Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
1. Each application shall be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, Testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents.
2. Applicants should submit hard copies of their applications which should clearly be marked “Application for the position”.
3. Applications must be submitted on or before Friday 25th March, 2022. latest by 6.00 p.m. (East African Time)
4. Applications should be addressed to
THE CHIEF PRINCIPAL,
THE KISUMU NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC,
P.O.BOX 143 -40100 KISUMU.
Email info@kisumupoly.ac.ke.
5. Those who had apply for the earlier advert need not to apply again.
NOTE: The INSITUTION is an equal opportunity employer. Women, the marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.

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