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

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 at hellyhansen.com

Application is ONLY accepted in portal (due to personal data protection rules) and not later than May 12th2024.