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.