Head of Fashion

Tiskies, an African contemporary fashion outfit specializing in African fabrics and western materials to produce a well detailed mix of exquisite fashion for both men and women.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Head of Fashion
Job Location
: Lekki, Lagos
Industry: Fashion

Job Description

  • We are seeking for a Head of Fashion to join our growing team. He/She will design, produce, and present new fashion apparel that is on trend.

Responsibilities


  • Ability to understand and interpret prints
  • Devise efficient fashion design plans and foster new fashion concepts
  • Adapting designs for mass production
  • Owns and manage vertical calendar; assure that all critical deadlines are met by the cross functional teams.
  • Conduct trend research and interpret style
  • Create and present seasonal concept direction on themes, colors, print inspiration, key fabrics and life style
  • Create and present material and print pattern
  • Create concept boards for presenting big ideas and key looks
  • Attend design, fabric fashion, yarn and trim shows
  • Travel to stores and competitive shopping locations to gain inspiration and pick up on trends
  • Review and approve print design and strike off execution
  • Coordinate activities of illustrators and drafters.
  • Share fashion insights and analysis with buyers to help them choose the appropriate inventory purchases
  • Coordinate with salespeople, designers, production team and manufacturers
  • Select garments and accessories that will be used for promotional marketing
  • Consider the needs of the target consumers, the new trends, purpose of the event and create and ensemble by combining cloths and accessories.
  • Be aware of what the consumers want and display clothes in such a way that it attracts more of them

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, Art, or related field
  • In-depth understanding of design principles, fashion, and the fashion industry
  • Accurate and precise attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
  • Self-motivated and self-directed
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Skills:

  • Creativity, innovation and flair
  • An eye for colour and a feel for fabrics and materials
  • The ability to generate ideas and concepts
  • Design and visualization skills, either by hand or through computer-aided design (CAD)
  • Technical skills, including pattern cutting
  • Garment technology skills and knowledge
  • 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 organization and time management.

Remuneration
Highly competitive and very attractive in the fashion industry.

Note: Only qualified and experience candidate will be contacted.