Helly Hansen is looking for a Pattern Maker

As Helly Hansen Sport continues to grow, we are expanding our Product Development Team and are looking for an experienced and passionate Pattern Maker to join us for this full-time, permanent position at our headquarters in Oslo.

At Helly Hansen Sport, we develop professional-grade garments trusted by professionals around the world. As a Pattern Maker, you will play a critical role in transforming product concepts into functional, durable, and well-fitting garments. You and the Pattern Team will collaborate closely with Design and Product Development to ensure that our products meet the Helly Hansen standards of fit, comfort, performance, and quality.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical garment construction knowledge with a solution-oriented mindset and a passion for creating garments that perform in demanding environments.

You will report to our Team Manager in our Pattern Team.

Main responsibilities within the role as a pattern maker

• To oversee, establish and communicate all specifications for fit, sizing and construction details for allocated styles.
• To create full patterns, block patterns and measurement lists based on needs.
• To plan, coordinate and lead/take active part in fit sessions for allocated styles together with developers and designers.
• To contribute to optimizing products and material consumption and critically review (in regards to price and sustainability.)
• To know the consumer target groups and focus on fit silhouettes to achieve and maintain fit and size consistency throughout the categories.
• To establish and update grading increments and measurement points, and control graded patterns for all product types.
• Actively prepare, plan for and travel when necessary for the execution for allocated products.

What we’re looking for

• A degree in Pattern Design or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Documented skills in Gerber Accumark or similar CAD system to efficiently create and modify patterns.
• Knowledge of 3D software, at Helly Hansen we work with Browzwear 3D.
• Proven experience in a pattern making role in the apparel industry. Preferably sport/outdoor industry with a proven record of highly technical garments.
• Experience in PLM systems and Microsoft Office programs. We use Centric PLM.
• Good organizational, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Positive attitude, curious and proactive mindset.
• Fluent in English.

Who You Are

You are curious, solution-oriented, and motivated by helping bring compliant, high-quality products to market. You enjoy working across teams and are comfortable navigating both technical requirements and business priorities.

Work Environment

• Ability to thrive in a lean, dynamic, high-growth and non-hierarchical environment.
• Ability to work well across functions and diverse communities.
• The role is a full‑time position based at our HQ in Oslo, Norway.
• Travel Requirements: Ability to travel, including potential international travel.

We offer

• The opportunity to join a high-performance team within a global brand in growth.
• An ambitious, experienced, dynamic and creative international environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including flex time agreement.
• Discounts on great gear.

Questions can be directed to mia.sonesson@kontoorbrands.com

Application is ONLY accepted in the portal (due to personal data protection rules) and not later than October 15th 2026. We will conduct interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.