Latest Vacancies at Owens & Xley Consults

Location: Victoria Island

Industry: Fashion

Overview

In this role, the successful candidate will ensure the overall efficiency and productivity of the team. In particular, he/she will oversee production processes by planning, coordinating, controlling, and leading the production team to achieve desired results. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Requirements

Salary

N300,000- N400,000

• Create designs and sketches by hand or CAD
• Handle consultations and liaise with clients till the garment has been approved for production
• Ensure fabric and materials for each production process meets the specification of the outfit to be made.
• Work closely with the quality control officer by supervising quality control processes and checking all outfits after production; check that designs, sizing, accessories, and finishing meets clients' specifications and brand standards.
• Work closely with the team and oversee processes involving pattern making, cutting, sewing, finishing, quality control, fitting, and alteration.
• Manage and monitor team members to achieve daily production targets.
• Develop and implement strategies for improving production timelines.
• Stay abreast with industry trends and come up with fresh ideas to promote the brand
• Ensure that employees comply with workplace safety standards.
• Plan production meetings, production activities, daily and weekly team schedules, and machine maintenance schedules.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend training where necessary
• A Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma in Fashion Design or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the fashion industry.(designing or production)
• Ability to create sketches and illustrations
• Vast knowledge in sewing/ production of female garments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Effective time management skills
• Must have a fashion portfolio
• Available to resume as soon as possible

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Location: Lekki

Industry: Fashion

Overview

In this role, you are responsible for ensuring the overall production process runs smoothly and efficiently by monitoring production and embellishment processes.

Duties and responsibilities

• Oversee production process and manage individuals in the production team to ensure efficiency.
• Hand out fabrics and accessories to tailors and beaders.
• Conduct quality control on in-process and finished garments.
• Monitor team members to achieve the daily production targets.
• Research on ways to improve staffing in the production team.
• Stay abreast of the latest fashion trends and product competition

Requirements

• 3 years plus experience in garment making/ a related role
• A positive attitude to work and be able to motivate a team
• Must be able to multitask  
• Outstanding time management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Salary: N 80,000- N100,000

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Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

Industry: Fashion

Overview

• In this role, candidate is responsible for creating designs and sketches for different collections.
• S/he will sketch designs, select fabrics and patterns and give directions on how to make the designed outfits.
• As the Junior Designer, s/he will also consult with clients to create unique designs that meet their needs and specifications.
• Create designs and sketches for all business lines.
• Produce clear and detailed fashion illustrations by hand or CAD.
• Create mood boards that project collections ahead of sketching and design process.
• Select each style’s fabric, trims, materials & colours that fit into design plan.
• Ensure garments are accurately costed (no overpricing or underpricing).
• Create a tech pack for each design
• Draft patterns for production when required
• Conduct quality control on all finished garments
• Receive finished Ready-To-Wear garments to be stocked on the shop floor
• Ensure designs are in line with brand’s aesthetics
• Ensure brand remains market leader and trendsetter in innovation.
• Source and procure fabrics, trims & other materials.
• Oversee pattern drafting, cutting and production of samples.
• Conduct quality control to ensure outfit meets design specifications
• Work with tailors when necessary for the production of each outfit.
• Support marketing team in developing campaigns advertisements
• Research and proffer trend projections
• Support marketing team in developing campaigns & advertisements
• Research and proffer trend projections

Required Skills / Competence

• B.Sc. or HND in any related discipline
• Certification in Design is a plus
• 3-4 years experience in a creative position
• Tailoring experience is an advantage
• High level of professionalism
• Ability to carry out extensive research online & offline
• Result-oriented team player with exceptional motivation and interpersonal skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Project management skills
• Exceptionally creative
• Strong visualization skills.
• A keen eye for detail
• Confident and pleasant
• Knowledgeable about the current trends as it relates to the industry
• Strong organizational and project management skills; attention to details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary
N100,000 / Month + Benefits.