Helly Hansen is looking for a Senior Materials Manager

The Role

Helly Hansen is looking for a Senior Materials Manager, to support strategic innovation and technical development across performance and lifestyle categories. This role is instrumental in maintaining Helly Hansen’s position as a brand trusted by professionals within the categories winter sports, sailing, outdoor and workwear.

The Senior Materials Developer drives excellence in material functionality, sustainability, and supplier enablement, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and our sourcing office in Hong Kong.

Key responsibilities

• Lead development of advanced materials including insulation, membranes and technical knits, with a strong focus on waterproof, fully taped, and insulated garments.
• Define and maintain testing protocols and performance standards to meet the needs of professionals in the harshest environments.
• Collaborate with Hong Kong sourcing and supply chain teams and supply chain teams to align on cost targets and vendor capabilities.
• Drive material innovation aligned with sustainability goals, compliance, and long-term product strategy.
• Represent the materials team in cross-functional meetings and supplier workshops.
• Take an active role in meetings, guiding teams in fabric selection and brief creation.
• Mentor Junior Materials Developer and initiate knowledge sharing.
• Participate in supplier visits and trade fairs. Travel when needed to material mills in Asia.

Organizational structure

Reports to: Senior Materials Manager, Team Leader

Location: Oslo, Norway

What we are looking for

• Minimum 10 years of experience in textile/material development
• High level proficiency in performance fabrics and testing methodologies.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Experienced user of PLM systems and Microsoft Office programs.
• A good team player as well as independently taking initiative.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of price negotiations is a plus.
• Fluent in English.
• Great 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
• Competitive compensation and benefits, and an active environment with passion for sports
• Travel Requirements: Ability to travel, including potential international travel

This position is a full-time employment at our Oslo Headquarters.

Any questions can be directed to khorsle at hellyhansen.com

Application is ONLY accepted in the portal (due to personal data protection rules) and not later than 7th January 2026.