MNIKS Purple is Africa’s first one-stop fashion sourcing and production hub based in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. It serves as a specialized ecosystem tailored for fashion designers, stylists, and style creators

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Embroidery Machine Operator

Location: Akerele Street, Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Contract – 1 year (Renewable based on performance and business needs; 3-month probation period)
Reports to: Operations Manager

​​​​​​Role Summary

• Responsible for operating computerized embroidery machines to produce high-quality monograms, custom embroidery designs, and decorative finishes on fashion and textile products.
• Ideal for an individual seeking hands-on technical experience within fashion production while contributing to a fast-growing creative enterprise.

Key Responsibilities
Embroidery Production:

• Operate computerized embroidery machines to produce custom monograms and embroidery designs with precision, efficiency, and consistency.
• Load and adjust embroidery files using specialized embroidery software and digitized patterns.
• Prepare fabrics and materials for embroidery, including proper hooping and stabilizing.
• Monitor embroidery runs and inspect finished products to ensure strict quality standards are maintained.
• Troubleshoot routine machine issues, including thread breaks, needle problems, and alignment corrections.
• Perform regular machine cleaning and routine preventative maintenance.
• Track production output, thread usage, material inventory, and maintenance logs.
• Meet assigned production volume targets while upholding high quality.

Team & Operations Support:

• Collaborate closely with operations and design teams to align with production timelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workstation.
• Assist in monitoring inventory levels for embroidery consumables and supplies.

Customer & Brand Support:

• Assist with customer interactions when required.
• Provide operational support during pop-ups, fashion events, and promotional brand activations.
• Represent the brand professionally during physical activations and client-facing engagements.

Requirements
Essential:

• Proven experience operating computerized embroidery machines (minimum of 1 year preferred).
• Proficiency with embroidery software and digitized design files.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent production quality.
• Solid understanding of different fabric types and their respective embroidery stabilization needs.
• Ability to diagnose technical issues and implement corrective solutions promptly.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict production deadlines.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to participate in pop-ups, events, and physical activations.
• Punctual, proactive, reliable, and eager to learn.
• Genuine interest in fashion, textiles, or creative manufacturing.
• Must reside in Lagos and be able to commute reliably to Surulere daily.
• Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, events, and peak periods when required.

Role Suitability Disclaimers:

• Not suitable for candidates seeking a low-engagement routine role without personal initiative or problem-solving.
• Not suitable for individuals solely seeking fixed pay without interest in business outcomes, client satisfaction, or overall brand growth.
• Not suitable for candidates requiring rigid corporate structures, narrow responsibilities, or heavy day-to-day supervision.
• Not suitable for individuals looking for a temporary stop-gap job without long-term commitment to learning and growing in the fashion industry.

Benefits

• Salary: N80,000 monthly + Commission on completed items
• Practical hands-on experience across fashion production and operations.
• Exposure to the Lagos creative industry ecosystem.
• Staff discounts and transport support during off-site events.
• Clear advancement potential into senior production, quality control, or operations support roles for high performers.
• Supportive, fast-paced creative work culture.

Application Closing Date
Reviewed on a rolling basis.