JOB TITLE: Assistant Designer
LOCATION: Nairobi
REPORTING TO: Designer
Vivo presently operates 30 physical stores in Kenya, 2 stores in Kigali, another in Uganda, and an online presence. Our Mission and Vision, “To be Africa’s most loved fashion brand” and “Africa Dressing Herself,” steer our five core company values. We prioritize our customers, aiming to enhance their lives through our products while nurturing and developing our talent and employees within the Vivo family. This underscores our commitment to recruiting, cultivating, and retaining the brightest minds globally. Embracing our fundamental principles — #OurPeopleFirst, #OneTeam, #DelightOurCustomers, #ChallengeTheStatusQuo,Do The Right and #OwnTheResult — fosters a distinctive culture throughout our organization, enabling us to unlock the immense potential of this dynamic industry.
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