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About Owens and Xley Consults
Owens and Xley Consults is a full-service business consulting and advisory company located in Lagos, Nigeria and also loves creating practical solutions that assist entrepreneurs to navigate the day-to-day challenges of running a business.
JOB TITLE: Fashion Designer
JOB LOCATION: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.
Employment Type: Full-time
JOB DETAILS:
- We are seeking to hire a qualified and experienced Designer. S/he will be responsible for creating designs and sketches for collections.
- S/he will sketch designs, select fabrics, and patterns, and liaise with the production supervisor on how to make the designed outfits.
- As the designer, s/he will also consult with clients to create unique designs that meet their needs and specifications.
Job Responsibilities
- Create designs and sketches
- Produce clear and detailed fashion illustrations by hand or CAD
- Create mood boards that project collections ahead of the sketching and design process
- Be present at consultations and liaise with clients till the final sketch is approved
- Create 3D designs during consultations
- Confer with clients to understand their design needs and provide feedback to the creative director on presented ideas
- Work with the production supervisor to select each style’s fabric, trims, materials, and colours that fit into the design plan
- Work collaboratively with the creative director and operations manager in sourcing and procuring fabrics, trims, and other materials
- Oversee the pattern drafting, cutting, and production of the samples
- Manage design process from conception through to final styling.
- Research current fashion trends and determine what consumers will like
- Collaborate with the design team to develop ideas for new products based on research data
- Perform other tasks as assigned
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree / HND in Design, Fine Arts or related field
- Certification in Fashion Design is a plus
- 2-4 years’ experience in a related field
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel or related software
- Ability to do sketches by hand.
- Excellent design and conceptual skills.
- Excellent sense of style and color.
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Deadline: October 19, 2021