Helly Hansen is looking for a JR Product Specialist (temp)

Oslo

Founded in Norway in 1877, Helly Hansen continues to develop professional grade apparel that helps people stay and feel alive. Through insights drawn from living and working in the world’s harshest environments, the company has developed a long list of first-to-market innovations, including the first supple waterproof fabrics more than 140 years ago. Other breakthroughs include the first fleece fabrics in the 1960s, the first technical base layers in the 1970s, made with LIFA® Stay Dry technology, the patented H2Flow™ temperature regulating system, and the revolutionary lighter, warmer LIFALOFT™ insulation. Building on Helly Hansen’s proprietary HELLY TECH® waterproof/breathable system, the technical outdoor brand has most recently introduced the award-winning LIFA INFINITY PRO™ - the company’s most innovative and responsible waterproof/breathable technology to date.
Helly Hansen is a leader in technical sailing and performance ski apparel, as well as premium workwear. Its uniforms are worn and trusted by more than 55,000 professionals and can be found on Olympians, National Teams, and at more than 200 ski resorts and mountain guiding operations globally.
Helly Hansen’s outerwear, base layers, sportswear and footwear are sold in more than 40 countries around the world and the company is owned by Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC). To learn more about Helly Hansen’s latest collections, visit www.hellyhansen.com

We are seeking a JR Product Specialist (temp) to develop innovative, quality and technically advanced garments that will excite and fulfil the current and future needs of our customers.

Role

1 year contract in Professional Services.
JR Product Specialist working on technical garments.
The work is project based and high focus on customer relations and teamwork are required.

Main responsibilities within Development

To produce and update drawings and tech packs according to technical specifications rules, area of responsibility.
To Create and update collection style boards according to brief.
To develop products according to allocation, brief, timelines, company quality standards and certification standards.
To develop original products in accordance with HH product philosophy, seasonal briefs and category specific requirements and expectations.
To contribute and actively take part in product creation to fit a realistic and efficient development and production process.
To contribute and actively take part in the fit and pattern development process for allocated products.
To contribute and actively take part in the critique process for construction, function, and sizing, for prototypes and sales sample, and pre-production sample on allocated styles.
To produce and update drawings and tech packs according to technical specifications rules, area of responsibility.
To Create and update collection style boards according to brief.
To provide all internal and external partners with necessary product info according to given timelines or upon request.
To take part and contribute to internal- and external presentations and presentation material, briefings and product reviews if asked to.
To carry out other related duties and instructions as required by Team Manager or other such Manager.
To do any necessary vendor communication.
To stay updated on market news & development, competitor products, Key Account assortments and other critical product info related to allocated categories.
To possibly plan for and do traveling necessary for the execution of allocated products.

Knowledge, skills and experience

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel/Textile Design, or similar.
1+ years’ experience in product development, favorable but not mandatory.
- Knowledge of apparel design, construction, materials, pattern making, costing and bill of materials.
Good communication and collaboration skills.
Good team player.
Good attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Fluent in English.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Abode Illustrator/(PLM).
Interest or involvement in activities relating to the products Helly Hanses produces.

Critical Partnerships

Design and development team. Pattern and material team.
Suppliers– building and maintaining excellent working relationships with suppliers development/merchandising teams to develop world class products.
Customers- Participate and support in meetings with important customers and partners.

We offer

A culture that rewards excellence in an exciting phase of growth and new opportunities
An ambitious, dynamic, creative, and international environment
Discounts on great gear
Competitive benefits, and an active environment with passion for sports

This position is a temporary full-time employment at our Oslo Headquarters, but working remote from time to time can be agreed.

Questions can be directed to helena.gyhagen@hellyhansen.com

Application is ONLY accepted in portal (due to personal data protection rules) and not later than May 12^th 2024.