Victoria Bobrova

BEAUMANOIR GROUP is a leading French company in ready-to-wear fashion, managing 12 renowned brands globally: Cache-Cache, Breal, Bonobo, Morgan, Caroll, La Halle, Roxy, Quiksilver, Billabong, Element, RVCA, and Von Zipper. - Leading a team of 10+ garment technicians for 6 brands (Cache-Cache, Breal, Bonobo, Morgan, Caroll, La Halle). - Planning yearly goals and setting priorities for technicians to align with business objectives. - Setting clear performance targets and assigning tasks to technicians based on priorities and workload. - Organizing training sessions to improve the technical skills of the team and enhance overall efficiency. - Collaborating with Shanghai merchandising and QA/QC teams, as well as team leaders in Saint-Malo, Paris, and Lille. - Managing sample approvals for technical compliance throughout the development cycle. - Providing support to Product Development team on cost efficiency, safety, and alignment with design expectation. - Ensuring that all samples are reviewed on time and all styles are risk assessed to avoid delays and prevent bulk issues. - Implementing and maintaining company’s technical standards and SOPs across the technical team and related departments. - Participating in checking prototypes and PPS (Pre-Production Samples). - Evaluating the performance of suppliers in sample development and technical execution. - Overseeing supplier product development processes, maintaining fit continuity through an understanding of tech packs. - Supporting the development of supplier technical capabilities to meet company’s requirements and solve fit & workmanship issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

MELON FASHION GROUP is a leading Russian retailer with 5 brands (Befree, Zarina, Love Republic, Sela, Idol) of high-quality ready-to-wear fashion tailored to diverse audiences, operating 930+ stores in 5 countries. - Led a cross-functional pre-production team for Sela, a casual-style brand for women and children. - Managed the seamless transition of styles from development to production, ensuring all design and technical details were finalized before mass production. - Reviewed fit and PP samples for accuracy in measurements, fit, workmanship, and finishing, closely collaborating with the HQ design team. - Conducted live model fitting tests, implementing technical adjustments to ensure the final product met brand’s standards. - Provided clear sample comments to suppliers regarding pattern corrections, fit issues, and workmanship enhancements. - Actively identified and resolved technical issues revealed during the sample development process, offering solutions to minimize defects. - Worked closely with suppliers to ensure compliance with all technical requirements, including fabrics, prints, trims, fit, and workmanship. - Monitored sample production progress to ensure the suppliers followed delivery schedules. - Reviewed and analyzed failed QC reports, making final decisions regarding shipments. - Contributed to the development of long-term sustainability strategies, reducing the environmental impact of company operations and aligning with global sustainability goals. - Maintained team productivity during the Shanghai lockdown (2022) through remote collaboration. - Identified and initiated a collaboration with a quality control and compliance company QIMA to arrange social compliance and environmental audit training for the MFG QC team, enhancing their awareness and capabilities in sustainability audits.

O’STIN (SPORTMASTER GROUP) is a widely recognized Russian brand, offering casual clothing for men, women, and children, with 730 stores across 5 countries. - Led a cross-functional team of 6, coordinating the work of various specialists to develop competitive women’s outerwear. - Ensured a smooth workflow from the designer’s sketch to final sample approval, optimizing each stage to meet deadlines. - Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and competitor activity. - Analyzed customer buying behavior and product reviews, using insights to refine product offerings. - Monitored retail sales performance, identifying best-selling styles and areas for improvement. - Led the end-to-end development of outerwear collections, ensuring alignment with the brand DNA and business objectives. - Defined the overall vision of collection and assortment strategies, achieving a well-balanced mix of styles and price points. - Participated in prototype selection, sourcing inspiration from suppliers and retail stores to develop competitive designs. - Work closely with designer to select fabrics, trims, and colors, maintaining consistency in design and quality. - Managed the sample and fitting process, conducting live model fitting tests and providing feedback to refine designs. - Led price negotiations with suppliers in China, Vietnam and Bangladesh, securing competitive pricing and product quality. - Developed smart pricing strategies, optimizing fabric selection, manufacturing techniques, and embellishments. - Developed and presented new collections to internal teams, retail partners, and stakeholders. - Entered the new collection into PLM, streamlining the tracking of development stages and ensuring accurate and up-to-date product data. - Worked closely with the visual merchandising team to develop attractive store displays effectively showcasing products.

