ABOUT yoli wynton
Fashion Designer & Product Developer with 10+ years experience in the complete design process, from conceptualization to final product within categories that include: fully fashioned sweaters, knits, dresses, tops, intimates, loungewear, swimwear & activewear. Expert at interpreting trends and creating cohesive collections tailored for specific brand customers. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, hand sketching, tech packs, fabric/color-development, technical sketches, CADs and the fitting process.
Based in Los Angeles, CA.
310.498.4589
résumé
Work Experience
Forever21
Designer | Women’s Contemporary Department | November 2010- November 2020
Designed best-selling contemporary sweaters, dresses, tops, bottoms, outerwear, swimwear, intimates, athletic and loungewear
Collaborated closely with the merchandising and planning teams to create product that met financial targets
Partnered with graphic designed team to give print and color direction
Sketched groupings of categories using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and hand sketching
Created Technical Packages
Researched competitive markets for trend, market analysis and inspiration
Sourced fabrics, yarns, construction techniques and trims with import vendors
Curated concept trend boards & seasonal color palettes
Reviewed and gave comments for lab dips and Fits
Successfully negotiated garment cost directly with import vendors
Harkham Industries
Production Coordinator & Fashion Designer | Children/ Junior and Contemporary Departments | March 2007- August 2009
Maintained daily communication with the company’s manufacturing factory in China to obtain; fits, color lab dips, trims and fabrics
Coordinated domestic Proto-development with in-house pattern makers, cutters and sewers
Assisted in coordinating the production and development of retail styles for Macy’s, Nordstrom, Guess, Dillard’s, and other special accounts
Ensured goods were in compliance with our vendor’s policies and procedures
Calculated all cost sheets for the company’s Junior and Kid’s line
Assisted in coordinating the production of two divisions
Supervised testing for garments to indicate care instructions
Internships
7 for All Mankind fabric buying February 2006-June 2006
Haseltine Haute Couture, Paris France August 2006-December 2006
BCBG Showroom, Los Angeles USA September 2005-December 2005
French Connection Showroom, Los Angeles USA September 2005-December 2005
College Education
Parsons School of Design, Paris France, Extended Fashion Studies
FIDM Los Angeles, A.A. Merchandising Product Development
California State University, Los Angeles, B.A Psychology