Olga Kondrina

Practicing Costume Artist & Master of Artistic Embroidery
Moscow, RU.

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

Film & Theater Industry (Freelance/Project-based)
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Costume Artist / Assistant

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

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.

Yanadress Fashion House
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Master of Artistic Embroidery

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

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.

Winline (Freelance/Project-based)
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Advertising Stylist & Costume Designer

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

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

HSE University (National Research University Higher School of Economics)
Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

Bachelor's Degree

Management of Organization

Mariinsky Theatre
Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

Professional Development Courses

Gold Embroidery & Couture Embroidery

Petersburg College of Fashion
Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

Specialized Secondary Education

Costume Artist (4th Grade Qualification)

Engineering School of Clothing
Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

Specialized Secondary Education

Constructor-Technologist (4th Grade Qualification)

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.