Womenswear designer with 7+ years of experience in ready-to-wear, specializing in silhouette development, material research, and 3D prototyping. I manage full collections from concept to runway, partnering across creative and technical teams. I lead design from research to final development across multiple seasons, with a strong focus on garment construction and product alignment. I also bridge creative direction and development, collaborate with atelier and production, and mentor junior designers during runway delivery.

Nathan Sousa

Womenswear designer with 7+ years of experience in ready-to-wear, specializing in silhouette development, material research, and 3D prototyping. I manage full collections from concept to runway, partnering across creative and technical teams. I lead design from research to final development across multiple seasons, with a strong focus on garment construction and product alignment. I also bridge creative direction and development, collaborate with atelier and production, and mentor junior designers during runway delivery.

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Womenswear designer with 7+ years of experience in ready-to-wear, specializing in silhouette development, material research, and 3D prototyping. I manage full collections from concept to runway, partnering across creative and technical teams.

I lead design from research to final development across multiple seasons, with a strong focus on garment construction and product alignment. I also bridge creative direction and development, collaborate with atelier and production, and mentor junior designers during runway delivery.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior RTW Designer — Freelance at Freelance
March 1, 2025 - Present
Design ready-to-wear collections from concept to final product across EMEA projects. Develop silhouettes, colour direction, and collection narratives. Act as a bridge between creative direction and development, collaborating cross-functionally from design to production.
Senior RTW Designer — Freelance
March 1, 2025 - Present
Design ready-to-wear collections from concept to final product across EMEA projects. Develop silhouettes, colour direction, and collection narratives. Act as a bridge between creative direction and development, collaborating across teams from design to production.
WRTW Designer at Roberto Cavalli
February 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025
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 4 junior designers and 5 interns.
WRTW Designer at Roberto Cavalli
January 1, 2018 - March 1, 2025
Led the full design process from research to final development across multiple collections. Oversaw execution of collection plans of 100+ references per season. Developed silhouettes and 3D prototypes with a strong focus on jersey, denim, and leather. Collaborated closely with creative direction, atelier, and product development teams. Mentored junior designers and coordinated teams during runway shows. Conducted in-depth vintage research and competitive benchmarking.
Founder at Nosotros
September 1, 2016 - October 16, 2025
Co-founded a fashion collective dedicated to reimagining design through sustainable practices. Led the brand’s vision with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, focusing on the intersection of latin/BIPOC art and fashion. Oversaw the entire creative and development process. Marketing and communication strategies. Exhibitor at Who’s Next Trade Show - Paris, FR in 2014.
Founder at Nosotros
September 1, 2016 - August 19, 2025
Co-founded a fashion collective focused on sustainable design practices, with a vision centered on the intersection of Latin and BIPOC art and fashion. Led the brand’s creative vision and managed the entire creative and development processes. Responsible for marketing, communication strategies, and exhibiting at international trade shows including Who’s Next in Paris in 2014.
WRTW Designer at WRTW
September 1, 2016 - Present
Managed the entire design process from research to final developments including theme creation, mood boards, vintage and imagery research. Explored volumes and created 3D developments and mock-ups with a strong focus on jersey, denim, and leather. Selected fabrics and trims for all product categories and built a collection plan with over 100 references. Collaborated closely with pattern makers, product development, artistic direction, merchandising, development, and atelier teams. Conducted competitive benchmarking, vintage analysis, and led junior designers. Coordinated backstage operations during runway shows, leading a team of junior designers and interns.
Founder at Nosotros
July 1, 2013 - September 1, 2016
Established and led a fashion collective rooted in sustainable practices and cultural narratives. Defined brand identity and creative vision, with international exposure including Paris trade shows.
WRTW Assistant Designer at Neon
April 1, 2013 - October 16, 2025
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 and graphics. 3D development through mock-ups and vintages.
WRTW Assistant Designer at Neon Brazil
April 1, 2013 - August 19, 2025
Assisted in the seasonal collection creation process through design research, sketching, material selection, and prototype refinement. Supported design team fittings and developed prints, graphics, and 3D mock-ups involving vintage exploration.
Assistant Designer at Neon
October 1, 2010 - April 1, 2013
Supported the design team in early-stage collection development, gaining foundational experience in product construction and visual research.

Education

Fashion and Sustainability Course at Roberto Cavalli Milan, Italy / UAL (online)
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Design Thinking Course at Stanford University, USA
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Pattern Making Course at IED, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Understanding Fashion: From Business to Culture at IFM Paris (online)
January 1, 2018 - February 1, 2025
Sustainable Fashion at Copenhagen Business School
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Modern and Contemporary Art and Design Specialization at MoMa (online)
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Fashion as Design Specialization at MoMa (online)
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Master’s Degree in Fashion Design at Istituto Marangoni, Milan, Italy
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design at Anhembi Morumbi University, Sao Paulo, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design at Anhembi Morumbi, Sao Paulo
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Master’s Degree in Womenswear Fashion Design at Istituto Marangoni, Milan
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Master’s Degree Womenswear Fashion Design at Istituto Marangoni, Milan
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Arts Fashion Design at Anhembi Morumbi, Sao Paulo
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Transforming Fashion with A.I
January 1, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Full scholarship for the Master’s program in Womenswear Fashion Design
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Winner - Brazilian to Be training program with Nosotros
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Design Thinking
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026
Design Thinking
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026
Fashion AI — Design Thinking (Stanford University)
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2026
Monday & CO / Fermat (Spain) — certifications (unspecified)
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Manufacturing, Other