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Victoria Kozyreva

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About

I am a fashion marketing management specialist with a professional experience in sourcing, product development, production, and supply chain processes optimisation.

Previous Brands
Nanushka
AMBLÊME
ISKO I-SKOOL™ Denim Awards
Work Experience
Product Director
Aug ‘23 - Feb ‘25
Nanushka

Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, optimising product lines, introducing and onboarding new partners, and enhancing brand performance. Duties and responsibilities: • Led and mentored an international team of product coordinators and developers, fostering a collaborative culture that drives creative business solutions and processes optimisation. • Oversaw the entire product lifecycle, from concept through launch, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgetary constraints. • Established strong relationships with key manufacturers to ensure high-quality production. • Sourced and onboarded new strategic partners to enhance product innovation, following fully factored model and resulting in COGS reduction. • Reduced accumulated stock levels of raw materials and trims by introducing alternative solutions and beneficial commercial strategies, contributing to improved stock management. • Monitored, forecasted, and distributed product development and production cash flow, assuring smooth and punctual operations.

Senior Product Manager
Jul ‘22 - Aug ‘23
Nanushka

Specialised in driving product development strategy and production allocation. Adept at leveraging market insights and consumer trends to create innovative and commercially successful collections. Duties and responsibilities: • Led end-to-end product development transition to fully factored business model, ensuring prompt alignment with brand strategy and defined financial targets. • Conducted comprehensive market research and partners sourcing to identify opportunities for new and existing product lines, negotiating contracts and ensuring expedient business transitions. • Collaborated with design, merchandising, and sales teams to develop and execute go-to-market strategies that enhance product function and profitability. • Managed the product budget and financial forecasts, optimising costs while maintaining high-quality standards. • Mentored a pool of product developers as well as cross-functional team members, building a collaborative team environment and ensuring a brand-wide alignment on product specifications, while respecting established timelines.

Junior Developer
Jan ‘21 - Jul ‘22
Nanushka

Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring product designs and innovation to market, from concept through production. Proficient in trend research, material selection, and technical specifications, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality. Duties and responsibilities: • Assisted in sourcing processes contributing to the selection of high-quality materials. • Developed and maintained detailed technical specifications and product documentation to facilitate smooth transitions from design to production. • Collaborated with designers on daily basis to translate concepts into viable finished products, ensuring alignment with brand vision and target market. • Supported fitting sessions and communicated necessary adjustments to vendors in order to ensure achievement of requested fit and quality standards. • Liaised with suppliers and monitored the critical path of product lifecycle, assuring timely and qualitative deliveries of prototypes, salesman and production samples. • Launched and delivered production bulk of both woven and knitted RTW products in a precise and timely manner.

Production & Sourcing Management Assistant
Jan ‘20 - Jan ‘21
Nanushka

Acquired proficiency in coordinating schedules, managing supplier relationships, and analysing production data to enhance overall efficiency. Developed strong communication and organisational skills, with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Duties and responsibilities: • Assisted in developing products and maintaining production schedules by coordinating with internal team members and external suppliers, successfully meeting the deadlines. • Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate communication and streamline operations.

Freelance Business Developer
Dec ‘18 - Mar ‘19
AMBLÊME

Assisted the founder with the development of coherent branding identity, defining visual language and strategic tone of voice by creating long-term vision, short-term mission, and core values for the future growth. Duties and responsibilities: • Collaborated with the founder to ensure consistent delivery of brand messaging and positioning across all platforms. • Conducted in-depth analysis of market trends, customer preferences, and competitor strategies. • Developed and updated e-commerce set up and visuals for sales purposes.

Member of the jury for the 5th Edition Marketing Award
Jul ‘18 - Jul ‘18
ISKO I-SKOOL™ Denim Awards

As a jury, assessed marketing strategies and presentation skills of each participant and awarded the prizes to the best candidates

Languages
Russian - Native
French - Work Proficiency
English - Fluent
Italian - Work Proficiency
Education & Training
Polimoda
‘15 - ‘19
Bachelor's Degree at Master's level
Fashion Marketing Management
LIM College
‘14 - ‘14
Short Course
The Stylist’s Role @ Fashion Lab
Istituto Marangoni
‘14 - ‘15
Fashion Foundation
Fashion Business, Design, Styling
Budapest, Hungary