Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

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 Africa’s largest ladies fashion brand, designing and manufacturing 100% on the African continent. More importantly we aim to inspire a who...

Responsibilities or duties

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.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, 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

Experience needed

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

• 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

• 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
• Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator or CAD is essential

• 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