About
Dynamic and innovative Fashion Designer with 2 years of experience in creating distinctive apparel collections, from concept to production. Adept at leveraging creative vision and technical skills to develop unique designs that resonate with target audiences, while strategically building brand presence across digital platforms. Seeking to apply a passion for fashion and a proven ability to deliver high-quality garments in an international role, contributing to a forward-thinking design team.
Work
Tonia Nwafee Fashion (Self-Employed)
|Founder & Lead Fashion Designer
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Led all aspects of fashion design, production, and brand development for an independent fashion label, delivering unique apparel collections to a diverse client base.
Highlights
Developed and launched multiple fashion collections, managing the entire design process from initial concept sketching and mood board creation to final garment production and quality control.
Executed pattern drafting, fabric selection, and garment construction, ensuring high-quality finishes and fit for custom orders and ready-to-wear pieces, achieving positive client feedback.
Managed client consultations and fittings, translating unique style preferences into bespoke designs that resulted in strong client satisfaction and repeat business.
Cultivated a significant online presence across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook (@Tonia Nwafee), engaging a growing audience and driving brand awareness through compelling visual content.
Oversaw material sourcing and inventory management, optimizing production timelines and cost-efficiency for small-batch manufacturing.
Languages
English
Skills
Fashion Design & Development
Concept Development, Sketching, Pattern Making, Draping, Garment Construction, Textile Selection, Trend Forecasting, Collection Planning, Fashion Illustration.
Technical Skills
Sewing (Industrial & Domestic), Fabric Manipulation, Tailoring, Fitting, Quality Control.
Brand & Marketing
Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Brand Storytelling, Client Relations, E-commerce, Digital Presence.
Business & Management
Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Budgeting, Client Management, Problem-Solving.