Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Visola  Mukhtorova

Visola Mukhtorova

Creative Director
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Summary

Award-winning creative director with a passion for fashion design and extensive experience in developing successful clothing and bedding collections for global brands. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to achieve exceptional results in the highly competitive fashion industry. Strong understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, with the ability to create innovative concepts that resonate with target audiences. Currently working as Creative Director at multi million dollar international company Vivatex.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Creative Director

Vivatex Holding
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
05.2017 - Current


  • Lead creative direction and design for seasonal clothing collections across multiple categories, including men's and women's apparel along with bedding collections.
  • Direct a team of designers and product developers to deliver high-quality collections that meet brand objectives and exceed customer expectations
  • Won multiple awards from the Kyrgyz government and Russia for outstanding contributions to the fashion industry and promoting the country's cultural heritage through fashion.
  • Participated in international exhibitions in Italy (2017), Spain(2019), Turkey(2016-2022), Russia, virtually in USA (Las Vegas Market 2016-2022) to showcase the company's collections and expand its global reach.
  • In 2018 started a highly successful QVC-type TV clothing collections project for the Russian market, resulting in increased brand exposure and sales growth.
  • Develop and implement successful marketing campaigns to drive sales and brand awareness
  • Collaborate with merchandising, sales, and production teams to ensure timely and efficient product delivery
  • Achieved 20% YoY growth in revenue for the company's flagship brand through strategic collection planning and design
  • Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
  • Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
  • Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.
  • Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.

Senior Creative Designer

Vivatex Holding
03.2016 - 12.2017
  • Developed and executed design concepts for a range of clothing and bedding collections
  • Collaborated with organic bedding brand Sleep and Beyond to create a line of sustainable and eco-friendly bedding and loungewear, increasing brand awareness and driving sales.
  • Worked with merchandising and production teams to ensure product feasibility and profitability
  • Presented design concepts to senior leadership and external clients, resulting in successful partnerships and increased sales
  • Contributed to the company's expansion into new markets by adapting designs to meet cultural and regional preferences
  • Mentored other designers, providing guidance and support to help generate work on time and within project parameters.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with merchandising and sales departments, suppliers and clients.
  • Delivered impactful creative solutions through event branding, marketing and email campaigns.

Designer

Vivatex Holding
06.2015 - 03.2016
  • Contributed to the design and development of men's and women's casual apparel collections
  • Assisted in the production and sourcing of materials for collections, ensuring adherence to quality standards
  • Conducted market research and trend analysis to inform design concepts and product development
  • Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
  • Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.
  • Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated, and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
  • Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Management

Moscow State Textile University A.N. Kosygin
Moscow, Russia
06.2011 - 08.2015

Skills

* Creative direction and design

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Accomplishments


  • Achieved 200% company growth through effectively leading cross-functional teams.
  • Started a highly successful QVC-type TV clothing collections project for the Russian market, resulting in increased brand exposure and sales growth.
  • Achieved worldwide brand recognition by exhibiting products on international markets in Italy (2017), Spain (2019) , Turkey (2016-2022), Russia (2016-2023) and virtually in US ( Las Vegas Market from 2016-2023)
  • Created an organic bedding collection for private label that is currently being sold at Macy's, Target, Ebay, Amazon and Wayfair
  • Organized company participation in award shows like pre-Oscars gift lounge (March 2, 2018), pre-Emmy gift event September 15, 2018, BET (Black Entertainment awards) June 22-25, 2018.
  • Supervised team of 400 staff members.
  • Was one of the judges in national contest of young designers organized by Textile University of Kyrgyzstan
  • Achieved brand support by international stars like Milla Jovovich, Chris Noth, etc.


Timeline

Creative Director

Vivatex Holding
05.2017 - Current

Senior Creative Designer

Vivatex Holding
03.2016 - 12.2017

Designer

Vivatex Holding
06.2015 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Management

Moscow State Textile University A.N. Kosygin
06.2011 - 08.2015
Visola MukhtorovaCreative Director