Viktoria Bielawa is an MA Media, Communication & Critical Practice student at London College of Communication (UAL). She has a background in BA Photography and specialises in fashion and portraiture, but it was at Stony Brook University, NY where she had found her passion for journalism. Her main areas of expertise include fashion & culture, sustainability and digital technologies and how they affect the current state of our planet and human interactions. She's particularly skilled in social media, Photoshop and InDesign, also being a resourceful problem-solver with great attention to detail. She is dedicated to succeeding to the position of a Photo Editor.
Projects
- Johan Ku SS21 Interview | london fashion weekA renowned knitwear designer, a graphic designer, an artist, and now a director of his latest SS21 collection – Johan Ku is truly a ‘one-man show’. Spanning a successful career in the fashion industries for nearly a decade now, Johan reflects on his “humble” upbringing, which is the secret to his unorthodox and innovative collections.
- FDC Armenia Leads the Young Generation of Designers into Sustainable Fashion | InterviewDespite the potential grim outlook on this year’s London Fashion Week SS21 digital-only shows, a few young designers took it upon themselves to advocate for a change in the fashion industry with their sustainable collections presented in a series of films and photo stills that went live on Fashion Scout’s website on the 18th September.
- Paul Costelloe SS21 | London Fashion WeekWith the disruption of the global pandemic, London Fashion Week designers have primarily turned to digital presentations and virtual catwalks with #LFWRESET, the industry has been rocked to its very core. Yet for Paul Costelloe this was an occasion to return to more intimate and placid settings.
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Work history
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Social Media Executive/CopywriterPixelWorx Agency
London, United KingdomFull Time
o Developing engaging and captivating social media strategies to raise brand awareness and consumer engagement
o Composing creative social media content of images, videos, copies, and adverts using latest editing software
o Analysing the long-term needs of the company’s social media strategy and offering regular reports to the production teams, outlining any necessary changes to the overall digital marketing plan
o Monitoring and responding to customer feedback, comments and social media posts
o Liaising with other departments and creatives to create a holistic and effective online marketing strategy
o Staying up-to-date with the latest social media trends and digital technologies
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Head Features Editor23 magazine
- London, United KingdomFreelance
o Developing and producing a magazine from scratch - generating tone-of-voice, target audience, manifesto, and name of publication
o Brainstorming ideas for featured content, hiring freelance writers and photographers
o Distributing features to appropriate writers/photographers - guiding them through the process and editing features alongside for magazine tone-of-voice
o Contacting local businesses and landmark locations for features - corresponding with talent from various industries, and maintaining a good relationship with them
o Overseeing the entire production of the magazine - from design to distribution
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Skills
- Digital Media
- Composition
- Fashion Photography
- Adobe Photoshop
- Organising Photoshoots
- Production
- Adobe Indesign
- Journalism
- Article Writing
- SEO Copywriting
Education
MA Media Communications and Critical PracticeUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
- London, United Kingdom
Created RAZD, the sustainable fashion magazine, for the MA Final Major Project - available to view on Issuu https://issuu.com/viktoriabielawa/docs/razd
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Journalism, Photography, Art HistoryStony Brook University
- Stony Brook, NY, USA
GPA 3.75
During my Study Abroad Program I studied various interesting subjects which I wanted to gain more knowledge in. During my education at the university I was an A class student and gained many connections in various fields.
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Awards
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Course: Understanding FashionInstitut Français de la Mode
Understanding Fashion - From Business to Culture, Institut Français de la Mode online course module awarded by Future Learn.Course: Fashion's FutureFashion Revolution
The Sustainable Development Goals course created by Fashion Revolution. Online course module awarded by Future Learn.+ Show more