Helly Hansen is looking for a Senior Materials Manager Workwear

Helly Hansen; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on gear

Travel opportunities

Dynamic international environment

Culture of excellence

Job summary

Helly Hansen is seeking a Senior Materials Manager to lead development of advanced materials for Workwear at our Oslo headquarters. You will guide woven, knit, and insulation programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams and our sourcing office in Hong Kong to hit cost targets and supplier capabilities.

The role emphasizes sustainability, testing, and leadership of the Workwear materials team, with travel to mills in Asia as needed. Strong communication and PLM skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in textile/material development.
• High level proficiency in performance fabrics and testing methodologies.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Experienced user of PLM systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of advanced materials for Workwear including woven, knits and insulations.
• Oversee seasonal follow-up across categories such as trades and hi visibility.
• Define testing protocols and performance standards for professionals in harsh environments.
• Collaborate with Hong Kong sourcing and supply chain teams on cost targets and vendor capabilities.
• Drive material innovation aligned with sustainability goals and long-term product strategy.
• Represent the materials team in cross-functional meetings and supplier workshops.

Skills

Textile/material development

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Tools

PLM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Helly Hansen is looking for a Senior Materials Manager Workwear

Oslo

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.

Helly HansenWorkwearis looking foraSenior MaterialsManager, tosupport strategic innovation and technical developmentin its Workwear category.

This role is instrumental in maintaining Helly HansenWorkwear’s position as a premium leader and will play a vital role infuturegrowth bothinNorth America and Europeanmarkets.

The Senior MaterialsDeveloperdrives excellence in material functionality, sustainability, and supplier enablement, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and our sourcing office in Hong Kong.

Key responsibilities

• Lead development of advanced materials includingwoven, knits and insulations,with astrongfocus onpantsandwaterproof/insulated,fully taped garments.
• Leaddevelopmentand seasonalfollow-upcross categories such as but not limited to trades, hi visibility and multinorm.
• Leadquality controland follow-uponmaterialrelatedtopics.
• Define and maintain testing protocols and performance standards to meet the needs of professionals in the harshest environments.
• Collaborate with Hong Kong sourcingand supply chainteams to align on cost targets and vendor capabilities.
• Drive material innovation aligned with sustainability goals, compliance, and long-term product strategy.
• Represent the materials team in cross‑functional meetings and supplier workshops.
• Take an active role in meetings, guiding teams in fabric selection and briefcreation.
• Be anactive leader and mentorfor the Workwear materials team.
• Participate in supplier visits and trade fairs.Travel when needed to material mills in Asia.
• Strong understanding of thefollowing isa must:
  • Hi VisibilityMaterials
  • Mulitnorm Materials
  • FlameRetardantMaterials
  • Industry Wash Materials

Organizational structure

Reports to:Category Vice President Workwear

What we are looking for

• Minimum 10years of experience in textile/material development.
• High level proficiency in performance fabrics and testing methodologies.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Experienceduser ofPLM systems andMicrosoft Office programs.
• A good team player as well asindependently takinginitiative.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of price negotiations is a plus.
• Great time management.
• Ability to thrive in a lean, high growth environment
• Ability to work well across functions, diverse communities, and different time zones

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
• Travel Requirements:Ability to travel, including potential international travel

This position is a full-time employmentat our Oslo Headquarters.

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