Junior Fashion Designer at Owens & Xley Consults

Owens and Xley is a business consulting and advisory company. We offer strategic services in the areas of business advisory, business development and planning to small businesses that would otherwise not have access to the technical competencies available to bigger companies. We know the role good planning plays in any business and its associated costs, and the initial capital challenges faced by small a business, which is why we have developed solutions which ensure that the small business owners still have access to the technical skill but at a fraction of the cost. We aim to help entrepreneurs and small business owners get better business results with less cost.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Fashion Designer

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Fashion

Overview

• In this role, candidate is responsible for creating designs and sketches for different collections.
• S/he will sketch designs, select fabrics and patterns and give directions on how to make the designed outfits.
• As the Junior Designer, s/he will also consult with clients to create unique designs that meet their needs and specifications.
• Create designs and sketches for all business lines.
• Produce clear and detailed fashion illustrations by hand or CAD.
• Create mood boards that project collections ahead of sketching and design process.
• Select each style’s fabric, trims, materials & colours that fit into design plan.
• Ensure garments are accurately costed (no overpricing or underpricing).
• Create a tech pack for each design
• Draft patterns for production when required
• Conduct quality control on all finished garments
• Receive finished Ready-To-Wear garments to be stocked on the shop floor
• Ensure designs are in line with brand’s aesthetics
• Ensure brand remains market leader and trendsetter in innovation.
• Source and procure fabrics, trims & other materials.
• Oversee pattern drafting, cutting and production of samples.
• Conduct quality control to ensure outfit meets design specifications
• Work with tailors when necessary for the production of each outfit.
• Support marketing team in developing campaigns advertisements
• Research and proffer trend projections
• Support marketing team in developing campaigns & advertisements
• Research and proffer trend projections

Required Skills / Competence

• B.Sc. or HND in any related discipline
• Certification in Design is a plus
• 3-4 years experience in a creative position
• Tailoring experience is an advantage
• High level of professionalism
• Ability to carry out extensive research online & offline
• Result-oriented team player with exceptional motivation and interpersonal skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Project management skills
• Exceptionally creative
• Strong visualization skills.
• A keen eye for detail
• Confident and pleasant
• Knowledgeable about the current trends as it relates to the industry
• Strong organizational and project management skills; attention to details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary
N100,000 / Month + Benefits.

Application Closing Date
27th July, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.