Creative Assistant at StyledByLayo

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Creative & Design Support

• Lead the Design Team with the development and execution of bespoke designs.
• Lead the preparation of design concepts, references, pencil & digital sketches, mood boards, and visual materials where required.
• Research fashion trends, silhouettes, fabrics, embellishment techniques, colour combinations, and design references.

Client Design & Order Support

• Support the Creative Director during client consultations and design discussions where required.
• Take accurate notes on client preferences, design requirements, colours, fabrics, embellishments, silhouettes, and other specifications.
• Ensure client design details are properly documented.

Production Coordination & Creative Follow-Through

• Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure creative specifications are correctly executed.
• Provide clarification on design details when required.
• Monitor production progress from a creative/design perspective.
• Conduct regular checks to ensure that the design being produced remains consistent with the approved concept.

Fabric, Colour & Embellishment Coordination

• Assist in sourcing and reviewing fabrics, trims, beads, embellishments, linings, and other design materials.
• Support the Creative Director in selecting suitable materials for specific designs.
• Ensure colours and materials are accurately identified and communicated.

REQUIRED SKILLS 

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong fashion and design knowledge.
• Digital and manual Fashion illustration skills is very important 
• Excellent creative and visual thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good understanding of garment construction and production.
• Ability to interpret and communicate design concepts.
• Strong organizational, communication and coordination skills.
• Good knowledge of fabrics, colours, trims, and embellishments.
• Ability to work with multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good problem-solving ability and foolow-up skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Degree, diploma, or relevant training in Fashion Design, Fashion Production, Textile Design, or a related field.
• Proximity to Lekki is necessary
• 1–3 years' experience in a fashion/design environment is preferred.
• Experience in bespoke fashion, couture, luxury fashion, or garment production is an advantage.
• Proficiency in relevant design and productivity tools is an advantage.
• Strong portfolio or demonstrated creative ability may be considered alongside formal qualifications.