MELON FASHION GROUP is a leading Russian retailer with 5 brands (Befree, Zarina, Love Republic, Sela, Idol) of high-quality ready-to-wear fashion tailored to diverse audiences, operating 930+ stores in 5 countries. - Led a pre-production team for Love Republic, a high-end fashion brand of feminine, trendy, and elegant clothing. - Managed the seamless transition of styles from development to production, ensuring all design and technical details were finalized before mass production. - Reviewed fit and PP samples for accuracy in measurements, fit, workmanship, and finishing, closely collaborating with the HQ design team. - Conducted live model fitting tests, implementing technical adjustments to ensure the final product met brand’s standards. - Provided clear sample comments to suppliers regarding pattern corrections, fit issues, and workmanship enhancements. - Actively identified and resolved technical issues revealed during the sample development process, offering solutions to minimize defects. - Worked closely with suppliers to ensure compliance with all technical requirements, including fabrics, prints, trims, fit, and workmanship. - Monitored sample production progress to ensure the suppliers followed delivery schedules. - Reviewed and analyzed failed QC reports, making final decisions regarding shipments. - Contributed to the development of long-term sustainability strategies, reducing the environmental impact of company operations and aligning with global sustainability goals. - Conducted a workshop on denim washing techniques for the MFG pre-production technicians and the QC team, improving their technical expertise.

SABOTAGE is a Russian brand specializing in clothing for children and teenagers, a leader in school fashion. - Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and competitor activity in jeans. - Created seasonal denim collections, selecting prototypes from suppliers and ensuring designs aligned with market trends and brand identity. - Selected fabrics, wash effects, trims, and decorative elements, ensuring aesthetic consistency. - Researched and assessed new wash effects and technical innovations, incorporating them into collections. - Participated in supplier negotiations, securing competitive pricing, optimizing designs, and obtaining favorable terms for product orders. - Constructed detailed technical packs for jeans, including tech files, size charts, and product specifications. - Reviewed fit and PP samples for accuracy in measurements, fit, workmanship, and finishing, ensuring alignment with brand standards. - Conducted live model fitting tests, providing detailed feedback and recommending necessary adjustments for improved fit and design. - Provided clear sample comments to suppliers regarding pattern corrections, fit issues, and workmanship enhancements. - Actively identified and resolved technical issues revealed during the sample development process, offering solutions to minimize defects. - Approved fabrics and wash effects for denim items, ensuring they met brand specifications before bulk production. - Worked closely with suppliers to ensure compliance with all technical requirements, including fabrics, prints, trims, fit, and workmanship. - Supervised the bulk production process, conducting regular factory visits to resolve on-site issues and ensure product quality standards were met. - Led the in-line and final product QC inspections, ensuring the final products conformed to both the technical specifications and the brand's overall quality standards.

MODNY CONTINENT is a Russian retail chain, offering fashionable clothing (INCITY), underwear and hosiery (DESEO). - Researched and identified potential suppliers of women's lingerie through visits to professional exhibitions. - Identified a lingerie manufacturer that became the key supplier with the highest order volume. - Conducted factory pre-audits to ensure suppliers met the brand's quality standards and compliance requirements. - Created tech packs from scratch for hosiery, including detailed technical drawings and comprehensive size charts. - Approved fabrics, yarns, trims, ensuring they met the approved lab dips, quality standards, and specifications. - Reviewed fit and PP samples for accuracy in measurements, fit, workmanship, and finishing, closely collaborating with the HQ styling and technical teams. - Conducted live model fitting tests, implementing technical adjustments to ensure the final product met brand’s standards. - Provided clear sample comments to suppliers regarding pattern corrections, fit issues, and workmanship enhancements. - Actively identified and resolved technical issues revealed during the sample development process, offering solutions to minimize defects. - Worked closely with suppliers to ensure compliance with all technical requirements, including fabrics, prints, trims, fit, and workmanship. - Monitored sample production progress to ensure the suppliers followed delivery schedules. - Improved the hosiery development process, reducing defective samples by 50% by applying the knowledge gained in the previous company. - Optimized technical documentation, reducing supplier misunderstandings and minimizing sample revision cycles.

