• Application Deadline:
• Position: Creative Fashion Designer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification



• Experience 2 - 3 years



• Location Lagos




• City Lekki




• Job Field UX, Design and Architecture 
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Create or visualize an idea and produce a design by hand or using computer-aided design (CAD)


• Create mood boards to show to clients


• Keep up to date with emerging fashion trends as well as general trends relating to fabrics, and shapes


• Plan and develop ranges, often based on a theme


• Work with others in the design team, such as buyers and forecasters, to develop products to meet a brief


• Liaise closely with sales, buying and production teams on an ongoing basis to ensure items suit the customer, market and price points


• Understand design from a technical perspective, i.e. producing patterns and technical specifications for designs


• Visit trade shows and manufacturers to source, select and buy fabrics, trims, fastenings and embellishments


• Adapt existing designs for mass production


• Develop a pattern that is cut and sewn into sample garments and supervise the creation of these, including fitting, detailing and adaptations


• Oversee production


• Negotiate with customers and suppliers


• Showcase your designs at fashion and other trade shows


• Work with models to try out your designs and also to wear them on the catwalk at fashion shows


• Manage marketing, finances and other business activities, if working on a self-employed basis.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a creative designer required


• Strong sense of creativity and ability to keep up with current trends


• Ability to get involved in workplace teamwork.


• Proficient with Excel, Outlook, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop


• Proficient in English Preferred


• Fashion Design Degree Preferred *Creative Designer"


• Multi-faceted, detail-oriented, & highly organized individual


• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks and team player


• Proficient with Excel, Outlook, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop


• Proactively follow up on pending inquiries from sales teams


• Prepare meeting samples and coordinate


• Work between designers, sample, production and sales teams


• Input sales orders, purchase orders and cut tickets into ERP system


• Create tech packs to be sent for costing to suppliers


• Lead fitting sessions & give insight on fit improvements


• Create fit comments & communicate with vendor


• Creativity, innovation and flair


• An eye for paint and a feel for fabrics and materials


• The ability to generate ideas and concepts, use your initiative and think outside the box


• Design and visualisation skills, either by hand or through computer-aided design (CAD)


• Technical skills, including pattern cutting and sewing


• Garment technology skills and knowledge


• A proactive approach


• Commercial awareness and business orientation


• Self-promotion and confidence


• Interpersonal, communication and networking skills


• The ability to negotiate and to influence others


• Team working skills


• Good organisation and time management.