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5years

Job Location drjobs

Lagos - Nigeria

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

ABOUT THE CLIENT




Our client is a well-established fashion and apparel manufacturing company with a strong reputation in the Nigerian market. Known for its premium-quality clothing and strong retail presence the company operates across both high-end and large-scale production lines offering stylish functional garments for a broad range of consumer and corporate needs. With a focus on innovation craftsmanship and operational excellence the company continues to lead the industry with inspiring design and brand-led growth.

JOB SUMMARY




This role is ideal for a highly creative and strategic fashion design professional who thrives in a leadership position. As the Design Lead you will be responsible for setting the creative tone for collections managing the design process end-to-end and overseeing a team of designers and technical staff. You ll work closely with the Creative Director to interpret brand vision into trend-aligned and commercially viable collections while ensuring the designs are production-ready and meet quality benchmarks.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Collaborate with the Creative Director to define seasonal design themes and translate them into actionable creative briefs.

  • Plan conceptualize and develop fashion collections that align with global trends and brand positioning.

  • Lead and mentor a team of designers technical designers and pattern makers ensuring continuous professional development.

  • Supervise sketch creation tech pack development and selection of fabrics and trims to maintain product consistency.

  • Oversee fittings sampling and design approvals ensuring collections meet technical and aesthetic standards.

  • Coordinate closely with production and merchandising teams to ensure design feasibility and cost-effective execution.

  • Troubleshoot design and technical issues during development and production phases.

  • Conduct regular competitor analysis trend forecasting and consumer research to inform design direction.

  • Implement feedback and quality assurance processes to enhance product integrity and performance.

  • Foster a creative and collaborative design culture that prioritizes innovation and excellence.





Requirements

WHAT TO HAVE




  • Bachelor s degree in Fashion Design Textile Design or a related field.

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the fashion industry with at least 2 years in a design leadership or supervisory role.

  • A strong portfolio that showcases both creative direction and commercially successful designs.

  • Proficiency in fashion design tools such as Adobe Illustrator Photoshop and CLO 3D or similar 3D prototyping software.

  • Solid knowledge of garment construction fabrics and product development.

  • Strong project management skills including the ability to manage multiple timelines and cross-functional teams.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to give and receive creative feedback.

  • A deep understanding of current fashion trends seasonal market shifts and consumer behavior.



Benefits

  • Financial Incentives: Competitive salaries performance-based bonuses referral bonuses for new customers and employees.

  • Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: Generous paid time off paid parental leave flexible work arrangements where possible.

  • Professional Development & Growth: Monthly workshops on the latest fashion trends quarterly leadership development sessions opportunities to attend industry conferences clear career progression plans with defined promotion pathways.

  • Health & Wellness Benefits: Health insurance coverage mental health support programs employee wellness initiatives.

  • Employee Engagement & Culture: Fun workplace environment with seasonal team events and celebrations annual company retreats or team-building outings employee recognition programs with awards for outstanding contributions opportunities to participate in community and charity events related to childrens welfare.

  • Exclusive Perks for Parents & Kids: Priority access to limited edition products for employees bring-your-child-to-work days discounts on childrens products.



Employment Type

Full Time

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