Job Title: Associate Designer
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Company
Twinery is the innovation powerhouse of MAS Holdings, fueling over 50 groundbreaking technologies across industries—from advanced materials to smart textiles. Within Twinery, Wavetec is a visionary health-tech team committed to designing and manufacturing next-generation medical devices. Our cross-functional innovation environment blends design, technology, and science to push the boundaries of product development in MedTech, apparel, and experimental research.
Position Summary
We are seeking a talented Associate Designer to join our dynamic team at Wavetec. This role is ideal for a creative problem solver who thrives on user-centric thinking, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and pushing design boundaries. You will lead impactful projects across medical devices, wearable tech, and high-performance apparel—where innovation meets functionality and form.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute full-cycle design projects from ideation to production, ensuring excellence in function, form, and user experience.
- Create high-fidelity prototypes, technical drawings, and detailed documentation with accuracy and efficiency.
- Solve complex design challenges using user-centered thinking and iterative testing.
- Experiment with emerging materials, fabrication techniques, and hybrid design formats (e.g., soft goods + electronics).
- Collaborate across departments including engineering, manufacturing, and business to deliver viable products.
- Present compelling visual narratives and design solutions to internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Stay current with the latest design software, fabrication methods, and industry trends.
- Embrace a flexible work approach, iterative processes, and calculated creative risks.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or Fashion Design & Textile.
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience in design—preferably in apparel, MedTech, or product development.
- Strong portfolio showcasing problem-solving, innovation, and versatility across design disciplines.
- Proficiency in key design tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, SolidWorks, CLO3D, KeyShot.
- Experience in material innovation, soft-hard integration, and sustainable design practices is a plus.
- Exceptional attention to detail from sketch to prototype to production.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills for team and client collaboration.
- Comfortable with ambiguity, tight deadlines, and evolving project scopes.
Why Join Us?
- Work at the intersection of design, science, and health-tech innovation.
- Be part of a global innovation network under MAS Holdings.
- Opportunity to design world-class products with real-world impact.
- Flexible, experimental, and collaborative work culture.
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What types of projects will I work on?
You’ll work across medical devices, performance wearables, and experimental design, often blending soft goods, electronics, and sustainable materials.
2. Is experience in MedTech required?
While not mandatory, prior experience in MedTech or wearable technology is highly valued. A strong portfolio showing innovation and problem-solving is essential.
3. What design software should I be proficient in?
Ideal candidates are skilled in Adobe Suite, Rhino, SolidWorks, CLO3D, and KeyShot, and are comfortable learning new tools quickly as needed.