Fashion Stylist and Designer with extensive experience in both on-model and off-model e-commerce photoshoots. My background in fashion design allows me to skillfully handle merchandise ranging from simple to complex, ensuring visually captivating and market-aligned results. I am passionate about blending creativity with technical knowledge, which enables me to consistently meet high production standards and contribute to brand development. Over the years, I have gained expertise in garment construction, styling direction, 3D product development, and merchandise organization, while efficiently collaborating with internal teams and external partners. I am eager to continue growing as a professional in the fashion and creative industries, always aiming to deliver quality work that speaks to the market and brand identity.

Ekaterina Soboleva

Fashion Stylist and Designer with extensive experience in both on-model and off-model e-commerce photoshoots. My background in fashion design allows me to skillfully handle merchandise ranging from simple to complex, ensuring visually captivating and market-aligned results. I am passionate about blending creativity with technical knowledge, which enables me to consistently meet high production standards and contribute to brand development. Over the years, I have gained expertise in garment construction, styling direction, 3D product development, and merchandise organization, while efficiently collaborating with internal teams and external partners. I am eager to continue growing as a professional in the fashion and creative industries, always aiming to deliver quality work that speaks to the market and brand identity.

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Fashion Stylist and Designer with extensive experience in both on-model and off-model e-commerce photoshoots. My background in fashion design allows me to skillfully handle merchandise ranging from simple to complex, ensuring visually captivating and market-aligned results. I am passionate about blending creativity with technical knowledge, which enables me to consistently meet high production standards and contribute to brand development.

Over the years, I have gained expertise in garment construction, styling direction, 3D product development, and merchandise organization, while efficiently collaborating with internal teams and external partners. I am eager to continue growing as a professional in the fashion and creative industries, always aiming to deliver quality work that speaks to the market and brand identity.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

RTW Stylist at Ssense
November 1, 2022 - Present
Transitioned to the RTW stylist role, preparing merchandise by researching brands and collections for photoshoots, creating attractive and marketable looks for customers. Demonstrated versatility in styling across various brands in regular production and major launches, consistently meeting production targets with an over 97% completion rate. Achieved quality defect rates below 1%, significantly better than the 5% target. Trained new stylists on research, brand aesthetics, execution, and merchandise coordination. Assisted leadership in improving styling workflows by proposing new tools and inventory organization.
Still Life Stylist at Ssense
November 1, 2022 - August 31, 2025
Conducted brand and product research in preparation for each photoshoot while maintaining strict quality control standards aligned with Ssense art direction. Developed styling techniques across off-model categories including PR flats for special launches. Provided training to new Still Life stylists and was recognized for excellence in kidswear flats training. Developed and organized a functional garment foam inserts library to maximize efficiency and quality for off-figure underwear category.
Fashion Designer at Dust of Gods (Prototype Design Lab)
February 28, 2021 - October 11, 2021
Designed unisex styles focusing on silhouette development, material sourcing, and collaboration with the creative director while maintaining cost-effective production. Created pattern-drafted 3D CLO samples, developed size charts and slopers, and coordinated with external partners to ensure production accuracy and efficient turnaround. Managed fittings to confirm sample fit before production approval.
Designer and Material Researcher at INDiViDUALS at AMFI
February 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Collaborated with design and marketing teams to create the women's SS19 collection vision emphasizing fashion-forward, editorial, commercial, and sustainability aspects. Conducted fabric and trim research and experimentation relevant to sustainability goals. Produced garment prototypes and participated in fittings to ensure production readiness and quality. Developed patterns and tech packs using Lectra Modaris, Illustrator, and InDesign to support seamless production execution.
Fashion Design Intern at BeauFille
March 27, 2018 - January 26, 2019
Assisted with market research and sketch development to refine the women’s SS19 collection. Utilized Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign for presentations, technical drawings for linesheets, and tech packs to aid timely production. Inspected production quality and prepared clothing and jewelry for e-commerce photoshoots and sample sales.

Education

Bachelor of Design (BDes) Fashion at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Fashion Design Exchange, Minor specialization: INDiViDUALS at Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI)
February 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services