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By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Description:
Vivo's mission is to create economic opportunities in Africa through fashion. Our vision is to see Africa Dressing the World. Vivo was founded by Wandia Gichuru and Anne Marie Burugu in 2011. 12 years on, we are East Africaโs largest ladies fashion brand, designing and manufacturing 100% on the African continent. More importantly we aim to inspire a whole generation of African fashion entrepreneurs. We design and produce affordable, widely accessible and good quality clothing specifically for women of color and curvaceous women. Vivo products are stylish, colorful, fun and have good fit. Our customers love the fact that we see them through critical stages of their lives, and that our products make them look and feel great without sacrificing comfort or breaking the bank.
Job Description
Job Purpose
The Assistant Designer supports the Design Team in developing commercial womenswear collections for Vivo Woman, Studio, Safari, and Zoya from concept through production. The role contributes to trend research, design development, sketching, sampling, fittings, and tech pack preparation, ensuring all designs align with brand standards for fit, comfort, quality, and style.
Key Responsibilities
- Support sketching and design development (hand or digital)
- Help prepare tech packs and design specifications
- Assist during fittings, sample reviews, and garment evaluations
- Support communication with pattern makers and sampling teams
- Assist with creating content guides/look books for marketing team
- Track samples and help follow up on timelines
- Support preparation for presentations
- Carry out general design administrative tasks as required
Key Skills
- Passion for fashion and women’ retail wear
- Creative and aesthetic mindset with strong commercial awareness
- Trend-savvy, with the ability to translate trends into wearable, customer-focused designs
- Proactive, reliable, and self-motivated
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to rapid change
- Curious, eager to learn, and committed to growth within the design field
- Keen attention to detail and quality
- Strong team player with a collaborative approach
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Fashion Design
- 1–3 years’ experience in a fashion design environment (internships experience considered)
- Knowledge in pattern making, garment construction and fit
- Knowledge of fabrics and finishes
- Ability to sketch designs (manual or digital)
- Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator or CAD is essential
Salary: Not specified
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
