presso Roberto Cavalli
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About

Experienced Womenswear Designer with 7+ years of expertise in high-end ready-to-wear, material selection, vintage and imagery research, and 3D prototyping. Proven ability to manage complex design projects, lead junior designers, and collaborate cross-functionally with pattern makers, product development, and merchandising teams. Strong focus on jersey, denim, and leather. Passionate about art, craftmanship, and culture.

Previous Brands
Roberto Cavalli
Nosotros
Neon Brazil
Work Experience
RTW Designer
Feb ‘25 - Now
Self employed

WRTW Designer
Jan ‘18 - Feb ‘25
Roberto Cavalli

• Managed the full design process from research to final developments. • Developed themes, mood boards, and conducted vintage and imagery research. • Explored volumes and created 3D developments and mock-ups. • Selected fabrics and trims across all product categories. • Strong focus on jersey, denim, and leather. • Built and followed a collection plan of 100+ references. • Collaborated with pattern makers and product development to refine prototypes • Worked closely with artistic direction, merchandising, development, and atelier teams. • Conducted competitive benchmarking and vintage analysis. • Managed and mentored junior designers. • Coordinated backstage during runway shows, leading a team of designers and 5 interns.

Co-founder
Jul ‘13 - Sep ‘16
Nosotros

• Co-founded a fashion collective dedicated to reimagining design through sustainable practices and forward-thinking creativity. • Led the brand’s vision with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, focusing on the intersection of latin/BIPOC art and fashion. • Image sourcing, vintage analysis, theme development, and research on finishings and details. • Brandingand communication strategies. • Exhibitor at Who’s Next Trade Show - Paris, FR in 2014.

Assistant Fashion Designer
Oct ‘10 - Apr ‘13
Neon Brazil

• Assisted in the creation of seasonal collections, contributing to design research, sketching, and material selection. • Supported the design team during fittings and prototype refinements, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the product development process. • Creation and development of prints , placement and color variantions using chanels. 3D development through maquette and Vintages. https://www.notjustalabel.com/neon-brazil https://ffw.uol.com.br/designer/neon/

Stylist Assistant
Oct ‘09 - Aug ‘10
Self employed

Languages
English - Fluent
Italian - Fluent
Portuguese - Native
French - Work Proficiency
Education & Training
Istituto Marangoni
‘16 - ‘17
Master's degree
Universidade Anhembi Morumbi
‘09 - ‘13
Bachelor's degree
Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy