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Demure by 'Denike is Hiring a Design Assistant in Lagos, Nigeria

Demure by 'Denike is a Ready-To-Wear Womenswear Emerging Brand Based in Lagos, Nigeria.


Job Title: Design Assistant

Location: Lagos (Specifically Alimosho LGA) 

Pay: To be discussed 

Duration: Unlimited 

Contact Email: demurebydenike@gmail.com

Application Deadline: 18th of May, 2018

 

Job Description

  • Provide both creative and practical support to the creative director by pooling ideas and handling office work.
  • Confer with clients to understand their design needs and provide feedback on presented ideas.
  • Discuss client's design needs with creative director to obtain input.
  • Work with existing and new customers on new ideas, concepts and designs.
  • Assist in creating mood and trend boards for reference purposes.
  • Perform extensive market trend research to understand competitive opportunities.
  • Liaise with vendors and suppliers for material procurement and make sure that samples are received on time.
  • Work with clients to obtain trim approvals.
  • Assist creative director throughout the production development procedure.
  • Provide support by assisting in photo-shoots and fashion or ramp shows.
  • Handle draping and pattern making activities.
  • Use technology to develop electronic prototypes of designs to show clients what end product will look like.
  • Make sketches of proposed designs for clients
  • Assist clients in making design decisions by proposing changes or laterations
  • Create client records and contact existing clients when new designs or materials are available
  • Inspect fabric and end design to look for possible tears and report discrepancies to designer on immediate basis.
  • Make-certain that designs are ready in time for delivery or pick up.