Helly Hansen is looking for a Product Specialist/Developer (temp)

We are seeking two Product Specialists/Developers to join our Professional Services department. In this role, you will develop innovative, high-quality, and technically advanced garments that excite and fulfil the current and evolving needs of our customers. The position involves working with technical garments in a project-based environment, with a strong focus on customer collaboration. Success in this role requires a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

We are recruiting one Product Specialist/Developer for a permanent position and one Product Specialist/Developer for a fixed-term, one-year contract.

Key responsibilities

• Develop products according to allocation, brief, timelines, HH product philosophy, company quality standards and certification standards.
• Optimize products and critically review and negotiate prices.
• Drive product creation to fit a realistic and efficient development and production process.
• Do all necessary communication with vendors and internal cross functional teams, to ensure an efficient production process.
• Develop, source and possibly design details and solutions related to allocated products.
• Create CAD`s including customer logos and artworks according to customer brief and technical requirements.
• Drive and execute evaluation process for construction, function, and sizing for prototypes and pre-production samples on allocated styles.
• Produce and update drawings and tech packs according to technical specifications.
• Contribute and actively take part in the development of any working tools.
• Provide all internal and external partners with necessary product info according to given timelines upon request.
• Take active part and contribute to internal and external presentations and presentation materials, briefings and product reviews if asked to.
• Carry out other related duties and instructions required by team manager.
• Actively prepare, plan for and travel when necessary for the execution for allocated products.

Organizational structure

Reports to: Team Leader

Location: Helly Hansen HQ, Oslo, Norway

What we are looking for

• 3+ years of experience in product development.
• Bachelor´s degree in Apparel/Textile design, or similar.
• Proficiency in PLM systems, Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office programs.
• Good organizational, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Fluent in English.
• Good time management.

Work Environment

• Ability to thrive in a lean, high growth environment.
• Ability to work well across functions, diverse communities, and different time zones.

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.
• An active environment with passion for sports.

Any questions can be directed to hgyhagen@hellyhansen.com.

Application is ONLY accepted in the portal (due to personal data protection rules) and not later than 4th March 2026.