About
Highly accomplished Costume Artist and Master of Artistic Embroidery with over 10 years of experience in the film, theater, and fashion industries. Proven ability to manage the full costume production cycle, from conceptualization and sketching to material selection, complex fabrication, and final execution. Adept at collaborating with directors and brands to translate artistic visions into compelling visual narratives, while also mentoring emerging talent in technical and creative skills. Specializes in integrating traditional embroidery techniques with modern design to deliver unique, high-impact commercial and artistic projects.
Work
Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation
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Summary
Led the full lifecycle of costume design and production for over 8 major film and theater projects, collaborating with renowned directors to realize complex artistic visions.
Highlights
Managed end-to-end costume development for 8+ diverse projects, including historical dramas ('Matilda', 'Rurikovich'), fantasy epics ('The Humpbacked Horse', 'The Flying Ship'), and modern productions, ensuring thematic accuracy and visual impact.
Collaborated closely with directors (A. Uchitel, O. Pogodin, M. Bespaly, I. Uchitel, A. Fomin, S. Komarov, A. Kot, M. Vasserbaum) to translate scripts into detailed costume concepts and designs.
Oversaw all stages of production, from initial sketching and material sourcing to fitting, fabrication, and quality control, ensuring timely delivery within project parameters.
Implemented specialized techniques for complex materials, including plastic fabrication and custom casting using matrices, to achieve unique and challenging costume elements.
Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation
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Summary
Spearheaded the design and creation of commercial embroidery collections and bespoke pieces for a leading fashion house over a 3-year period.
Highlights
Developed and executed innovative embroidery designs for commercial collections, enhancing brand aesthetic and product appeal.
Provided expert customization services, delivering unique, high-quality embroidered pieces tailored to client specifications.
Utilized and mastered advanced embroidery techniques, including gold embroidery, Luneville hook, and couture methods, to achieve intricate and luxurious finishes.
Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation
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Summary
Provided creative styling and costume design for high-profile advertising campaigns, translating brand messages into visually engaging commercial imagery.
Highlights
Executed successful styling and costume design for key advertising projects, including a collaboration with A. Arshavin and 'Warcraft'-themed campaigns.
Developed and implemented visual concepts that aligned with brand identity and marketing objectives, enhancing campaign effectiveness.
Managed project deliverables and timelines, ensuring the successful completion of commercial shoots and adherence to client specifications.
Education
Languages
Russian
Skills
Costume Design & Production
Costume Design, Sketching, Material Selection, Sewing, Manufacturing, Historical Costume, Fantasy Costume, Commercial Design, Styling, Customization, Costume Development.
Embroidery & Textile Arts
Hand Embroidery, Gold Embroidery, Luneville Hook, Couture Embroidery, Traditional Embroidery, Textile Art, Fabric Manipulation.
Specialized Fabrication
Complex Materials, Plastic Fabrication, Casting, Matrix Molding, Prop Design.
Project & Team Management
Project Management, Task Setting, Concept to Realization, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Timeline Management, Quality Control.
Creative & Artistic Direction
Artistic Vision, Creative Problem-Solving, Brand Collaboration, Commercial Image Creation, Visual Storytelling, Styling.
Mentorship & Education
Teaching, Mentorship, Skill Transfer, Practical Training, Curriculum Development.