Олександр

OLEKSANDR MARCHENKO
Fashion Product Development & Sourcing Consultant
China Manufacturing · Product Development · Supplier Sourcing · Clothing & Accessories
Kyiv, Ukraine · Remote · Freelance / Contract
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PROFILE
I help fashion brands, designers and artists turn product ideas into production-ready products.
I manage the process from supplier sourcing and product development to sampling, production and international logistics, with a strong focus on Chinese manufacturing.
My strength is connecting the creative side of a product with the practical side of manufacturing — finding the right factory, negotiating costs, solving production issues and making sure the final product matches the original idea.
CORE SKILLS
• Fashion Product Development
• China Supplier & Factory Sourcing
• Product & Sample Development
• Price & MOQ Negotiation
• Production Management
• Quality Control
• Client–Factory Communication
• Product Cost Optimization
• International Logistics
• Clothing & Accessories
• Custom Hardware & Trims
• Belts, Buckles
• Printing & Embroidery
• Bags & Merchandise
• AI-assisted Product Development & Communication

EXPERIENCE
Freelance Fashion Product Development & Sourcing Consultant
January 2026 – Present
SORT COMPANY — Custom Spinner Buckle Belt
January 2026 – September 2026
Managed the development and production of a custom camouflage belt with a rotating spinner buckle.
• Sourced and coordinated Chinese manufacturers.
• Managed communication between client and factory.
• Negotiated production cost from approximately $15 to $10.50 per unit (~30% reduction).
• Coordinated custom buckle development, 3D prototypes and physical prototype testing.
• Managed samples, revisions and final approval.
• Controlled production of 100 units and international logistics to Warsaw without additional import duties.
• Currently coordinating development of additional branded YKK zipper hardware.
Project: Instagram Reel — Sort Company Belt
CUSTOM POLO SHIRTS — Embroidery & Print
August 2026 – Present
• Sourced a cost-effective manufacturer and coordinated sample production for 50 units.
• Managed client–factory communication and quality control.
• Used AI-assisted visual explanation and Chinese translation to resolve design misunderstandings with the manufacturer.
Current stage: Sample development.
ARTIST MERCHANDISE — Custom Shopper Bags
August 2026 – Present
• Sourced manufacturer and negotiated production pricing for 100 units.
• Developed sample specifications and coordinated communication between client and factory.
• Currently managing sample development.
Current stage: Sample development.

Founder & Product Development Manager
PYTHON BELT
August 2023 – Present
Founded and developed a Y2K-inspired belt brand, managing the product lifecycle and business operations.
• Developed product concepts and sourced manufacturers in China and Ukraine.
• Coordinated custom buckle development, prototyping, sampling and production.
• Developed a second belt featuring custom embossing and sourced specialized manufacturing in China.
• Managed two production batches of 100 units each.
• First production batch sold out completely; currently managing sales of the second batch.
• Managed Instagram, TikTok, influencer collaborations, logistics and sales.
Project: Instagram — Python Belt · TikTok — Python Belt
EDUCATION
2025
Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts — Master's Degree
Field of Study: "Culture and Arts"
Programme Subject Area: "Management of Social and Cultural Activities"
TOOLS
AI: ChatGPT · Claude · Google Gemini
Design: Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator — Basic
Prototyping: 3D prototype printing & physical product evaluation
LANGUAGES
Ukrainian — Native
English — Professional written communication · Intermediate speaking
Russian — Fluent
WORK FORMAT
Freelance / Contract
Available for: Product Development · China Sourcing · Sample Development · Production Management · Fashion Accessories · Apparel · Custom Hardware
From concept to finished product.