Fashion Illustrator & Creative Assistant at First Excelsia Professional Services Limited

FirstExcelsia is a firm of highly versatile and renowned Human Resources, Organisational Development and Management consultants with operations across several states in Nigeria. We have an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian business terrain and we are very passionate about partnering with indigenous organisations to develop glocalised HR solutions, processes and structures required to develop and effectively drive our clients' corporate strategies. The firm commenced operations in 2016 and currently has a team of consultants that have successfully managed numerous Organisational Development, Human Resources and Management Consulting projects in varying leadership capacities across all sectors of the Nigerian Economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fashion Illustrator & Creative Assistant

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Are you passionate about fashion, creativity, and visual storytelling? We are looking for a talented and innovative Fashion Illustrator & Creative Assistant to join our team and support the development of compelling fashion concepts, creative content, and brand visuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Create original fashion illustrations, sketches, textile patterns, and design concepts.
• Assist in developing creative ideas that align with the brand’s identity and aesthetic.
• Support production processes by preparing mock-ups, samples, and design templates.
• Collaborate with production teams and artisans to ensure accurate execution of designs.
• Create engaging visual content for social media, campaigns, lookbooks, and marketing materials.
• Assist with photoshoots, styling, and content curation.
• Research fashion trends, creative inspirations, and innovative design techniques.
• Maintain organized creative files, mood boards, and design references.
• Monitor social media engagement and support community interactions where required.
• Prepare reports, document creative processes, and support performance tracking activities.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, creativity, problem-solving ability, and adaptability in executing tasks.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams while managing multiple projects effectively within deadlines.
• Support additional creative and administrative tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in fashion illustration, creative design, or marketing-related roles.
• Strong illustration, visual design, and content development skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and documentation skills.
• Ability to think creatively and contribute innovative ideas to brand development.
• Basic understanding of social media management and community engagement is an added advantage.
• Ability to analyze performance trends and support creative improvement initiatives.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Application Closing Date
30th May, 2026. 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: talentsearch@firstexcelsia.com using “Fashion Illustrator & Creative Assistant Application” as the subject of the email.