BSS Vocational & Skill Acquisition Center, accredited by Federal Ministry of Works & Labour as Trade Test Center, is set up as a Vocational Training Institute that provides solution to the challenges of Unemployment and lack of skilled manpower for Small and Medium Enterprises in the country due to lack of well-funded, Structured and Accredited Training institutions.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Fashion Design Instructor
Location: Lagos
Job Description
We urgently require an experienced Full Time Instructor to work in our Vocational & Skill Acquisition center.
Responsibilities
Creating or visualising an idea and producing a design by hand or using computer-aided design (CAD)
Keeping up to date with emerging fashion trends as well as general trends relating to fabrics, colours and shapes
Planning and developing ranges
Understanding design from a technical perspective, i.e. producing patterns and technical specifications for designs
Sourcing, selecting and buying fabrics, trims, fastenings and embellishments
Developing a pattern that is cut and sewn into sample garments and supervising the creation of these, including fitting, detailing and adaptations
Qualifications
Candidates must possess a Technical College Education with Trade Test and certificate from National Business &Technical Examination Board (NABTEB).
A registered member of Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria (FADAN) would be an added advantage.
Requirements
Must have worked in the fashion design department in a reputable Technical School or Fashion Academy.
Must have an in depth understanding of the subject fashion design including recent developments in fashion design.
Must be honest, God fearing and diligent at work
Experience of teaching effectively and providing a stimulating environment for learning and teaching to motivate, inspire and challenge Students.
Ability to design, deliver, assess and revise teaching programmes.
Experience and success in developing new approaches to learning and teaching methods.
Must have a proven track record of contributing to the overall success of own and wider academic departments.
Excellent communication skills with experience of developing networks and contributing to the development of better working practices.
Must have at least 2 – 5 Years of post-qualification experience in teaching, research and academic administration
Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills; and the ability to build relations and to work collaboratively.
Outstanding knowledge of the creative fashion design process, from concept to 2D and 3D design development, fabric selection, collection and brand development
Must possess strong skills in draping, basic/creative pattern drafting and garment construction particularly in relation to elements of pattern making
Have a very sound knowledge in design principles, fabric properties and textiles manipulation
Must be very familiar with textile and fashion products in order to teach students how to develop fashion collections
Up to date with current and emerging fashion industry practice, and willingness to learn the latest innovative teaching method
Able to handle CAD or computer skills for fashion design such adobe photo shop, illustrator and GERBER system
Dynamic and enthusiastic, with an interest to nurture students and to help them achieve their potential in garment making skills and creative design
Have the ability to adapt to a multicultural setting and to handle students of different nationalities
Note: Only qualified and knowledgeable candidates on this field should apply
Experience
2 - 5 Years in similar job with a credible portfolio.
The candidate must reside in Lagos.
Application Closing Date
9th December, 2018.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to the "Human Resource Manager, BSS Vocational & Skill Acquisition Center" by e-mail to: [email protected]
Or
Send their soft copy to: Human Resource Manager,
BSS Vocational & Skill Acquisition Center,
60, Cole Street, Off Anjorin Street,
Lawanson Surulere,
Lagos State.
Or 5, Mercy Eneli Street,
Off Adelabu Street,
Masha Surulere,
Lagos State.