JOB TITLE FASHION DESIGNER ASSISTANT

NATURE OF JOB FULL TIME

INDUSTRY FASHION DESIGN & GARMENT MANUFACTURING

SALARY KSHS.30,000-35,000

JOB LOCATION KILIMANI

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Design Support

· Assist in developing fashion concepts, mood boards, and seasonal collections.

· Prepare design sketches, technical drawings, and garment specifications.

· Support the lead designer in creating customized designs based on client requirements.

· Keep up to date with current fashion trends, fabrics, colours, and styling techniques.

Fabric & Material Selection

· Assist in sourcing suitable fabrics, trims, accessories, and other production materials.

· Evaluate fabric quality, colour consistency, texture, and suitability for different garment designs.

· Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely availability of production materials.

Production Coordination

· Work closely with tailors and production staff to ensure garments are produced according to design specifications.

· Interpret design sketches and communicate technical requirements clearly to the production team.

· Monitor production progress and help resolve design or construction challenges.

Quality Control

· Inspect garments at various stages of production to ensure quality standards are maintained.

· Verify garment measurements, stitching quality, finishing, and overall workmanship before delivery.

· Ensure completed garments accurately match approved designs and customer specifications.

· Identify defects and coordinate necessary alterations or corrections.

Customer & Administrative Support

· Assist during client consultations, fittings, and alteration appointments where required.

· Record customer measurements and maintain accurate design and production records.

· Organize design files, fabric samples, and production documentation.

· Support inventory management for fabrics, trims, and production supplies.

Team Collaboration

· Collaborate effectively with designers, tailors, cutters, and other production staff.

· Contribute creative ideas to improve designs and production efficiency.

· Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment.

· Perform any other duties assigned in support of the design and production process.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

· Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, or a related field.

· Minimum of 2 years' experience in a fashion design house, garment production company, or tailoring workshop.

· Experience assisting in garment design and production processes.

· Familiarity with garment construction, pattern interpretation, and quality assurance practices.

· Strong creativity and artistic ability.

· Excellent sketching and design visualization skills.

· Good understanding of fabrics, garment construction, and finishing techniques.

HOW TO APPLY

· If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com

· Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

· Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.