Jobs Namibia

Fashion Design Assistant (Trainee)

Job Title	Fashion Design Assistant (Trainee)
Employer	IvyNest Academy
Adress: Country	Namibia
Address: City	Etunda
Work type	Remote
Expected Salary	24855 NAD
Posting Date	Tue Jun 10 2025
End Date	Mon Jun 23 2025

Description:

We’re seeking a Fashion Designer who doesn’t just follow trends — but defines them through vision, silhouette, and emotion. You’ll be responsible for conceptualizing, sketching, and developing collections that align with seasonal direction, brand identity, and market trends. You’ll conduct deep research across fashion history, art, architecture, and social movements to inform your creative direction. You’ll translate ideas into sketches, fabric choices, and garment prototypes that tell stories and provoke curiosity. We expect you to work closely with pattern makers and sample developers to explore structure, movement, and technical possibilities. You’ll select fabrics, trims, colors, and details that elevate function, movement, and emotional impact. You’ll oversee fittings, technical adjustments, and finish details that ensure garments are camera-ready and runway-worthy. You’ll be involved in campaign art direction, lookbook styling, and show concepts to ensure the collection lives as a full experience. We expect you to think beyond the garment — considering how each piece photographs, moves, and fits into a complete narrative.

Basic Qualifications:

• Deliver sketches and concepts on schedule to keep production timelines on track.
• Oversee sample development and provide creative direction through each iteration.
• Keep digital files, sketches, and samples organized for future reference or re-use.
• Balance creativity with commercial viability—what looks good must also sell and scale.
• Be ready to design everything from a capsule wardrobe to a one-off runway piece.

Preferred:

• Able to translate trends and brand identity into original garment designs with commercial appeal.
• Comfortable presenting concepts to creative directors, buyers, or marketing teams.
• Capable of maintaining a cohesive aesthetic across full capsule or runway collections.
• Wants to grow into roles like Head Designer, Creative Director, or Brand Founder.
• Familiar with pattern-making, draping, and garment construction techniques.

Benefits:

• We celebrate wild ideas — asymmetry, neon, drama — nothing is “too much.”
• Flexible deadlines — fashion is art, not a spreadsheet.
• Access to pro tools — digital sketchpads, sewing machines, 3D modeling software.
• And yes, you can finally say “I designed that” when someone points at your lookbook.
• Moodboards, fittings, runway tests — you’re part of every step.

You should be proficient in tools like CLO 3D, Illustrator, and Photoshop — and comfortable presenting work conceptually and commercially. You’ll attend fittings, revise mockups, and adjust scale or tension until the garment *feels* right — not just looks right. You’ll attend fittings, adjust technical specs, and test garments in motion — because how it wears matters just as much as how it hangs. This role is ideal for someone who sees clothing as more than utility — as identity, expression, and culture in motion. We value thoughtfulness over trend-chasing, clarity over clutter, and soul over spectacle. This role is ideal for someone who designs with clarity, edits with intent, and never settles for generic. If you believe a well-designed garment can shift a person’s energy — we’d love to see how you design. Let’s design pieces that aren’t just worn — but remembered.