Garment Technologist

Based at Biyagama

MAS Active, a key division of MAS Holdings, is a global leader in athleisure and performance wear, engineered for agility, comfort, and endurance. With a sharp focus on blending cutting-edge sports technology with contemporary fashion, MAS Active serves some of the world’s most iconic brands including lululemon, Patagonia, Lacoste, LKSD, Arcteryx, Vuori, and Gymshark. From next-to-skin wearables to smart apparel that tracks fitness metrics and workout analytics, MAS Active is at the forefront of apparel innovation, delivering solutions trusted by elite athletes, fitness professionals, and global celebrities alike. By combining deep domain expertise in performance-wear with sustainable innovation, MAS Active is not just shaping the future of apparel, but redefining how the world moves, trains, and lives.

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 patterns 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
Participate the development meeting and SR meeting and giving fullest support.
- Attend Style briefing with relevant parties and discuss, identify feasibility of doing style, constructions and sewing feasible methods.
Analyze samples, identify style specifications, quality points and measurements with the Tech pack and develop effective sewing methods together with the team facilitating a smooth production flow . Also, ability to transferring knowledge to the Industrial Engineering team in order to prepare Standard Work Sheets for new operations
Participate and drive weekly sample forecast review meetings with the team, considering relevant information such as machine requirements, style loading ,module loading , efficiency levels and construction changes.
Complete the following activities in an effective manner.
- Follow-up on machine pre-settings
- Follow daily sample plan as able to achieve all SCD,SSD & SED.
- Monitor the line feeding process and drive to achieve targets
Coordinate with the team whilst, directing and guiding them to resolve issues which may arise in areas such as Technical, Cutting, Patterns and Consumption ensuring uninterrupted operations
Maintaining the Cluster KPI’s to achieve the targets. (OTD,P to P, FTT, Efficiency, STT)

Knowledge and Skills:

Degree in Textile Engineering or Physical Science
Having experience in Pattern making, Grading and marker making
Certificate in pattern making or relevant qualification
1 - 3 years of relevant work experience
Good sewing skills
Fair computer literacy
Costing and Consumption calculation