Jiamini, a Non-governmental Organisation Is Hiring a Technical Fashion Designer

Jiamini is a non – governmental organisation that focusses on giving back to the community through the empowerment of women with practical tailoring and design skills.

About the role

Position: Technical Designer

Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment

Duty station: Kampala, Uganda

Job Profile:

The Technical Designer teaches, mentors, and clearly communicates processes, procedures, and technical skills to the team.

He/ She will be responsible for facilitating the transition of apparel styles from design concept, through to a final, production ready prototype.

The Job holder is responsible for;

• Creating and visualising ideas and producing Msichana designs by hand or using a computer aided design.
• Training community women on modern tailoring and design approaches.
• Monitoring the performance of the community women and promoting teamwork.
• Pattern and prototype creation; including recommending fabric silhouette compatibility that ensures execution of design intent
• Evaluate garment to ensure compliance of spec and construction.
• Strive for continual improvement that drives product and process enhancements
• Identify potential production, quality and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity
• Identify and proactively engage supervisor and Business Partners when issues arise
• Collaborate with business partners to gain clear direction and consensus.  Ensure size and fit consistency  across product categories
• Meet seasonal and production deadlines
• Foster an open communication and team environment with all business partners
• Hold self and others accountable for work commitments and outcomes
•  Any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Mastery in fit and patterning making – including grading and construction manufacturing methods for multiple product types
• Understanding of physical fit; evaluation of body size, shape and the relationship of clothing on the target body
• Very keen attention to detail and quality control.
• Proven track record of driving results through self and others
• Ability to proactively trouble shoot and problem solve
• Superior organizational skills with ability to multi task
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to inspire and transfer skills
• Computer- savvy – knowledge of or ability to learn to use Computer Aided Design software

Skills

• Pattern making
• Garment Construction
• Computer skills

Education/ Job Experience

• Qualification: University Degree in Design, Tailoring or other related fields.
• Applicants must possess 2-3 years’ experience as a designer.
• Knowledge of design from a technical perspective is required i.e. producing patterns and technical specifications for designs.
• Good teaching skills.

All applications (cover letters, CVs and supporting copies of certificates) should be sent to email address: jiaminiuganda@gmail.com

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