Technical Designer

North Actionsports Group; Katwijk; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learn from experienced Technical Design Leads

Involvement in full product development journey

Growth in technical skills across hardgoods categories

Job summary

A leading sports gear company is looking for a Junior Technical Designer to assist in the development of hardgoods for their brands. This entry-level role involves creating technical documents, coordinating samples, and supporting quality checks. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about product engineering with a relevant academic background. This position offers a chance to learn directly from experienced professionals and be part of a dynamic, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Technical design, product engineering, or industrial design studies.
• Passion for action sports and performance-driven products.
• Hands-on experience in the industry is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Support technical development of hardgoods.
• Create and update technical drawings and specification documents.
• Coordinate sample flow with Sourcing & Quality Control.

Skills

Product construction

Materials knowledge

Detail-oriented

Technical file management

Education

Relevant academic background in technical design, product engineering, or industrial design

Job description

Junior Technical Designer – Hardgoods: Mystic & North

Where engineering meets performance, and details make the difference.

About the Role

Are you passionate about how products are built, not just how they look? Do you get excited by construction details, materials, and seeing a prototype evolve into a finished product?

As Junior Technical Designer – Hardgoods, you’ll support the Technical Design Lead – Hardgoods in bringing Mystic and North’s hardgoods to life. From harnesses and helmets to travel gear, hardware, and protection equipment, you’ll play a hands‑on role in transforming technical concepts into precise, production‑ready engineering files.

This is an operational, detail‑driven role at the heart of product creation—perfect for someone who loves working with drawings, specs, samples, and real‑world testing, and wants to grow into a strong technical designer within the action sports industry.

What You’ll Be Working On

You’ll support the technical development of hardgoods across Mystic and North, including:

• Shells & soft goods constructions
• Bar systems, hardware & components

These products support our Accessories, Kite, Wing/Foil, Windsurf, and Board categories.

What You’ll Do

Technical Execution & Documentation

• Create and update technical drawings, construction files, panel layouts, reinforcement maps, and component placements.
• Maintain technical specs, BOMs, trims, materials lists, and measurement charts.
• Prepare and refine engineering documentation under guidance of the Technical Design Lead.

Prototype Coordination & Sample Management

• Track development samples (A/B/C/Proto) and maintain accurate sample logs.
• Prepare prototype documentation and ensure factories receive correct, up‑to‑date files.
• Coordinate sample flow with Sourcing & QC.
• Perform hands‑on inspections of samples—checking stitching, construction accuracy, hardware placement, and finishing.

Testing Support

• Assist with fitting sessions, durability checks, stress and load tests, and hardware evaluations.
• Support on‑water, field, or lab testing when relevant.
• Document performance feedback with notes, photos, and videos.
• Help capture and translate test learnings into technical improvements.
• Apply specified materials, reinforcements, foams, plastics, composites, and hardware into construction files.
• Maintain and update component libraries (buckles, webbing, EVA panels, shells, molded parts, etc.).
• Track material and trim updates with Sourcing, QC, and Product Management.
• Work closely with Product Managers to align technical files with briefs, timelines, and costing.
• Collaborate with Graphic Designers to accurately integrate labels, artworks, prints, and embellishments.
• Support communication with factories (via Sourcing/QC) to clarify construction questions or changes.

Quality & Issue Resolution

• Support quality checks during development and pre‑production.
• Help identify construction issues, defects, and spec deviations.
• Participate in root‑cause analysis and implement feedback from the Technical Design Lead.

Process & File Management

• Maintain clean, organized digital file structures for CAD, BOMs, tech packs, and revisions.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and version‑controlled.
• Support preparation of final technical packages for factory handover.

Who You’ll Work With

Internal: Technical Design Lead – Hardgoods (your main mentor), Category Directors, Product Managers (Mystic & North), Graphic Designers, Sourcing & QC, Supply Chain.

External: Factories & suppliers, Material vendors, Athletes and testers (via PMs or Technical Lead).

What We’re Looking For

• A relevant academic background (technical design, product engineering, industrial design, or similar).
• Strong interest in product construction, materials, and engineering processes.
• Industry knowledge is essential—hands‑on experience is a big plus.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing technical files.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn from experienced technical designers.
• Passion for action sports and performance‑driven products is a strong advantage.

Why Join Mystic & North?

• Work on industry‑leading performance products used by athletes worldwide.
• Learn directly from experienced Technical Design Leads.
• Be involved in the full product development journey—from sketch to testing to production.
• Grow your technical skills across a wide range of hardgoods categories.
• Join two iconic brands driven by innovation, quality, and performance.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Art/Creative

Industries

Retail