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MARIA PROKOPOVA
SENIOR FASHION DESIGNER | KIDSWEAR & ETHNIC COLLECTIONS
Expertise in full-cycle product development and commercial collection strategy.

We Make FASHION DESIGNER
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Developed apparel concepts and mood boards for branded clothing lines
2023-now
Designed print graphics and branding elements for sportswear
United Kingdom
Prepared production-ready tech packs for manufacturing
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Developed hand knitting patterns.
Iceland
Created fashion flat sketches for the ICEWEAR knitwear collection. [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)
Developed complicated knitting patterns and descriptions.
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BEMBI HEAD FASHION DESIGNER Kyiv, Ukraine (Open to remote)
2012 - now
Led the development of 8+ kidswear collections annually (20–90 SKUs each),
Kyiv-Khmelnytsky
overseeing the full product lifecycle
PORTFOLIO
Ukraine
Developed ethnic-inspired collections, including embroidered garments (vyshyvanka) [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)
Worked with traditional motifs, ornaments, and culturally inspired design elements prokopova-aa94562b/
Designed and developed full-range kidswear collections, including newborn, https://www.behance.net/mariaprokopova
schoolwear, casual, occasion, and ethnic-inspired lines
Managed the full product development cycle from concept to final production
Created detailed tech packs, spec sheets, and color charts for mass production
ABOUT ME
Conducted trend research and material sourcing aligned with commercial market Fashion Designer with 12+ years of
needs experience in kidswear, combining
Collaborated closely with manufacturers, suppliers, and pattern makers to ensure creative vision with strong technical
and production expertise. Specialized
product quality and fit
in designing a full range of children’s
Supervised sampling, fittings, and production processes
clothing, from newborn essentials to
Coordinated communication with factories and contractors at all production stages schoolwear, casual, occasion, and
Participated in international fabric sourcing (including Turkey) ethnic collections.
Represented the brand at international fashion fairs
Developed 3D garment visualizations (CLO 3D – basic level) Experienced in building collections
SHYKO FASHION DESIGNER
3D apparel designer ready for mass production, including
fabric research, and close collaboration
2010 - 2011
Kyiv, Ukraine Stylistic research of trends and materials. with manufacturers. Passionate about
creating thoughtful, high-quality
Knitwear design and day-by-day collections for the woman, man, and child
designs aligned with market needs.
Collaborated closely with manufacturers, suppliers, and pattern makers to ensure
Basic skills in CLO 3D for design
product quality and fit. development and visualization.
DELO GRAPHIC DESIGNER Strong experience in developing ethnic
2007-2010
Responsible for daily design in a small, high-end graphics business collections, including traditional
Kyiv, Ukraine
Project production in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, 3D Max. embroidery (vyshyvanka) with a deep
Development of wireframes and page designs for multiple client websites. understanding of cultural codes,
Design and development of indoor and outdoor advertising. ornamentation, and symbolism.

SKILLS
3D Design and Rendering
2020 AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Kyiv, Ukraine
Guest performance at VI International Young Designers Contest in Kyiv Tech pack development and
maintenance
(2020)
Line Sheets/ Spec Sheets/ Mood Boards
A ten-look capsule collection created in collaboration with Ukrainian brand BEMBI and
organisation New Fashion Zone. The collection was first presented as a guest Fashion(figure) and Flat (technical)
performance during VI International Young Designers Contest in Kyiv. Inspired by the Design
world of african safari, the looks were created using the work of photographer Julia
Trend & market research
Wimmerlin. The entire collection is made from eco friendly materials.
Adobe Illustrator

2025 UFEG Adobe Photoshop
Kyiv, Ukraine Fashion Business
3D Design in CLO 3D
2021 Pushka School
Kyiv, Ukraine Clo 3D Virtual design
LANGUAGES
2009 - 2009 3D Visualization Courses At Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute
Kyiv, Ukraine English

2003 - 2008 Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD) Ukranian
Kyiv, Ukraine Master's degree, DESIGN. CLOTHING DESIGN | with honours
Polish