MAS Holdings
Job description
DESIGN ENGINEER – MAS ACTIVE LINEA INTIMO – BIYAGAMA
Embark on a journey of change with MAS, by joining the Active – Trading team as a Design Engineer! This role would enable you to assist in carrying out research on the latest styles and trends in the fashion industry and design/ develop garments to suit customer requirements, whilst preparing displays at the studio for customer visits.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Assist the team on planned projects for the year whilst carrying out the following activities in a timely and effective manner:
• Prepare displays at the studio for customer visits, liaise with order to obtain suitable garments whilst arranging it on a trend/ season wise basis
• Assist in identifying trend directions for each season in order to understand customer interests (designing, construction, fabrics, colors and silhouettes) whilst also assisting in the preparation of the story board
• Provide 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 and concepts
• Maintain and update the database based on patterns, styles and accessories
• Engage in the following activities in order to ensure the timely and orderly completion of same:
• Coordinate with the Senior Designers in maintaining and updating style summery sheets whilst designing styles based on the customer’s profile
• Coordinate with the Design team and Embellishment plants on the sample design process to make sure samples are developed to the specifications of the design and required aesthetics whilst also ensuring to coordinate with Merchants in obtaining all raw material and accessories to facilitate the development of same in accordance with the given timelines
• Assist with activities pertaining to the final fit and the preparation of photos by way of the photo shoot
• Conduct the following activities in order to meet the departments administrative needs/ requirements in an efficient and timely manner:
• Process stationery requisitions and ensure that all stationery requirements for the team are effectively met by liaising with the relevant individuals in obtaining same
• Order relevant books, fashion magazines and other supplies for the team whilst liaising with suppliers to obtain same and coordinating with Finance with regard to the payment process ensuring timely receipt and payment of the required material
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Degree in Textile, Engineering or Physical science
• 1 – 2 years work experience
• Excellent Analytical skills
• Knowledge in Ms Excel
• Knowledge in fabrication, yarn and operations
• Decision making and Problem Solving