Job Description

Executive ‐ Product Development Technologist

(BASED AT HANWELLA)

The Bodywear Value Stream of MAS Holdings delivers end-to-end design, innovation and manufacturing solutions across lingerie, swimwear and next-to-skin categories. It brings together broad expertise in fit, comfort, performance and aesthetics to serve leading global brands at scale. With design and innovation hubs in Sri Lanka, the USA, Canada and Hong Kong and manufacturing operations across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Kenya, Bodywear offers a diverse portfolio spanning bras, briefs, shapewear, sleepwear, performance bodywear and Olympic grade swimwear. The value stream portfolio includes Victoria’s Secret, Calvin Klein, Marks & Spencer, Triumph, Speedo and Aerie. Positioned as a global centre of excellence, the Bodywear Value Stream combines advanced product innovation, technology-led solutions and operational scale to meet evolving consumer expectations across intimate and swim categories.

Empower transformation by becoming a driving force of change at MAS. We are on the lookout for a dedicated individual to understand market trends and consumer perceptions in order to ensure all products are as per the customer requirements through the use of technical knowledge and resources thereby, producing high standard products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate with the customer on a regular basis in order to understand their requirements and to make relevant changes if necessary.
• Involve in negotiating prices and set testing standards with the suppliers whilst directing them for the development & bulk processes in a timely manner in order to meet customer requirements.
• Liaise with the internal development teams in integrating customer specifications into the specified garments.
• Liaise with testing laboratories to ensure that the development needs are adequately reflected in the final garment.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Degree in Textile Engineering or a related field.

• 1-2 years’ work experience in the same role would be an added advantage.

• Good understanding of garment manufacturing processes and textile properties.