Passion for Kids Kindergarten Apparel?

At Viking we are driven by innovation, quality, and a deep connection to our customers. With over a century of experience crafting durable and functional footwear, we aim to inspire people of all ages to explore the outdoors every day!

Our kids' Apparel department is central to this mission, ensuring children experience comfort, safety, and joy in every step. By combining expert craftsmanship with cutting-edge design, we create products that keep children warm, dry, and comfortable in every outdoor adventure—no matter the conditions.

We are now looking for a Product Manager to join our team and play a key role in shaping our kids' Apparel collection. If you’re passionate about combining creativity, functionality, and customer needs into exceptional products, we want to hear from you.

About the role

As the Product Manager for Apparel Kids, you will take responsibility for one or more specific categories or areas within the range, depending on your experience, expertise and strengths. We are looking for a creative, dynamic and motivated colleague with a high interest in outdoor activities, but also with a good head for structure and data management.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Driving the product strategy for your assigned categories, ensuring alignment with Viking’s overall brand vision.

• Leading the end-to-end product development process for your product category/ies, from concept creation to market launch.

• Collaborating with other team members to ensure a cohesive and innovative product portfolio across the entire kids' range.

• Analyzing market trends, customer feedback, and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and refine our offerings.

• Developing and managing design briefs in collaboration with the Designer, ensuring a clear and shared vision for each product.

• Communicate with suppliers, updating tech packs, BOM and measurement charts according to changes.

• Experience and knowledge of working in Illustrator/InDesign

• Registering articles and technical data in the PDM system, ensuring data accuracy and updates throughout the product lifecycle. (Knowledge of Kubix is an advantage, but not necessary.)

• Updating and maintaining style boards and style analysis to support strategic decision-making.

• Working closely with design, development, and production teams to ensure products meet quality, performance, and sustainability standards.

• Partnering with sales and marketing teams to craft compelling stories about your products that resonate with retailers and consumers.

Competence and Qualifications

• Good at planning and executing - You make things happen

• Problem solver and a YES person

• Commercial mind-set

• Experience from product development or retail preferred

• Working knowledge of Apparel products and assortment planning at an experienced level preferred

• Strong written, verbal, presentation and organizational skills, in both Norwegian and English

• Bachelor’s degree in design, business, marketing, or related field preferred

• Data analysis and business math skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency preferred

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a growth environment

• General understanding of the Apparel industry and consumer trends preferred

About You

To succeed in this role, you should bring:

• Experience: At least 3 years in product management, preferably in Outdoor Apparel. Experience with kids’ products or a specific product category is a plus.

• Passion for Kids’ Needs: A strong understanding of what makes kids' products unique, including safety, fit, and design considerations.

• Team Collaboration: A proven ability to work within a team to build a cohesive and innovative product range.

• Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze data and trends to make informed decisions about product development and positioning.

• Customer Focus: A deep understanding of consumer needs, particularly parents and kids, and a passion for creating solutions that exceed their expectations.

• Project Management Skills: Experience in leading projects from concept to launch, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.

We are offering an exciting opportunity in a company with strong growth where you will be part of the product department and learn from and work with some of the best in the business. We have a motivated and ambitious team who loves what they do.

If this sounds like the right adventure for you,

we’d love to hear from you!

Let’s create the next generation of kids’ Apparel together at Viking Outdoor Footwear!