Available to hire
I am Yildiz Nehir Gelikci, a fashion designer based in Cesme, Izmir, Turkey, and the owner of a sustainable women’s fashion brand called l’été bleu, aligned with the slow fashion movement.
I’m looking for roles where I can contribute my creativity, know-how, and leadership within a collaborative environment, leveraging my experience in trend research, collection development, fabric and color analysis, and end-to-end production coordination for diverse brands.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Turkish
Fluent
Work Experience
Designer at Dote ks Textile Apparel
August 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025Designer for denim, non-denim, and woven women’s and men’s wear with clients including Inditex (Pull&Bear), Calzedonia, Only, Vero Moda, and Silvian Heach. Responsibilities included trend forecasting, collection planning, fabric research, mood boards, technical and artistic drawings, collaborating with patternmakers and sewers, coordinating finishing touches, and delivering completed products to marketing and clients.
Merchandiser at Koton
October 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025In-store product arrangement and visual presentation; visual layout and merchandising.
Intern at Cemil İpekçi
July 1, 2012 - October 18, 2025Product design in haute couture; preparing design drawings per customer requests, pattern preparation and proofing, sewing and finishing the mold, and delivering to the customer.
Intern at Vakko
August 1, 2012 - October 18, 2025Exposure to production processes; pattern design, color separation for prints, template preparation, color selection for patterns, and fabric printing with prepared templates.
Founder & Lead Designer at L'ÉTÉ BLEU
April 1, 2023 - PresentFounder and lead designer shaping a sustainable and slow fashion lifestyle.
Project Manager, Research Specialist & Translator at 365 Consultancy
March 1, 2022 - PresentSupports management of projects, execution of research, and development of strategic recommendations in market, marketing and UX research.
Freelance Fashion Designer at Freelancer
March 1, 2022 - PresentFreelance fashion design work for various clients.
Fashion Designer at Doteks Textile
September 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025Follow fashion trends, conduct fabric and trend research, prepare moodboards, technical drawings and work with pattern makers and tailors to ensure proper fit and finishing.
Merchandiser at Koton
October 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025In-store product arrangement and visual presentation preparation.
Intern at Vakko
August 1, 2012 - October 18, 2025Learned production process, pattern design, color separation, template preparation and fabric printing workflow.
Intern at Cemil İpekçi Fashion House
July 1, 2012 - October 18, 2025Haute couture product design; design drawings, pattern preparation and sewing/finishing processes for customer delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Textile and Fashion Design at Çukurova University, Faculty of Fine Arts
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013Vakko Esmod Istanbul Fashion Brand Management Certificate at Vakko Esmod Istanbul
January 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts in Textile and Fashion Design at Çukurova University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013Fashion Brand Management at Vakko Esmod Istanbul
April 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022Fashion Law at Vakko Esmod Istanbul
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Qualifications
Vakko Esmod Istanbul Fashion Brand Management Certificate
January 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025UI-UX Design Specialization
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025Industry Experience
Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other, Consumer Goods
Experience Level
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