Designer
(BASED AT MAS ACTIVEWEAR - BIYAGAMA)
The Activewear Value Stream delivers high-performance sportswear and athleisure solutions designed for technical functionality, durability and everyday versatility— serving sports, lifestyle and performance segments. With a strong focus on innovation, MAS is advancing wearable technology that tracks fitness and workout analytics while blending advanced sportswear with fashion and aesthetic appeal.
Operating across Sri Lanka, Jordan and Indonesia, and with development centres in Sri Lanka and Canada, Activewear serves a global customer base that includes Nike, lululemon, Patagonia, Ralph Lauren and Gymshark. The Activewear product range offers diverse solutions such as Knit, Fleece, Tees, Woven, Sweaters, Engineered Knit.
As a unified platform, the Activewear Value Stream combines global scale, speed and technical expertise, positioning MAS as a trusted partner for innovative, performance and lifestyle apparel.
Empower transformation by becoming a driving force of change at MAS. We are on the lookout for a dedicated individual to effectively and consistently come up with conceptual ideas which can be converted to commercially viable products that either satisfies a need or solves a consumer problem whilst being trend right and brand relevant.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research to understand the customer’s brand identify and the final consumers’ lifestyle needs.
- Understand the product range of a brand and what competitive brands have to offer for the season.
- Research and identify the general seasonal trend directions in Silhouette, Print & graphic, Embellishment & finishing and Fabric.
- Filter out the key signals / trends, & brainstorm as to how they can be interpreted into concepts with brand and consumer relevance.
- Convert concepts into detailed illustrations and generate Tech Packs with clear technical descriptions and material, Print and Embellishment details to facilitate handover of concepts to tech teams for sampling.
- Attend and lead the tech pack meeting in making sure the design intent is clearly conveyed in terms of material, construction, print & embellishments, so the team has complete clarity of the design intent of concept.
- Follow up coordinate and work closely with Project managers and tech team to ensure quality of samples turned out, attend fit sessions, understand the fit requirements, identify fit related issues and systemically record fit comments and pass on to relevant tech team.
- Maintain and update all documentation relevant to the design process from research to presentation preparation.
- Carry out research and work with business teams to compile promotional presentations in order to highlight or provide information on design capability, product capability and market intelligence thereby giving customers a feel of what BPL is capable of delivering.
- Prepare onsite and offsite product displays for high profile customer visits as and when required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Degree in Apparel or Designing or any relevant field.
- 1-2 years' work experience in a similar capacity.
- Experience in Basic Pattern Making is advantageous.
- Sound knowledge in Design Software and finance dealing.
- Effective documentation and presentation skills.
Top Skills
What We Do
MAS is an innovation driven company founded on a perfect blend of daring and visionary thinking. Focusing on fashion and lifestyle, we are one of Asia’s largest manufacturers of intimate apparel, sportswear, performance wear and swimwear and provide IT solutions to the apparel and footwear industry worldwide. MAS nurtures and drives a culture of excellence where over 114,000 global associates activate their full potential. Our identity, which goes beyond great products, is deeply embedded in community well-being and nurturing world-class teams.