UNITED EUROPE-HOLDING is the leading Russian company in underwear and hosiery, offering its own brands MiNiMi (hosiery, underwear) and GRIFF (socks). - Researched and identified potential suppliers for tights, stockings, and socks. - Conducted factory pre-audits to ensure suppliers met the brand's quality standards and compliance requirements. - Selected prototypes of tights and stockings from suppliers, aligning them with brand identity and consumer demand. - Developed new 20+ trend-driven designs for socks(GRIFF) . - Launched a new product category – seamless underwear – expanding the product range. - Selected yarns and colors, ensuring quality and aesthetic consistency. - Provided approval for lab dips and materials for mass production. - Created tech packs from scratch for hosiery, including detailed technical drawings and comprehensive size charts. - Reviewed fit and PP samples for accuracy in measurements, fit, workmanship, and finishing. - Conducted live model fitting tests, implementing technical adjustments to ensure the final product met brand’s standards. - Provided clear sample comments to suppliers regarding fit issues and workmanship enhancements. - Actively identified and resolved technical issues revealed during the sample development process, offering solutions to minimize defects. - Monitored sample production progress to ensure the suppliers followed delivery schedules. - Supervised bulk production, conducting regular factory visits to inspect work in progress, optimize workflows, resolve on-site issues and uphold product quality standards. - Led the in-line and final product QC inspections, ensuring the final products conformed to both the technical specifications and the brand's overall quality standards. - Built and maintained strong relationships with suppliers, facilitating ongoing communication and ensuring smooth operations across the supply chain.

RUSSIAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF TOURISM AND SERVICE is a a leading state university with over 60 years of history, recognized as a national leader in tourism and service, enrolling students from across Russia and internationally. - Developed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and learning objectives in Fashion Drawing and Fashion Styling modules. - Introduced design principles and the basics of the fashion/apparel industry. - Guided students in freehand sketching, garment design, and figure drawing in the Fashion Drawing module. - Curated 30+ student mini-collections, with three winning the university’s internal competition. - Integrated industry-standard tools (Pantone, digital drawing) into coursework, enhancing students' technical skills and faculty teaching methods. - Designed and introduced detailed lesson plans for the Psychology of Clothing course, developing a unique curriculum aligned with curriculum standards. - Ensured students gained a strong understanding of the psychology behind clothing choices and their impact on identity. - Supervised 30+ annual research projects exploring the psychological approach to varied clothing styles. - Created supplementary materials to deepen students' understanding of the connection between psychology and clothing. - Utilized interactive teaching methods to foster student engagement and improve knowledge retention. - Created a supportive classroom environment, encouraging open communication and personalized feedback.

ORANGE was a pioneer in Russia's fast fashion market, introducing innovative strategies to the apparel industry. The brand specialized in casual and smart casual wear for young women. - Analyzed market trends and competitor activity to guide product selection and development. - Attended professional exhibitions to stay updated on design and technology trends. - Selected prototypes, sourcing inspiration from suppliers and retail stores to create competitive designs. - Researched and integrated new fabrics and technical innovations into collections. - Negotiated with Chinese suppliers to secure competitive pricing, optimize designs, and obtain favorable terms for product orders. - Designed 20 monthly collections, three of which became top sellers. - Developed 150+ trend-driven casual and smart casual designs, enhancing brand differentiation in the market. - Designed 20+ exclusive textile prints, differentiating the brand in the market. - Selected fabrics, colors, trims and accessories, ensuring quality and aesthetic consistency. - Approved lab dips and materials for mass production. - Participated in live model fitting tests for development samples, providing styling feedback for refinement. - Provided Chinese suppliers with detailed sample reviews, including styling and technical comments. - Boosted sales and brand revenue by curating best-selling products based on market trends. - Introduced fast fashion methods and tools, pioneering their adoption in the Russian market.

NIKOL+ is a honored family company providing a full range of services for the production of high-quality uniforms for staff. - Designed custom-made uniform, corporate apparel, specialized workwear, and table linen production for entertainment, hospitality, and catering businesses, ensuring alignment with their brand identity and interior aesthetics. - Hand-drew uniform sketches for client approval. - Selected fabrics, colors and decorative elements based on client requirements. - Sourced and procured fabrics, trims, and accessories. - Developed comprehensive technical documentation, including stitching diagrams and key construction details. - Worked closely with patternmakers and technician in the sample room to produce physical prototypes. Participated in live model fittings to ensure both unique design and optimal fit, comfort, and functionality. - Created unique uniforms and corporate clothing for leading Moscow restaurant chains, including Coffee House, Tinkoff, and Rosinter Restaurants, as well as their original pop-up projects. - Designed Rococo-style uniforms for the renowned Turandot restaurant by A. Dellos, which won the Palme D’Or for Best Restaurant Concept (2006).