Creative Fashion Designer
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LocationAbuja, Federal Capital Territory, ng
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2–3 yrs
Company size8+ people
PostedOct 26, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
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A minimum of 2-3 years of experience
Previous experience as a creative designer required
Strong sense of creativity and ability to keep up with current trends
Ability to get involved in workplace teamwork
Proficient with Excel, Outlook, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Multi-faceted, detail-oriented, & highly organized individual
Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks and team player
Proactively follow up on pending inquiries from sales teams
Prepare meeting samples and coordinate
Work between designers, sample, production and sales teams
Input sales orders, purchase orders and cut tickets into ERP system
Create tech packs to be sent for costing to suppliers
Lead fitting sessions & give insight on fit improvements
Create fit comments & communicate with vendor
Creativity, innovation and flair
An eye for paint and a feel for fabrics and materials
The ability to generate ideas and concepts, use your initiative and think outside the box
Design and visualisation skills, either by hand or through computer-aided design (CAD)
Technical skills, including pattern cutting and sewing
Garment technology skills and knowledge
A proactive approach
Commercial awareness and business orientation
Self-promotion and confidence
Interpersonal, communication and networking skills
The ability to negotiate and to influence others
Team working skills
Good organisation and time management
Skills
Excel
Outlook
Adobe Illustrator
Photoshop
ERP system
Company Description
Our client in the Fashion Industry urgently requires the services of a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of a Creative Fashion Designer.
Job Description
Your responsibilities will include:
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Create or visualize an idea and produce a design by hand or using computer-aided design (CAD)
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Create mood boards to show to clients
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Keep up to date with emerging fashion trends as well as general trends relating to fabrics, and shapes
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Plan and develop ranges, often based on a theme
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Work with others in the design team, such as buyers and forecasters, to develop products to meet a brief
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Liaise closely with sales, buying and production teams on an ongoing basis to ensure items suit the customer, market and price points
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Understand design from a technical perspective, i.e. producing patterns and technical specifications for designs
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Visit trade shows and manufacturers to source, select and buy fabrics, trims, fastenings and embellishments
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Adapt existing designs for mass production
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Develop a pattern that is cut and sewn into sample garments and supervise the creation of these, including fitting, detailing and adaptations
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Oversee production
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Negotiate with customers and suppliers
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Showcase your designs at fashion and other trade shows
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Work with models to try out your designs and also to wear them on the catwalk at fashion shows
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Manage marketing, finances and other business activities, if working on a self-employed basis.
Qualifications
A minimum of 2-3 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications
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Previous experience as a creative designer required
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Strong sense of creativity and ability to keep up with current trends
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Ability to get involved in workplace teamwork.
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Proficient with Excel, Outlook, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
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Proficient in English Preferred
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Fashion Design Degree Preferred *Creative Designer"
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Multi-faceted, detail-oriented, & highly organized individual
•
Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks and team player
•
Proficient with Excel, Outlook, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
•
Proactively follow up on pending inquiries from sales teams
•
Prepare meeting samples and coordinate
•
Work between designers, sample, production and sales teams
•
Input sales orders, purchase orders and cut tickets into ERP system
•
Create tech packs to be sent for costing to suppliers
•
Lead fitting sessions & give insight on fit improvements
•
Create fit comments & communicate with vendor
•
Creativity, innovation and flair
•
An eye for paint and a feel for fabrics and materials
•
The ability to generate ideas and concepts, use your initiative and think outside the box
•
Design and visualisation skills, either by hand or through computer-aided design (CAD)
•
Technical skills, including pattern cutting and sewing
•
Garment technology skills and knowledge
•
A proactive approach
•
Commercial awareness and business orientation
•
Self-promotion and confidence
•
Interpersonal, communication and networking skills
•
The ability to negotiate and to influence others
•
Team working skills
•
Good organisation and time management.
Additional Information
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Further assessments will be required.