Apparel and fashion designer with 5+ years of experience developing commercially successful women’s and men’s collections from concept through production. Experienced in custom apparel design, technical product development, tech packs, garment construction, and supplier collaboration. Passionate about turning creative ideas into premium, production-ready garments while balancing aesthetics, functionality, and commercial success.

Cagdas Yontem

Apparel and fashion designer with 5+ years of experience developing commercially successful women’s and men’s collections from concept through production. Experienced in custom apparel design, technical product development, tech packs, garment construction, and supplier collaboration. Passionate about turning creative ideas into premium, production-ready garments while balancing aesthetics, functionality, and commercial success.

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Apparel and fashion designer with 5+ years of experience developing commercially successful women’s and men’s collections from concept through production. Experienced in custom apparel design, technical product development, tech packs, garment construction, and supplier collaboration.

Passionate about turning creative ideas into premium, production-ready garments while balancing aesthetics, functionality, and commercial success.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Student Assistant
April 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Supported seasonal wholesale showroom activities and visual product presentations for international buyers; prepared product overviews, assortment presentations, and seasonal reports; collaborated with sales, merchandising, and marketing teams; supported retail tours and key account projects; designed collections and promotional materials; assisted with visual merchandising and styling guidance.
Commercial Sales Intern at MCM Worldwide
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Supported internal capsule development (Playroom & Under the Sea) from concept to sales presentation. Coordinated sample management, visuals, and showroom organization for AW25 campaigns. Liaised with HQ and vendors for production readiness, pricing updates, and tech-pack documentation. Gained hands-on experience in cross-departmental communication across design, buying, and marketing.
Commercial Sales Intern at MCM Worldwide
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Supported AW25 / SS25 global selling campaigns, contributing to collection storytelling, line sheets, and visual sales tools; Acted as a design–commercial interface, aligning product stories with merchandising and sales strategies; Prepared collection overviews and supported knowledge transfer to sales and retail teams; Assisted showroom setup and client presentations during Milan showroom sessions; Gained hands-on experience with premium quality standards, NOS logic, and market positioning.
Student Assistant at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Supported university brand design projects, including concept development for anniversary merchandise and visual identity updates. Assisted with presentation materials, visual merchandising mockups, and communication layouts.
Sales Advisor (Part Time) at &Other Stories
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Provided styling advice and assisted in visual merchandising in a premium retail environment. Built practical knowledge of consumer styling needs and product presentation.
Commercial Sales Intern at MCM World Wide
March 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Supported seasonal wholesale showroom activities and visual product presentations for international buyers. Prepared commercial product overviews, assortment presentations, and seasonal reports. Collaborated with Sales, Merchandising, and Marketing teams to strengthen luxury brand presentation. Supported retail tours and key account projects across European markets, and contributed to collection/design work for the school’s 30th anniversary event. Created promotional materials and managed project timelines efficiently for successful execution. Provided styling guidance and helped with visual merchandising in a premium retail environment.
Student Assistant (Student Work) at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
March 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Supported university brand design projects, including concept development for anniversary merchandise and visual identity updates; Assisted with presentation materials, visual merchandising mockups, and communication layouts; Designed print and digital materials following university branding guidelines.
Student Assistant / Sales Advisor (Part Time)
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Supported wholesale showroom activities and prepared presentations and seasonal reporting. Assisted with product styling/visual merchandising and supported key account projects and retail tours. Contributed to promotional materials and managed project timelines; provided consumer styling knowledge and premium product presentation support.
Commercial Sales Intern / Student Assistant / Sales Advisor (Part Time) at MCM World Wide
December 1, 2023 - April 30, 2025
Supported seasonal wholesale showroom activities and visual product presentations for international buyers. Prepared commercial product overviews, assortment presentations, and seasonal reports. Collaborated with Sales, Merchandising, and Marketing teams to strengthen luxury brand presentations. Supported retail tours and key account projects across European markets. Designed apparel collections for the school’s 30th anniversary (milestone event), created promotional materials, and managed project timelines efficiently to ensure successful execution. Provided styling advice and assisted with visual merchandising in a premium retail environment. Built practical knowledge of consumer styling needs and product presentation.
Commercial Sales Intern at MCM Worldwide
December 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Supported commercial activities, including campaigns and showroom support.
Sales Advisor (Part Time) at &Other Stories
December 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Provided styling advice and assisted in visual merchandising in a premium retail environment; Built practical knowledge of consumer styling needs and product presentation.
Senior Designer at Trendyol
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Led collection planning, sample approvals, and tech-pack creation for womenswear and menswear.
International Languages / ERASMUS (Fashion styling and communication) at Erasmus, Fashion Styling and Communication Program
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Supported design-related tasks such as sketching and technical drawing. Collaborated on pattern-making and sewing prototypes, participated in fittings, and stayed updated on fashion trends through trend research.
Senior Designer at Trendyol
August 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023
Developed and art-directed multiple fashion campaigns, combining product design with visual storytelling and styling; Created campaign concepts, moodboards, color stories, and styling directions for e-commerce and digital platforms; Styled and co-directed photoshoots, working closely with photographers, models, production teams, and marketing; Delivered high-volume creative output under tight deadlines while maintaining brand consistency; Collaborated cross-functionally with Marketing, Buying, and Content teams to align creative vision with performance goals.
Design Specialist at Trendyol
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Supported design direction and collaboration with buying and merchandising to align with sales and margin goals.
Junior Designer at Trendyol
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Contributed to collection development and design execution for multiple SKUs.
