Job Description
FASHION AND DESIGN TECHNICIAN I, CSG - 11 (1 POST).
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities for this cadre entails;
- Training the trainees in all pattern making garments to match the current fashion
demand.
- Mobilizing and, identifying trainees on garment patterns to create fashionable
designs as well as training them on operation and maintenance of the machines.
- Ensure the trainees are able to make paper patterns based on style specification
sheet.
- Take lead in making sample fashion designs and produce samples that are trending
in the market.
- Ensure that the trainees are able to make patterns in such a way that it fit to model
body or dress form.
- Assist the trainees in identifying problems if a garment does not fit to a dress form.
- Take care of product design and make it production friendly
- Take care of those critical points to make sample production friendly.
- Do calculations on fabric used for a garment and lead in setting a competitive price
for the market.
- Provide technical support in operation and maintenance of the machines.
- Prepare periodic reports as required by the supervisor;
- Maintain an inventory of tools and materials supplied and report the usage to your
supervisor
- Prepare work plans and budgets
- Participate in equipment specification preparation and to verify compliance of order
Job Specification
- For direct appointment/promotion to this grade, a candidate must have-:
- Must have served as Fashion and designer Technician II for a minimum period of
three (3) years or its equivalent in a comparable Polytechnic;
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) grade C- (minus) or its equivalent
from a recognized Polytechnic;
- Diploma in any of the following discipline: Fashion and design, garment making,
fashion design or its equivalent from a recognized Polytechnic;
- In-depth understanding of design principles, fashion, and the fashion industry
- Computer application certificate; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Personal Attributes and Core Competences
- Creativity
- Artistic Ability
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility
- Technical Skills