Garment Technologist

Garment Technologist

Based at Katunayaka

Embark on a journey of change with MAS, by joining the Active – team as a Garment Technologist! This role would enable you to delivery first time right pattern making, pattern grading, Mini marker Validation, sample and work collaboratively with Support teams to create a bulk feasible product.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the Customer and Merchandiser in the event measurement adjustments to feasibility of the sample construction is required.
• Preparing base patterns for the designated category, whilst coordinating with CAD (Computer-aided design) to obtain relevant markers whilst forwarding the main material and trim consumption to the merchandising team for customer approval, in order to order fabric in a timely manner.
• Prepare patterns and markers for R&D (Research & Development) samples and evaluate same together with the team leader in order to ensure that the proto sample is accurate prior to the Customer sample
• Develop patterns and markers for proto samples by obtaining required fabric and accessories in consultation with the merchandising department.
• Making required adjustments to patterns based (All proto stages) on customer comments and prepare new samples incorporating the adjustments accordingly (Size-Set, Merchandising Samples, Pre-Production).
• Prepare Virtual Samples depending on customer requirements whilst analyzing the fit virtually (Spec changers, art work changers other editing) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Timely adherence to the process conducting Development Meeting, Cut Kit, hacking meeting, Style briefing, SS PP, SS post Review, Hacking Freezing, PP Meeting 
• Engage in the following activities in an accurate and timely manner thereby, facilitating the bulk production process:
  • Finalize pattern/s for bulk production
  • Prepare the ordering requisition sheet by liaising with CAD whilst releasing the consumption for the buy
  • Ensure that the Spec and schematics are completed in an orderly manner prior to the buy
  • Conduct development meetings in order to decide on samples which are to be developed. 
  • Trims to be utilized whilst arriving at technical/ construction decisions based on the sample sketches along with the Technical Manager.
  • Dispatching placement boards in a timely manner to the relevant printer in order to facilitate on time production
• Contribute to the implementation and sustenance of Lean initiatives whilst driving Lean objectives to achieve the set KPIs and ensuring individual KPIs meet to the required standards

Knowledge and Skills:  

• B.Sc. Engineering in Textile, Fashion Design 
• Having experience in Pattern making, Grading and marker making
• Certificate in pattern making or relevant qualification
• 3 - 4 years practical experience in pattern making 
• Good Analytical and Communication Skills 
• Knowledge in Construction and machinery
• Costing and Consumption calculation