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.

yoliwynton@gmail.com

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