Over the last three and a half decades – MAS Intimates has differentiated itself in the global fashion industry through its innovation mindset, strong technical competency, and sustainability initiative.
Embark on a journey of change with MAS by joining as Designer. This roll would enable you to Work in collaboration with Senior Designers to carry out research/analysis of latest styles/trends/seasonal concepts in the fashion industry and effectively come up with conceptual design ideas which can be converted to commercially viable products that either satisfies a need or solves a consumer problem whilst being trend right/brand relevant and technically feasible in order to meet customer requirements such as aesthetics, design intent & fit.

DESIGNER (RATHMALANA)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Research/Analysis/ Customer/Consumer Profiling

• Work in collaboration with the Senior Designer to: analyse market conditions, identify brands competitive landscape, current product trends, new products and recommend potential new concepts for adoption in line with customer/brand/consumer needs such as relevant raw material newness,  silhouette, print/graphic, embellishment etc. for our customers and provide product ranges that surpasses competitive offerings 
• Work cohesively with internal and external parties: capitalise on trends & market platforms and utilise customer insights to better understand new trends and opportunities for upcoming seasons whilst offering seasonal products, design, construction, fabrics, colours etc that are aligned to the agreed seasonal timelines and customer requirements.
• Work in collaboration with Senior Designers and Management to compile presentations for customers in order to highlight/provide information on design/product capability and market intelligence thereby optimizing customer relationships

Raw Material (RM) Newness & Direction

• Start demonstrating an understanding of the technical nature, applicability and relevant tolerances of Raw Material (fabric, lace, elastic, trims, etc) to support Senior Designers in sourcing and developing specific raw materials needed for concepts by setting design “wish-lists” whilst liaising closely with the Fabric techs and Merchandising teams to meet aesthetic and functional requirements of the desired concept
• Sample different materials and try different processes related to raw materials to determine which is best suited to the product through various stages of product development, ensuring feasibility of the RM on the garment with the help of sourcing/fabric teams and front-end teams
• Identify the impact of other “forward” processes such as cutting, printing, embellishment, moulding, bonding etc. and its impact on material (fabric/lace/trims/accessories) from a garment manufacturing perspective in order to ensure sample/bulk feasibility
• Collaborate with RM and souring teams to ensure product performance and production feasibility of the materials to meet the correct criteria, providing details of styles, fabric, trims, embellishments as and when the need arises in order to assist relevant teams in the process of executing new styles/concepts and obtain necessary fabric/trims for styles by liaising with the sourcing /Material development team to ensure all materials are available for timely sample garment construction.

Design Intent Achievement 

• Upon receiving the design briefs, create brand-write designs along with technical drawings and sketches and collaborate with the cross functional teams (e.g. technical and merchandising) to determine feasibility of the Tech Pack, update required systems and clearly communicate any changes to the relevant teams in order to drive design intent and sampling within the stipulated time frame.
• Together with guidance and support from the Senior Designers, collaborate with internal IE, Pattern making and consumption teams to ensure brand aesthetics are met to cost engineer the product 

Design Illustrations And Technical Concept Drawings 

• Develop and be able to utilise Digital Product Creation Skills in order to demonstrate the product virtually to customer and or stakeholders, whilst also possessing sound knowhow and agility in using tools and platforms such as Browzwear, Clo 3D, Beyond XR. etc that in order to drive better engagement across different/ new applications 
• Partake in relevant development meetings and tech pack meetings to ensure design intent is clearly conveyed in terms of fit, material, construction, print embellishments, so the team has complete clarity of the design intent of concept.

Customer/Brand Connect

• Demonstrate and understand the technical needs/requirements/ intent on design aesthetic & fit, and together with Senior/Lead Designers assist in the resolving of issues and the communication process with the relevant internal teams to get the right materials and outcomes from a raw material perspective
• Work in collaboration with senior Designers to establish the most effective method of garment construction (including processes such as patterning, bonding, moulding, sewing etc) by working with relevant value stream stakeholders in order to create garments that are in alignment with the design intent whilst ensuring all other customer/brand requirements such as aesthetics, fit, specifications etc. are met to ascertain a seamless sampling process
• Follow up regularly on garment development to ensure high quality of same and delivery on time /as per plan whilst providing feedback to the pattern makers on relevant changes as and when the need arises and coordinate/ work closely with internal teams/technical representatives to ensure quality of samples, fit sessions etc. and systematically record fit comments/issues in the fitted style
• Participate/ support the Design lead during customer meetings, contribute ideas where possible whilst striving to identify innovative solutions/approaches to the design and development process to ensure the brand right product is delivered
• Support Senior Designers and Leads in compiling presentations for customers in order to highlight/provide information on design/product capability and market intelligence thereby optimizing customer relationships

Fits and Prototyping 

• Work cohesively with those in the ecosystem to support and demonstrate an appreciation for on body fit, whilst proactively engaging and completing the below activities
  • Actively participate/ attend fit and prototype review meetings, giving clear direction on design intent whilst aligning with relevant teams on the next steps to match the right fit and cost
  • Provide input to perfect the product in terms of right fit and cost 
  • Understanding of the brand specific on-body measurements for the fit. 
  • Ability to track and ensure the previous fit records are maintained and checked against benchmark products

Database Management

• Maintain/update all documentation relevant to the design process from research to presentation, prepare style files, project plans, T&A, design briefs, design illustrations, tech packs to ensure clear/accurate information such as fabric trim information, embroidery details, size, colour, sketch, construction details etc. is available to the PDC for sample production.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred
• 2+ years of Prior design experience in the apparel industry would be highly advantageous

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Closing Date: 2024/02/03