Fashion Production Assistant
Location: Yaba, Lagos (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Industry: Fashion / Apparel Production
About Us
Design for Love (DFL) is a leading Nigerian ready-to-wear brand known for its creative use of indigenous fabrics and beautiful craftsmanship. We're looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Fashion Production Assistant to join our team in Yaba.
Job Summary
This role supports our production operations, ensuring that garments move from start to finish efficiently — with a strong focus on quality, coordination, and finishing. You'll work closely with our tailors, finishing staff, and production manager to deliver beautifully made pieces on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise tailors and finishing staff to ensure smooth daily workflow
- Track ongoing production and ensure timely completion of customer and ready-to-wear orders
- Review finished pieces for accurate measurements, clean finishing, and high-quality packaging
- Organize fittings and communicate adjustment needs
- Assist in inventory management of production materials (fabrics, labels, zips, linings)
- Ensure garments are properly pressed, trimmed, and packed before delivery
- Maintain order and cleanliness in the production space
- Liaise with the retail and logistics team to ensure prompt dispatch of completed items
Requirements
- 1–2 years of experience in a fashion production, tailoring, or garment finishing role
- Strong understanding of garment construction and quality finishing
- Must be organized, proactive, and good with follow-ups
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Comfortable measuring and reviewing garments against specifications
- Must live in or around Yaba, Lagos (very important due to daily on-site work)
Preferred Candidate
- Passionate about fashion, detail-oriented, and dependable
- Speaks clearly and can coordinate with internal teams
- Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer
- Full-time position with opportunity for growth
- Work with a creative, women-led Nigerian fashion brand
- Competitive monthly salary
- Health benefits and weekly team lunch (after probation)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₦90,000.00 - ₦120,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently live in Yaba or nearby areas (e.g., Akoka, Surulere, Sabo, Bariga)?
- Are you available to work on-site in Yaba, Monday to Saturday, 9am–5pm?
Location:
- Yaba (Required)
Expected Start Date: 04/08/2025