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Elina Bilalova, FOOTWEAR DESIGNER

Elina Bilalova

FOOTWEAR DESIGNER·Freelance

Italy

Master's degree, Industrial (footwear) Design

Work experience

Total years of experience: 4 years, 6 months

FOOTWEAR DESIGNER

December 2023 - Present

Freelance

Turin, Italy Hybrid

December 2023 - Present

• Created high quality 3D model for performance sneakers
advertisement animation based on photos and using AI software
for basic shape to speed up the process.
• Provided tech pack for sport gloves with clear feedback for
manufacturing, which resulted in less samples when usually.
• Collaborating closely with clients and manufacturers to align
design with brand strategy and user needs.
• Regularly create research of trends across performance, high
fashion, casual and outdoor markets and street-style in Milan.

Company industry:
Media Production

I N DUSTRIAL DESIG N ER

January 2022 - Present

Tretau Group

Turin, Italy Hybrid

January 2022 - Present

• Concept design of an industrial machine cabin with focus on
ergonomics, cost-efficiency, easy maintenance,
and high-temperature performance.
• Developed multiple intuitive HMI interface concepts (UI/UX)
which improved production efficienct by reducing mistakes.
• Led a smooth re-branding process, including logotype redesign,
visual language and communication.

Company industry:
Manufacturing

JUNIOR FOOTWEAR DESIGNER Sportmaster

January 2022 - January 2023

Sportmaster

Moscow, Russian Federation Hybrid

January 2022 - January 2023

• SS24, AW25 - Performance Running and Trail Footwear
• Designed uppers for performance and trail running footwear,
including two best-selling sneakers (multirun and gravity).
• Performed end-to-end project development — from trend
research across multiple countries to 2D sketches, CMF, tech-packs
and samples review for manufacturing.
• Collaborated closely with an international cross-functional team
to bring ideas in life.

Company industry:
Fashion & Apparel

Education

HSE ART AND DESIGN SCHOOL

June 2022

June 2022

Master's degree, Industrial (footwear) Design

Russian Federation

MIPT

June 2019

June 2019

Master's degree, Composite Polymer Materials

Russian Federation

MIPT

June 2017

June 2017

Bachelor's degree, Applied Maths & Physics

Russian Federation

Skills

ADOBE XD
Intermediate
ADOBE XD
Intermediate
BLENDER DEVICE
Intermediate
BLENDER DEVICE
Intermediate
FOOTWEAR DESIGN
Intermediate
FOOTWEAR DESIGN
Intermediate
FUSION 360 CAD SOFTWARE
Intermediate
FUSION 360 CAD SOFTWARE
Intermediate
GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Intermediate
GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Intermediate
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Intermediate
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Intermediate
IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PHOTO EDITING
Intermediate
PHOTO EDITING
Intermediate
PROCREATE SOFTWARE
Intermediate
PROCREATE SOFTWARE
Intermediate
RHINOCEROS 3D
Intermediate
RHINOCEROS 3D
Intermediate

Languages

English

Expert

Italian

Intermediate

Spanish

Beginner

Russian

Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
OUTSOLE DESIGN COURSE
RHINO FOR FOOTWEAR DESIGN