Raxon Culler Gold Limited Job Vacancy : Fashion Designer/Tailor – 26 Openings

Raxon Culler Gold Limited is an indigenous Company, which was incorporated under the companies and allied matters ACT 1990 under the Laws of Nigeria, with special interest and expertise in the textile industry, renewable energy, construction, consultancy and training. We are partnering with three multinational companies from Turkey, China, and Bangladesh, with impeccable records in textile design and manufacturing, to create multi-training and employment in the Country.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Fashion Designer/Tailor

Location: Abuja
Slot: 26 Openings

Job Summary

We are seeking extremely creative and well developed fashion designers with extensive experience in orchestrating all aspects of clothing design operations to join our growing team.
In this position, you will be part of the team creating eye-catching and cutting-edge designs.
You will design, produce, and present new fashion apparel that is on trend, while demonstrating attuned attention to detail and inventive qualities as well as meeting with key suppliers, building relationships with manufactures, and leading a team to create a finished product.

Duties and Responsibilities
Tasks include the following but core responsibilities not limited to:

Creating or visualizing an idea and producing a design by hand or using computer-aided design (CAD)
Keeping up to date with emerging fashion trends as well as general trends relating to fabrics, colors and shapes
Draw, sketch, and plan designs for fashion apparel/accessories
Create tests/prototypes of design pieces
Planning and developing ranges
Working with others in the design team, such as buyers and forecasters, to develop products to meet a brief
Liaising closely with sales, buying and production teams on an ongoing basis to ensure the item suits the customer, market and price points
Understanding design from a technical perspective, i.e. producing patterns and technical specifications for designs
Sourcing, selecting and buying fabrics, trims, fastenings and embellishments
Adapting existing designs for mass production
Developing a pattern that is cut and sewn into sample garments and supervising the creation of these, including fitting, detailing and adaptations
Overseeing production
Negotiating with customers and suppliers
Managing marketing, finances and other business activities, if working on a self-employed basis.
Impeccable knowledgeable of dynamically artistic Fashion Design clothing, as well as various computerized fashion design programs.

Required Qualifications and Competency

Secondary School certificate, Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, Art, or any related field.
Body of previous working portfolio
In-depth understanding of design principles, fashion, and the fashion industry
Accurate and precise attention to detail
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Self-motivated and self-directed
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience
You will need to show:

Creativity, innovation and flair
An eye for colour and a feel for fabrics and materials
The ability to generate ideas and concepts
Design and visualization skills, either by hand or through computer-aided design (CAD) is an added advantage
Technical skills, including pattern cutting
Garment technology skills and knowledge
A proactive approach
Commercial awareness and business orientation
Self-promotion and confidence
Interpersonal, communication and networking skills
The ability to negotiate and to influence others
Team working skills
Good organization and time management.