Building and Managing Your Own Footwear Design Studio
Founded and ran my own footwear and handbag brand for 4 years, which was later successfully sold.
Development of footwear collections for Ukrainian brands.
Pattern development for numerous footwear manufacturers across Ukraine.
Created over 10,000 patterns for various footwear brands.
Assisted in launching and optimizing footwear manufacturing operations, including the successful production rollout of new collections.
Managed a production facility that manufactured footwear for both brands and the mass market in Ukraine.
Developed lasts and soles for a component manufacturing company serving the Ukrainian market, with over 20 collections produced.
Cost optimization in footwear manufacturing without compromising on quality.
Over 10 years of hands-on experience in the footwear industry.
Developed core insole designs for an insole manufacturing company, including models of various heights and compatible with different types of soles.
Professional photoshoots of footwear collections.
Proficient in computer software for footwear modeling.
Training students through personalized footwear design courses.
Trained students from scratch, many of whom transitioned into footwear designer roles during the course, while others advanced their existing skills and professional qualifications.