Outdoor Product Developer: Textiles & Quality

Norröna; Bærum; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company cabin access

Discounts on Norrøna products

Pension plan / solid pension scheme

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Norrøna is seeking a Product Developer to ensure the world’s best outdoor products are delivered at high quality and correct cost. You will manage samples through production, liaising with partner manufacturers and maintaining specifications to meet margins and deadlines.

You will work in the Manufacturing department, report to the Development Manager, and oversee selected styles with a focus on quality, costing and timely delivery. Travel within the EU/Asia is possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in textile/apparel production.
• Textile degree from university level or equivalent knowledge.
• Experience with price negotiation and international trade.
• Methodical, structured and analytical with a flexible and commercial mindset.
• Fluency in English is a requirement.
• Good understanding and experience in PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Norrøna's styles meet quality, cost and timing targets.
• Serve as main contact to manufacturers for defined styles.
• Collaborate with Development Manager on quality and costing.
• Travel within the EU and Asia when needed.
• Deliver detailed specifications and documentation to partners.

Skills

Textile industry experience

Price negotiation

International trade

Analytical mindset

Fluent English

PLM systems experience

Education

Textile degree

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

Norrøna is seeking a Product Developer to ensure the world’s best outdoor products are delivered at high quality and correct cost. You will manage samples through production, liaising with partner manufacturers and maintaining specifications to meet margins and deadlines.

You will work in the Manufacturing department, report to the Development Manager, and oversee selected styles with a focus on quality, costing and timely delivery. Travel within the EU/Asia is possible.