Design Lead (Fashion)Gatimo Apparels • Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Design Lead (Fashion)
Gatimo Apparels • Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
6 days ago
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Job descriptionCollaborate with the Creative Director to define seasonal themes and translate them into actionable briefs. Conceptualize, plan, and develop collections aligned with brand direction and global fashion trends. Lead and mentor the design team, ensuring continuous growth and excellent output. Oversee creation of sketches, tech packs, fabric selections, and trims. Supervise fittings, sampling, and approvals to ensure technical and aesthetic quality. Work closely with production, merchandising, and quality teams to ensure feasibility and cost efficiency. Troubleshoot design or technical challenges throughout development and production. Conduct trend forecasting, competitor research, and consumer insights to shape design direction. Implement quality control and feedback loops to enhance product performance. Promote a culture of creativity, innovation, and structured collaboration. Fully understood the brand identity, design workflow, and production processes. Streamlined communication between design, production, and merchandising teams. Delivered accurate tech packs, sketches, and fabric selections with minimal revisions. Achieved timely approvals for sampling and fittings. Leading the team to produce collections that balance creativity, cost, and production feasibility. Reducing errors, delays, or design-related bottlenecks in production. Introducing improved design processes, tools, or best practices. Establishing trust as the team’s go-to decision-maker for design direction and problem-solving. Consistently delivering high-performing collections that meet market needs and client expectations. A Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field. 3–5+ years of experience in apparel design within a garment manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, pattern making, and production processes. Excellent aesthetic judgment and understanding of color, silhouette, and trends. Ability to translate fashion concepts into commercially viable products. Leadership experience managing designers, pattern makers, or technical teams. Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across teams. A disciplined approach to deadlines, processes, and quality control. Balancing creative ambitions with cost, production timelines, and feasibility. Managing multiple design projects and approvals under tight deadlines. Aligning design concepts with evolving client expectations and market demands. Ensuring consistency in quality across sampling, fittings, and final production runs. Leading a team with diverse skill levels while maintaining high output standards. Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and development. A collaborative and supportive work environment. The chance to influence design direction and contribute to high-impact fashion outputs.
Our client is a leading Garment Manufacturing Company committed to delivering high-quality apparel at scale. They are seeking a creative, detail-driven, and highly organized Design Lead to oversee the end-to-end design process. As the design lead you will ensure every garment aligns with client expectations, market trends, and manufacturing capabilities. This is a leadership role designed for someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and can drive a design team toward consistency, quality, and innovation.
Who We Are Looking For…
- You’re comfortable leading designers, technical designers, and pattern makers.
- You can transform ideas into commercially viable designs that meet production standards.
- You have strong attention to detail, design discipline, and excellent communication skills.
- You thrive in collaborative environments and love mentoring others.
- You stay updated on global fashion trends and can translate them into market-ready collections.
- You balance creativity with practicality by ensuring your designs can be produced efficiently and at scale.
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