Fashion Designer Job Vacancy at OBIDA – Apply Now in Lagos

OBIDA invites applications from qualified, experienced individuals. The position available is Fashion Designer in Lagos State. OBIDA is a fashion and lifestyle brand inspired by West African culture and craftsmanship.

The successful candidate will develop creative fashion designs. They will also select fabrics, supervise garment production, and ensure that finished products meet the brand's quality standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced fashion designers. It allows them to showcase their creativity and contribute to the growth of a recognised fashion and lifestyle brand.

Job Details

• Job Title: Fashion Designer
• Company: OBIDA
• Location: Lagos State, Nigeria
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Qualification: Other qualifications
• Experience: 2–8 years
• Job Category: Art / Crafts / Languages
• Posted: November 3, 2026
• Application Deadline: December 2, 2026

Key Responsibilities

The Fashion Designer will be expected to:

• Develop original clothing designs from initial sketches to finished garments.
• Prepare technical drawings, measurements, and production documents.
• Select suitable fabrics, materials, and accessories for different designs.
• Work with suppliers and negotiate prices, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Supervise garment sampling, fitting, and quality control.
• Approve clothing samples before mass production.
• Style outfits for fashion photoshoots, campaigns, and lookbooks.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure projects are completed on time.

Requirements and Qualifications

Interested applicants should possess:

• 4–8 years of relevant fashion design experience.
• Strong knowledge of garment design and construction.
• Experience creating fashion sketches and technical design documents.
• Good understanding of fabrics, materials, and garment finishing.
• Ability to source materials and negotiate with suppliers.
• Experience in garment sampling, fitting, and quality control.
• Good styling and photoshoot coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of production costing and commercial fashion design.

Additional Advantage:

Applicants with experience in 3D fashion design, menswear, accessories, African prints, and traditional craft techniques will have an added advantage.

What OBIDA Offers

OBIDA provides an opportunity to work with a collaborative team. The team spans fashion design, textile production, retail, and brand management.

Successful candidates will also have opportunities for career growth. This includes the possibility of leading fashion collections or heading the company's design department as the brand expands.