# Jocelyn Yao Jones

> Head Design Manager at Pottery Barn Kids

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/jocelynyaojones

Strategic design leader with experience working across the wholesale, retail and e-commerce industry designing both soft and hard goods. Proven track record of developing successful product assortments. My expertise spans the entire design process: from initial concept to final production, collaborating with top global vendors to bring designs to life.

I strive to create a balance between trend and function, with a strong focus on representation, sustainability, and accessibility. My goal is to ensure products are not only beautiful but have meaningful, positive impact.

## Work Experience
### Head Design Manager, Toys + Gifting + Keepsakes @ Pottery Barn Kids
Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area

### Senior Designer, Toys + Nursery Keepsakes @ Pottery Barn Kids
Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | San Francisco, California

### Founder | Product Design & Development @ JY Design Studio
Jan 2022 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area

### Industrial Designer @ FAO Schwarz
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

### Senior Toy Designer @ KiwiCo, Inc.
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Toy Designer @ Pottery Barn Kids
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco, California

### Designer, Decorative Accessories @ Hallmark Cards
Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Kansas City, Missouri Area

### Product Designer | Home, Fashion & Baby Gifting @ Mud Pie LLC
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Greater Atlanta Area

### Lead Designer @ Basics Brands
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Greater Atlanta Area

### Designer/Desktop Publisher @ Southern Regional Education Board
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Greater Atlanta Area

### Marketing and Communications Director @ Georgia Institute of Technology
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Georgia Institute of Technology
•	Oversaw a 10 person committee in strategic brand management of the Georgia Tech Student Foundation
•	Served on Board of Trustees responsible for allocating over $19,000 in funds to impactful student organizations
•	Closed accounts amounting $5,740 in student donations to GTSF
•	Mentored select students within the Freshman Leadership Initiative (FLI)
•	Restructured committee format to increase growth, productivity and sustainability

### Administrative Assistant @ Georgia Institute of Technology
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015

### Director of Branding and Publications @ The Diamond Campaign
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Georgia Institute of Technology

### Student Pediatric Designer @ Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Georgia Institute of Technology

### Student Toy Designer @ Kids II
Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Georgia Institute of Technology


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Industrial Design
Georgia Institute of Technology


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelyneyao
- Website: http://jocelynyao.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-07