We are looking for a talented Product Technician to join our team

At Norrøna our mission is to create the world's greatest outdoor products and offer unique adventures through a responsible business. If you are passionate about quality, function, design and sustainability you now have an unique opportunity to join us!

Norrøna was founded in 1929 and has been owned and run by the same family ever since. Norrøna is an ambitious company with strong annual growth in revenues and profitability, both in and outside Norway. The company employs approx. 115 people with 21 different nationalities.

"Welcome to nature" 

About the position:

We are looking for a passionate and talented team member to strengthen our Product Technician team, to produce our in-house prototypes. The Norrøna brand has had remarkable success in the last years, and the Product Engineering team plays an important part in our growth strategy for the future. 

We are seeking a person with good experience and understanding of different sewing techniques, pattern making, and garment production. When we create prototypes we experiment with new constructions, new materials, new production techniques, all based on the best quality, function and design. This position includes sewing of prototypes based on drawings, patterns and specifications created by our Pattern Makers and Designers.

All prototypes are produced in our sewing area in our headquarters in Lysaker. This position is not about series production, but instead the production of unique, complete prototype samples. You will be responsible for sewing, gluing, and using other techniques to produce our garments with the best quality.

If you are precise and detail-oriented, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to be part of a very passionate team, and to ensure that we meet our customer’s expectations of high performance outdoor products. You will join our international team where we push boundaries and create exciting products without compromise on quality.

Areas of responsibility:

• Sew up prototype garments for use in fitting sessions, testing and evaluation
• Test material combinations and recommend the optimum solution
• Provide input and ideas for new solutions or ways to construct the best products
• Provide feedback to our Pattern Makers on patterns, and suggest alternative production methods
• Provide feedback on how materials are affected when they are cut, sewn, heated, etc.

Qualifications:

• Sewing education and minimum 5 years’ experience
• Good knowledge and understanding of pattern making
• Knowledge of standard equipment used in the sewing industry, flatlock, overlock, etc.
• Able to produce an entire garment based on a pattern with limited coaching/guidance 
• Basic computer skills
• Thorough and accurate 
• Interest in outdoor activities is a plus 

Personal skills:

• Focused and detail-oriented
• Proactive mindset
• Solution-oriented
• Able to work under pressure with multiple deadlines and to handle seasonal workload peaks
• Able to manage own workload during high and low seasons
• Strive to deliver the best (not the easiest) solutions and user experience
• Good communication skills in a Scandinavian language and/or in English

We offer:

• A unique opportunity to be part of Norrøna taking it to the next level
• Fast paced work environment with highly motivated, results oriented and competent colleagues in a friendly atmosphere at HQ Lysaker

The position reports to the Product Engineering Manager. The position’s workplace is at Norrøna Sport AS headquarters in Lysaker, Norway.