July: Grants and Opportunities
- bolaji akinwande
- Jul 7
- 6 min read
At Clearly Invincible, we have curated a list of grants and opportunities for Fashion creatives across Africa this July.
Check it out.
Marketing and Communication Manager at Oríré
Oríré is a Nigerian womenswear brand currently hiring for the position of Marketing and Communications Manager. The ideal candidate will lead all aspects of the brand's marketing and communications, develop and execute effective strategies, and identify opportunities with key partners and collaborators.
In addition, the candidate must be able to amplify the brand's core message and help grow its influence, visibility, engagement, and revenue.
Interested applicants should send their CV and portfolio, along with a cover letter, to careers@orire.co.
Open Roles At Imad Eduso
Imad Eduso is a Nigerian contemporary womenswear brand known for its exceptional designs and statement pieces tailored for the modern woman. The brand is currently hiring for five open roles: PR and Communications, Business Development, Sales Associate, Accountant, and Graphic Designer.
Finance and Accounts Associate at Wanni Fuga
Wanni Fuga, a Nigerian womenswear brand known for its contemporary designs, is hiring a Finance and Accounts Associate. This is a full-time role focused on managing and overseeing the brand’s financial operations. Key responsibilities include tracking and confirming customer payments, preparing financial reports, and maintaining accurate financial records. Interested candidates should send their CV and job proposal to: jobs@wannifuga.com.
Fashion designer at Zama Craft
Zama Craft is a fashion house based in Nairobi, Kenya. They are hiring for the role of Fashion Designer.
The ideal candidate must be able to conceptualize African designs and stay up to date with global trends, while leading with African innovation and cultural relevance. In addition, the candidate must have a strong eye for color, detail, and storytelling, and possess a deep understanding of African textiles, prints, traditional garment forms, and regional styles.
Interested candidates should send their portfolio, CV, and cover letter to lifestyle@bobuafrica.com, with the subject line as your name and the job title.
Textile Designer At MORI
MORI is a retail apparel and fashion company located in South Africa. They are specialised in baby wear, and are hiring for the position of a textile designer to join the team. As a textile designer, the ideal applicant will oversee the design process from concept to final execution, provide creative direction while also collaborating with the main team across the business. Ideal candidates must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in fashion design, must have technical and creative skills, and must have strong leadership and collaboration skills.
Brand Head at Mr Price
Mr Price, a leading retail company based in South Africa, is hiring for the role of Brand Head. The ideal candidate will have experience in both digital and traditional marketing and will be responsible for brand strategic management, marketing execution, team leadership, and collaboration.
Creative And Conceptual Design Manager At Markham And Relay
Markham and Relay is a clothing brand based in South Africa. The brand offers a wide range of products, including footwear, accessories, and fragrances. They are presently recruiting for the position of a Creative and Conceptual Design Manager. The ideal person will lead the conceptualization and design of dynamic marketing campaigns, oversee project management, provide leadership, mentorship, and creative guidance to junior designers and interns. In addition, he or she must possess a deep understanding of production processes, have a strong grasp of digital principles, and content creation for social media platforms.
Footwear Buyer at Woolworths
Woolworths is a South African-based retail company. The multinational company is recruiting for the position of Kids' Footwear Buyer.
The role involves developing and executing concepts and designs in collaboration with footwear technologists. It also includes contributing to competitor intelligence through regular market research, store visits, and supplier feedback, among other responsibilities.
Interested applicants must have a relevant qualification and experience in fashion, retail buying, or commerce.
To apply, send your CV to recruitmentFBH@woolworths.co.za, clearly stating the position you are applying for.
Business Development Manager At A Fashion Brand
A fashion and retail brand known for children's wear located in Abuja is seeking a result-oriented Business Development Manager to improve sales in Abuja and the Northern Nigeria area. The ideal candidate will help develop, execute a sales plan, identify new business opportunities, and achieve sales targets among various essential duties. In addition, interested applicants must have a strong understanding of the Abuja and Northern Nigeria retail landscapes, excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Senior Buyer at JD Sports
JD, an international retailer of branded sports and casual wear in South Africa, is in search of a Senior Buyer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for procuring trading opportunities, analyzing weekly sales, formulating departmental strategies, driving product efficiencies, and fostering collaboration across buying, planning, and marketing, among other key responsibilities.
Graphic Designer at Ruff "n" Tumble
Ruff "n" Tumble is an indigenous Children's clothing brand that produces retail apparel, footwear, and accessories. The brand is hiring for the role of a graphic designer. The ideal applicant will play an important role in shaping the brand's visual identity by creating attractive designs for website, social media channels, collaborating with the marketing team, preparing files for print and digital production, and participating in brainstorming sessions, among various other responsibilities. Candidates must also possess a strong portfolio, be proficient in graphic-related tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Canva.
Head of Buying (Lingerie, Sleepwear and Hosiery) at Woolworths
Woolworths is a South African-based retail company. They are currently hiring for the role of Head Buyer in the Lingerie, Sleepwear, and Hosiery department.
Key responsibilities include integrating customer insights through effective market segmentation, conducting product reviews (including financials, assortment plans, and final products), and ensuring alignment of the assortment plan and financials with the overall strategy.
Applicants must have up to 10 years of retail buying experience, along with strong commercial acumen and financial savvy.
Interested candidates should send their CVs to recruitmentFBH@woolworths.co.za, clearly stating the position they are applying for.
Creative and Conceptual Design Manager at Markham and Relay
Markham and Relay is a retail company specializing in fashion and fragrances based in South Africa. They are hiring for the position of Creative and Conceptual Design Manager. The ideal candidate will lead the conceptualization and design of dynamic marketing campaigns across multiple channels, confidently present creative concepts and solutions to external stakeholders and internal team members, among various other responsibilities. All interested applicants must have at least eight years of experience as a Creative Director and possess essential knowledge in photography, videography, and video editing. Candidates must also have a portfolio showcasing original work.
Footwear Buyer at LA Buyer
LA Buyer, a South Africa-based fashion retailer, is hiring for the position of Footwear Buyer. The ideal candidate will conduct a thorough analysis and evaluation of past season sales and must have an advanced understanding of the South African footwear customer, along with a proven track record of developing premium, high-quality products.
The candidate must have a minimum of five years of footwear buying experience in fashion, sportswear retail, or manufacturing. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential, along with various other key attributes.
The Fashionmics Africa Incubator and Accelerator Programs
The Fashionomics Africa Incubator and Accelerator Programs is powered by the African Development Bank and will hold its 4th edition this July. The programs are aimed at scaling fashion businesses through expert training, mentorship, funding, and global exposure. Participants with no experience, as well as those with more than three years of experience, are all eligible. This includes businesses that are either registered or unregistered. The deadline for the program is July 25, 2025.
The Africa Center Studio: Women's Creative Exchange
The Africa Center is a collective dedicated to African culture in the diaspora. Located in New York, the Center hosts programs such as film screenings, book talks, lectures, performances, and workshops rooted in contemporary African life.
The Center's upcoming program, titled Women's Creative Exchange, is a series of monthly virtual workshops that will take place between July and November. In addition to the workshops, three participants with businesses or a business plan will be selected to receive an investment of $2,000 each after attending at least three out of the five sessions.
Interested participants must be West African women, residing either on the continent or in the diaspora, and must be between the ages of 18 and 40.
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