Junior Designer at MAS Holdings

Biyagama, Western Province, Sri Lanka -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research Trends, Competitor Analysis, Conceptualization, Sketching, Tech Packs, Design Packages, PLM System, Garment Review, Sourcing, Costing, Product Design Administration, Tracker Management, Presentation Setup, Fit Sessions, Cross Functional Communication, Illustrator

Industry

Apparel & Fashion

Description

Junior Designer (Based at MAS Ayathi - Biyagama) The Bodywear Value Stream of MAS Holdings delivers end-to-end design, innovation and manufacturing solutions across lingerie, swimwear and next-to-skin categories. It brings together broad expertise in fit, comfort, performance and aesthetics to serve leading global brands at scale. With design and innovation hubs in Sri Lanka, the USA, Canada and Hong Kong and manufacturing operations across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Kenya, Bodywear offers a diverse portfolio spanning bras, briefs, shapewear, sleepwear, performance bodywear and Olympic grade swimwear. The value stream portfolio includes Victoria’s Secret, Calvin Klein, Marks & Spencer, Triumph, Speedo and Aerie. Positioned as a global centre of excellence, the Bodywear Value Stream combines advanced product innovation, technology-led solutions and operational scale to meet evolving consumer expectations across intimate and swim categories. Embark on a journey of change with MAS, by joining MAS Ayathi team as a Junior Designer based at Biyagama. This will be a great opportunity to further your subject knowledge and gain hands-on experience while accelerating your personal development. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct research trends and competitor market analysis in order to draw on insights for the conceptualization of news ideas that can be utilized in building a creative collection for the next season that is in alignment with the need of the customer and business together with the Senior Designer. Assist in creating/ developing sketches, tech packs and deign packages for the customer in adherence to the seasonal calendar whilst ensuring accuracy of data entered into the PLM System so as to ensure on time delivery and adherence to customer requirements. Assist in reviewing concept garments, costs and sourcing of raw materials together with the designer and team to ensure products are technically feasible and meet the target prices set. Responsible for administration and follow up of product design process to include RM tracker, style tracker, concept fit tracker, organize pot dyes, etc. to ensure samples development and critical paths meet the stipulated time frames. Responsible for assisting in setting up customer presentations including formal design boards, highlighting fabrics, room display set up, collating any required samples to ensure product created is brand right, attractive and commercially viable to the customer. Regularly attend fit sessions with the Designer, revise the sketch and design packs accordingly to ensure garments meet the aesthetic requirements specified by the customer. Clearly communicate and connect with cross functionally teams to maintain up to date information on each style and manage lead times to ensure on time delivery. Ensure adherence to MAS values, practices, policies by maintaining effective collaborative relationships, taking pride in the company and brand, embracing diversity in all facets of the position and representing a passion for excellence. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Degree completed or Graduates in Fashion Design or related field preferred. 0-1years of related industry experience (entry level) would be highly advantageous. Computer knowledge, experience with Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel and PowerPoint. Understanding basic garment fit and construction and fabric knowledge. Ability to perform basic flat sketches.

Responsibilities

The Junior Designer will conduct trend research and competitor analysis to conceptualize creative collections aligned with customer and business needs, while assisting in creating sketches, tech packs, and design packages according to the seasonal calendar. Responsibilities also include administering the product design process, reviewing concepts for feasibility and cost, and ensuring timely sample development.