Sonja Beck Gingerich

Sonja Beck Gingerich is a skilled professional in the fashion and textile industry with extensive experience in fabric research and development, currently serving as a Fabric R&D Associate at Marc Jacobs since April 2021. With a background that includes roles such as Sewing Instructor at Workroom Social and Freelance Design Developer Assistant at Marc Jacobs, Sonja has demonstrated expertise in teaching sewing techniques and assisting in fabric sourcing and organization. Previous positions at Marc Jacobs and Five Finger Furnishings reflect a strong foundation in fabric and materials, while early career roles in film production have equipped Sonja with project management and coordination skills. Sonja holds a Bachelor of Science in Textile Development and Marketing, along with an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Southern California.