OBIDA is a design-led fashion and lifestyle brand rooted in West African culture and craftsmanship. As our Fashion Designer, you take garments from first sketch to production-ready tech pack, then bring them to life through styling and photoshoots. You will shape how OBIDA looks and how it is made.
Responsibilities
Develop garment designs from creative direction, shaping silhouettes, proportions, construction, and detailing.
Produce flats and production-ready tech packs with precise measurements, finishes, and trims.
Select and source fabrics and trims, negotiating with suppliers on quality, cost, and lead time.
Oversee sampling and fit, and approve samples before bulk production begins.
Style looks for shoots and lookbooks, and make on-set styling decisions.
Track styles, samples, and shoots against the calendar, flagging risks early.
Requirements
4-8 years of experience
Garment design
Technical design and tech packs
Fabric and trim knowledge
Sourcing and supplier negotiation
Sampling and fit
Styling and photoshoot execution
Commercial awareness
Calendar discipline
Technical design and tech pack creation
Fabric knowledge and garment construction
Sampling, fit assessment and quality control
Supplier sourcing and negotiation
Fashion sketching and design development
Costing and design for manufacturability
Styling and creative direction for shoots
Production calendar and multi-style project management
Preferred Qualifications
3D design experience
Menswear and accessories design
Experience with African print and craft techniques
What the Role Offers
With proven range and ownership, this role can grow into leading a collection or heading the design function as OBIDA expands into new categories.
A collaborative team across design, textile, production, and brand. Ideas are welcome from anywhere, direction is given openly, and everyone owns their work from start to finish, with regular feedback and quarterly performance conversations.