Senior Designer / Design Specialist / Junior Designer / Assistant Designer at TrendYol / Trendyol
February 1, 2020 - September 1, 2023
Designed commercially successful women’s wear and developed collections from concept through production. Created detailed tech packs, technical drawings, and product specifications for manufacturers. Developed realistic product mockups, collection presentation materials, and seasonal design concepts. Collaborated closely with Buying, Product Development, Production, and suppliers to ensure high-quality execution. Selected fabrics, trims, and construction details while maintaining commercial and aesthetic objectives. Conducted fittings, reviewed samples, and implemented technical improvements before production; managed multiple seasonal projects simultaneously while meeting demanding deadlines. Used Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop daily for technical and creative design work.
Senior Designer Design Specialist / Junior Designer / Assistant Designer at TrendYou
February 1, 2020 - September 30, 2023
Junior Designer at Trendyol
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Created campaign concepts, moodboards, color stories, and styling directions for e-commerce and digital platforms; Assisted in photography direction and cross-functional collaboration to ensure brand consistency.
Assistant Designer at Trendyol
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Supported design team with sketches, tech packs, and sample development.
Assistant Designer at Trendyol
February 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Developed initial design concepts, assisted with product design, and supported campaign execution across channels.
PR Assistant at Boreal Brandlifting
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Supported strategic PR campaigns, coordinating events, fashion shows, and product launches.
PR Assistant at Boreal Brand
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Supported PR campaigns to improve brand visibility in the fashion industry. Coordinated events including fashion shows and product launches to ensure smooth execution. Conducted market research to identify trends and consumer preferences, supported purchase order processing and inventory management, and analyzed sales data to inform restocking decisions.
PR Assistant at Ermaus, Fashion Styling and Communication
September 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Assisted design team with sketches and technical drawings; collaborated on pattern-making and sewing prototypes; participated in fittings and sample adjustments; stayed updated on fashion trends and conducted trend research.
PR Assistant at Boreal Brandlifting
September 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Supported strategic PR campaigns, fostering brand visibility in the fashion industry; Coordinated events, including fashion shows and product launches, ensuring smooth execution.
Intern Buying Department at Beymen
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2018
Conducted market research to identify trends and consumer preferences. Supported PO processing and inventory management.
Intern - Buying Department at Beymen
September 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
Assisted the buying team with purchase order processing and inventory tasks. Participated in buying meetings by documenting key outcomes and insights and stayed updated on relevant fashion trends.
Intern, Buying Department at Beymen
September 1, 2017 - February 28, 2018
Conducted market research to identify trends and consumer preferences; Supported purchase order processing and inventory management; Analyzed sales data to inform restocking decisions.
Intern Buying Department at Boyner
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Conducted comprehensive market research, assisted in PO processing, managed inventory, and documented buying outcomes.
Intern - Buying Department at Boyner
June 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Supported the buying department with order/inventory related activities and participated in buying meetings, documenting key outcomes and insights.
Owner (Intern) / Intern Buying Department at Nuo va Academia di Belle Arti
June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Buyer (Intern) / Intern Buying Department at Boyner
June 1, 2017 - February 28, 2018
Actively participated in buying meetings, documented key outcomes and insights, supported purchase order processing, and assisted with inventory management. Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and consumer preferences; analyzed sales data to inform restocking decisions.
Intern, Buying Department at Boyner
June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Conducted comprehensive market research to discern emerging trends and consumer preferences; Assisted in purchase order processing and proficiently managed inventory; Analyzed sales data meticulously to optimize restocking strategies; Participated in buying meetings, documenting key outcomes and insights.
Intern Design Department at KOTON
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Assisted design team with sketches, pattern-making, fittings, and trend research.
Intern - Design Department at Koton
June 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Assisted the design team by creating sketches and technical drawings. Supported pattern-making and sewing prototypes. Participated in fittings and made adjustments to garment samples, and conducted trend research while staying current on fashion trends.
Intern, Buying Department at KOTON
June 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Assisted product development, supplier coordination and merchandising.
Intern, Design Department at KOTON
June 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016
Assisted the design team in creating sketches and technical drawings; Collaborated on pattern-making and sewing prototypes; Participated in fittings and made adjustments to garment samples; Stayed updated on fashion trends and conducted trend research.
Design Assistant at Red Beard by Tanju Babacan
December 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Helped with concept creation, flat patterns, fittings, and campaign shoots.
International Language System Certificate / Language course at LA (Los Angeles) - Language System
January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2017

Education

MS, DESIGN LEADERSHIP at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
BA, Textile and Fashion Design at Istanbul Bilgi University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Erasmus, Fashion Styling and Communication at Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Language Certificate at LANGUAGE SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL LOS ANGELES
January 1, 2013 - November 5, 2025
MS, Design Leadership at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
BA, Textile and Fashion Design at Istanbul Bilgi University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Erasmus, Fashion Styling and Communication at Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
BA Textile and Fashion Design at Istanbul Bilgi University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
MS Design Leadership at Istanbul Bilgi University
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
at Istanbul Technical University / ITU
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
at Istanbul Bilgi University / IS BILGI
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Language Certificate
January 1, 2013 - November 5, 2025
Erasmus Certificate in Fashion Styling & Communication
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Language certificate (Language System)
January 1, 2016 - July 27, 2026
Language certificate (International Languages / Los Angeles)
January 1, 2016 - July 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Manufacturing, Education, Wholesale & Distribution