Helly Hansen is looking for a Pattern Maker

Helly Hansen; Oslo; On-site; NOK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on gear

Flex time

Job summary

Helly Hansen Sport is expanding its Product Development Team in Oslo and seeks an experienced Pattern Maker for a full-time, permanent position at our Oslo headquarters. You will transform concepts into functional, durable garments and collaborate with Design and Pattern Team to ensure fit, comfort, performance, and quality.

The ideal candidate has strong technical garment construction knowledge, expertise with CAD pattern systems, and a passion for creating high-performance apparel suitable for

Qualifications

• Degree in Pattern Design or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Gerber Accumark or similar CAD system.
• Knowledge of Browzwear 3D software.
• Experience in pattern making for technical apparel.
• Experience with PLM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee specifications for fit, sizing and construction.
• Create full patterns, block patterns and measurement lists.
• Lead fit sessions with developers and designers.
• Review patterns for price, material use and sustainability.
• Maintain fit and size consistency across categories.
• Update grading increments and control graded patterns.
• Travel as needed for allocated products.

Skills

Pattern design

English fluent

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Pattern Design

Tools

Gerber Accumark

Browzwear 3D

Centric PLM

Job description

Founded in Norway in 1877, Helly Hansen continues to develop professional grade apparel that helps people stay and feel alive. Through insights drawn from living and working in the world’s harshest environments, the company has developed a long list of first-to-market innovations, including the first supple waterproof fabrics nearly 150 years ago. Other breakthroughs include the first fleece fabrics in the 1960s, the first technical base layers in the 1970s, made with LIFA® Stay Dry technology, the patented H2Flow™ temperature regulating system, and the revolutionary lighter, warmer LIFALOFT™ insulation. Building on Helly Hansen’s proprietary HELLY TECH® waterproof/breathable system, the technical outdoor brand has most recently introduced the award-winning LIFA INFINITY PRO™ - the company’s most innovative waterproof/breathable technology to date. Helly Hansen is a leader in technical sailing and performance ski apparel, as well as premium workwear. Its uniforms are worn and trusted by more than 55,000 professionals and can be found on Olympians, National Teams, and at more than 200 ski resorts and mountain guiding operations globally. Helly Hansen’s outerwear, base layers, sportswear and footwear are sold in more than 40 countries around the world. To learn more about Helly Hansen’s latest collections, visit www.hellyhansen.com.

As Helly Hansen Sport continues to grow, we are expanding our Product Development Team and are looking for an experienced and passionate Pattern Maker to join us for this full-time, permanent position at our headquarters in Oslo.

At Helly Hansen Sport, we develop professional-grade garments trusted by professionals around the world. As a Pattern Maker, you will play a critical role in transforming product concepts into functional, durable, and well-fitting garments. You and the Pattern Team will collaborate closely with Design and Product Development to ensure that our products meet the Helly Hansen standards of fit, comfort, performance, and quality.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical garment construction knowledge with a solution-oriented mindset and a passion for creating garments that perform in demanding environments.

You will report to our Team Manager in our Pattern Team.

Main Responsibilities Within The Role As a Pattern Maker

• To oversee, establish and communicate all specifications for fit, sizing and construction details for allocated styles.
• To create full patterns, block patterns and measurement lists based on needs.
• To plan, coordinate and lead/take active part in fit sessions for allocated styles together with developers and designers.
• To contribute to optimizing products and material consumption and critically review (in regards to price and sustainability.)
• To know the consumer target groups and focus on fit silhouettes to achieve and maintain fit and size consistency throughout the categories.
• To establish and update grading increments and measurement points, and control graded patterns for all product types.
• Actively prepare, plan for and travel when necessary for the execution for allocated products.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Pattern Design or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Documented skills in Gerber Accumark or similar CAD system to efficiently create and modify patterns.
• Knowledge of 3D software, at Helly Hansen we work with Browzwear 3D.
• Proven experience in a pattern making role in the apparel industry. Preferably sport/outdoor industry with a proven record of highly technical garments.
• Experience in PLM systems and Microsoft Office programs. We use Centric PLM.
• Good organizational, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Positive attitude, curious and proactive mindset.
• Fluent in English.

Who You Are

You are curious, solution-oriented, and motivated by helping bring compliant, high-quality products to market. You enjoy working across teams and are comfortable navigating both technical requirements and business priorities.

Work Environment

• Ability to thrive in a lean, dynamic, high-growth and non-hierarchical environment.
• Ability to work well across functions and diverse communities.
• The role is a full‑time position based at our HQ in Oslo, Norway.
• Travel Requirements: Ability to travel, including potential international travel.

We offer

• The opportunity to join a high-performance team within a global brand in growth.
• An ambitious, experienced, dynamic and creative international environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including flex time agreement.
• Discounts on great gear.

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