About the Role
HR-on-Wheels, a premier consortium of HR professionals supporting startups and SMEs, is looking for a talented and visionary Fashion Illustrator to join our creative network. In this exciting role, you will collaborate with dynamic design teams to bring innovative fashion concepts to life through detailed hand-drawn and digital sketches. If you possess a keen eye for aesthetics, a deep understanding of current fashion trends, and a passion for creative storytelling through design, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities- Create creative and detailed fashion sketches and illustrations for diverse clothing designs and collections.
- Translate design concepts, mood boards, and creative briefs into clear visual representations.
- Develop illustrations that effectively communicate garment silhouettes, colours, patterns, textures, and fabric details.
- Collaborate closely with creative and fashion design teams to develop, iterate, and refine design concepts.
- Produce both hand-drawn and digital illustrations for high-impact design presentations and production references.
- Research current and emerging fashion trends, styles, fabrics, and innovative design techniques.
- Revise and refine illustrations based on constructive feedback while maintaining exceptional quality and brand consistency.
- Contribute fresh, creative ideas towards the successful development of new collections and design directions.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in fashion illustration or a closely related creative design role.
- Degree or relevant professional qualification in Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Illustration, or a related discipline.
- A robust and compelling portfolio showcasing versatile fashion illustrations and creative design concepts.
- High proficiency in industry-standard digital illustration tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate.
- Demonstrated excellence in sketching, drawing, and spatial visualisation skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of garment construction, fabric properties, colour theory, pattern making, and fashion trends.
- Strong attention to detail, exceptional creativity, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced creative team environment.
- Competitive remuneration package with opportunities for project-based performance bonuses.
- Flexible working arrangements supporting a healthy work-life balance.
- Collaborative and inspiring work environment alongside top-tier industry professionals.
- Continuous professional development and networking opportunities within the Nigerian startup and SME ecosystem.