I’m Sonja! A multi-disciplinary designer and art director.
Currently based in Chicago, open to where the work takes me. Let’s talk!
Creativity has always been how I make sense of the world. Before I knew what an Art Director was, I spent part of elementary school living in France, filling sketchbooks in museums and developing a curious, open-minded perspective that continues to shape how I think and work.
Today, I’m an Art Director focused on creating work rooted in purpose and real human connection. I hold a BFA in Graphic Design with a minor in Media from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where I built a strong foundation in concept development, visual storytelling, and design strategy.
I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced agency environments and love translating ideas into thoughtful, effective creative, whether that’s shaping a campaign, designing an editorial system, or refining the smallest visual details. I bring a glass-half-full mentality to both my work and life, seeing challenges as opportunities to learn, grow, and push ideas further.