Viktorija Sakalyte
About Viktorija Sakalyte
Viktorija Sakalyte is a Content Quality Specialist with a diverse background in textiles, costume design, and research. She currently works at The University of Huddersfield and Vinted, while holding advanced degrees in textiles and business studies.
Current Role at Vinted
Viktorija Sakalyte has been serving as a Content Quality Specialist at Vinted since 2021. In this role, she focuses on ensuring the quality of content within the platform, contributing to the overall user experience. Her responsibilities include managing content standards and guidelines, which are essential for maintaining the integrity of the marketplace. This position allows her to leverage her background in textiles and costume design while engaging with a diverse range of content.
Education and Expertise
Viktorija Sakalyte holds a Master’s Degree in Advanced Textiles from the University of Leeds, which she completed from 2015 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Studies from the University of Liverpool between 2006 and 2009. Additionally, she obtained a Foundation Degree in Fashion & Costume from Leicester College, studying from 2011 to 2013. Her educational background supports her multidisciplinary approach, combining technology, design, and manufacturing in her work.
Professional Background
Viktorija Sakalyte has a diverse professional background in the textile and costume industries. She worked as a Costume Assistant at Lindemann for one month in 2015 and served as a Research Assistant in Costume Fabrication at Nottingham Trent University for four months in 2017. Additionally, she gained experience as a Textile Conservation Volunteer at the University of Leeds in 2017 and completed work experience in the Millinery Department at the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2012.
Research and Development Achievements
In her research role as a PhD student at The University of Huddersfield since 2017, Viktorija Sakalyte has focused on innovative textile applications. She has developed new nanoscale fibre containing materials using electrospinning technology for theatre and film masks. Furthermore, she successfully integrated non-stretch electronic yarn into stretch fabric for a costume used in Nottingham Carnival. Her work emphasizes the intersection of technology and textile design.
Work Experience Highlights
Viktorija Sakalyte has accumulated various work experiences that have enriched her expertise in textiles and costume design. In 2012, she completed a month-long work experience in the Ladies Knitwear Department at George @ Asda. Her early experiences laid the foundation for her later roles, including significant contributions to costume design and fabrication in various settings, enhancing her practical knowledge in the field.