Creative Director

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

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Creative Director
Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Industry: Fashion

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced Creative Director to provide our creative team with guidance and ideas to launch new impressive projects.
• You will devise the concepts and strategies for a particular venture and will monitor its progress.
• You will be able to implement your creative vision and become the point of reference for any creative plan that wants to make its way to the customers.
• The goal is to achieve the best possible outcome of our projects both visually and essentially to meet customer expectations and drive our sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Conceive and implement concepts, guidelines, and strategies in various creative projects and oversee them to completion
• Direct and motivate teams of art directors, illustrators, content writers etc. to help them use their talents effectively
• Lead brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas
• Write and design unique and well-crafted copy that meet clients’ needs as well as our own
• Revise content and presentations, approve/reject ideas, provide feedback to the team
• Train and guide subordinates into accomplished professionals
• Monitor results of team efforts and propose actions for the future.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a creative director or in a similar creative role
• Hands-on experience in the creative process, styling, fashion, graphic design and brand development
• Excellent working knowledge of software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc.
• Outstanding leadership and organization skills
• Exemplary interpersonal and analytical abilities
• B.Sc/BA in Advertising, Fine Art, Design or relevant field; MSc/MA will be considered an asset
• 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.