• Location: Surulere, Lagos
  Employment Type: Full-time
  Industry: Fashion (Native, Bespoke, Ready-to-Wear)
  

Stretch-It Concepts Limited - Our client, a leading fashion brand is recruiting

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, detailed fashion illustrations that capture the essence of native, ready-to-wear, bespoke, and wedding designs.
• Work with fashion designers to visualize collections, focusing on traditional African attire, contemporary fashion, and wedding gowns.
• Develop both hand-drawn and digital sketches for presentations, marketing materials, and design references.
• Collaborate with pattern makers and other members of the production team to ensure designs are accurately interpreted.
• Research and stay updated on current fashion trends, particularly in native and wedding attire, to inspire and inform designs.
• Revise illustrations based on feedback from designers and clients, ensuring high standards and attention to detail.
• Assist in creating mood boards, fabric choices, and color palettes for seasonal collections.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a fashion illustrator, with a focus on native, bespoke, and bridal fashion (Portfolio required).
• Proficiency in both traditional and digital illustration techniques (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar software).
• Strong understanding of native African fashion, including fabric textures, garment construction, and embellishments.
• Creative flair with an eye for intricate details, especially in wedding and bespoke designs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a fashion illustrator (Portfolio required).
• A degree or diploma in Fashion Design, Illustration, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• Experience in the Lagos fashion scene, with knowledge of current trends in native and wedding attire.
• Prior work experience in a fashion house or design studio focused on bespoke or wedding fashion.
• Passion for African culture, textiles, and contemporary design.

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested candidates should submit their resume, portfolio, and a cover letter to: jobs@stretchitconcepts.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted