Creative Assistant (Fashion Design & Illustration) at Amani Advisory Limited

Amani Advisory Limited is committed to assisting organizations in achieving success by maximizing their most valuable resource - their employees. We offer complete HR solutions to businesses of all sizes and in various industries. Thanks to a team of seasoned HR professionals, we approach every project with expertise, innovation, and a client-centric mindset.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Creative Assistant (Fashion Design & Illustration)

Location: Eleganza, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• We are seeking a highly creative, detail-oriented Creative Assistant with strong sketching and design interpretation skills to support our fashion design team.
• In this role, you will support the Creative Director and design team in developing innovative and visually stunning designs.
• The ideal candidate must have a strong eye for style, an understanding of trends, and the ability to translate concepts into visual presentations and illustrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create clear, accurate fashion sketches and illustrations (digital or hand-drawn) based on designer or client concepts.
• Collaborate with designers and production team to bring creative visions to life through mood boards, color palettes, and design references.
• Support the development of bespoke, ready-to-wear, and bridal collections by preparing sketches, trims, and fabric ideas.
• Assist during fittings, photoshoots, and design consultations when necessary.
• Maintain and organize a visual archive of past and present sketches, samples, and inspiration materials.
• Interpret rough ideas into refined, fashion-forward sketches that match the brand’s aesthetic.
• Research and stay current on trends, silhouettes, and fashion market directions.
• Create tech-packs and specification sheets where required.
• Take initiative in suggesting design tweaks, new fabrications, or styling options.
• Work closely with tailors, beaders, and pattern makers to ensure design accuracy during production.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in fashion illustration (portfolio required).
• Ability to sketch manually and/or digitally with precision and speed.
• Excellent sense of style, fashion trends, and garment construction basics.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Creative thinking with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or CorelDRAW is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Fashion Design, Fine Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience working in a fashion brand or atelier environment.
• Photography or content creation experience is a bonus.

Salary
N200,000 - N300,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
10th January, 2026.