Fashion Designer Trainee

Africa Collect Textiles wanatafuta a Fashion Designer Trainee to join Africa Collect Textiles (ACT) in Nairobi. You will assist in design and research support, product development, studio operations and administration at ACT.

The role is based in Nairobi with opportunities to represent ACT at events, panels, pop-ups, and community activations across Kenya.

A monthly stipend will be negotiated during the interview based on skills, competencies, and experience.

Monthly stipend

5 months (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST), reporting to the CEO.

Applications close on 30th October 2025. The role comes with a 3-month probation period.

● Design software (CAD) ● Garment construction ● Textile & Fabric Knowledge ● Technical documentation ● Trend Research ● Adaptable, independent, good communicator ● Creativity & artistic ability

Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, Arts in fashion design, arts in fashion merchandising or related field?

This opportunity is offered by Africa Collect Textiles Foundation (ACT), a non-profit working to reduce textile and footwear waste through re-use, recycling, and upcycling in Africa. At ACT we are building the systems needed for circularity: from placing collection points across cities, to sorting and redistributing usable clothing, to transforming non-wearables into new products. Together with communities and businesses, we are closing the loop. Step by step, we are proving that waste can fuel jobs, creativity, and a greener future for Africa.

Yes. ACT provides a fair contract, professional environment, and full employee benefits.

Click apply hapo top right kwa app yako. Make sure ume-apply by 30th October 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Yes. ACT is growing — successful candidates will also be considered for future roles.