Do you want to become Norrøna's new Product Specialist (Pattern Maker)?

Norrøna is searching for a Product Specialist (Pattern Maker) for a one year temp position!

Are you ready to turn your passion for the outdoors into a career? For nearly 100 years, we’ve been crafting the ultimate outdoor equipment, enabling people to push beyond boundaries and embrace nature in its rawest form. Our vision, "Welcome to nature," drives everything we do—from designing cutting-edge gear for skiers, climbers, and explorers, to promoting responsible business practices that protect the environments we love.

"Welcome to nature"

About the role

As a Product Specialist in Norrøna you will be in charge of pattern making and an important part of the product development of our Norrøna garments, with high focus on quality, function, design and sustainability. You will work with all garment product categories covering all Norrøna activities. You will own the product responsibility during the in-house development and prototyping process, in close collaboration with our Product Technicians, Designers, Product Developers and Material Developers . Our sample room is an integrated part of RD&D, also located at our headquarters.

Upon approval of the final in-house sample, the product responsibility is handed over to Product Developers in charge of manufacturer sample reviews during the product industrialization and commercial terms. Your expert support is expected for pattern changes and consumption approval during that phase.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to be part of a very passionate team, and to ensure that we meet our customers’ expectations and our promise of delivering the world’s greatest outdoor products.

Main areas of responsibilities

• Develop patterns for allocated seasonal styles according to the Norrøna strategy, fit, function and design
• • Create the style pattern by using CAD software for pattern making, 2D/3D programs and illustrations program
• Keep product bill of material (BOM) updated throughout inhouse development
• Evaluation of prototypes
• • Responsible for booking and leading the evaluation of your assigned products
• Develop complete product technical packages
• Develop and maintain construction standards and technical drawing libraries
• Gather and coordinate field testing feedback on ongoing developments
• Take part of company projects
• Follow Norrøna timeline and respect deadlines throughout the seasons

Qualifications

• Relevant education in pattern making and sewing
• 5+ yrs experience working as a pattern maker is preferred
• Excellent knowledge of computerised pattern design, proficiency in Lectra Modaris is preferred
• Knowledge and experience of product lifecycle management is a plus, preferable in Centric PLM
• Knowledge in Adobe Illustrator, Browzwear is a plus
• High level of garment construction knowledge and experience with overseas manufacturing is a must
• Experience with technical product solutions / outdoor garments is preferred
• Fluency in English and a Scandinavian language

We believe you’ll succeed in this job if you

• Are focused, detail-oriented, and driven to find solutions
• Possess a proactive mindset and a strong eagerness to learn
• Can work under pressure with multiple deadlines and to handle seasonal workload peaks
• Are able to manage own workload during high and low seasons
• Strive to deliver the best (not the easiest) solutions and user experience

Why this is a great opportunity

• Join a premium outdoor brand with the goal of being the most responsible actor in the industry
• Friendly and social work environment
• Competitive insurance benefits, and a solid pension scheme
• Additional perks, including access to our company cabin at Beitostølen and discounts on Norrøna products

Place of work, our newly renovated premises at Lysaker - Norrøna House.

Ready to embark on this adventure?

Apply now with your CV and personal letter and become a part of Norrøna's exciting journey!

Application deadline: 8th of December. We review applications on an ongoing basis.

Start date: 03.03.2025 - 30.04.2025

Please use our application portal, as we do not accept applications sent via email or other channels.