Norrøna Sport

Oslo

Are you Norrøna's next Jr. Product Developer?
Are you ready to turn your passion for the outdoors into a career? For nearly 100 years, we’ve been crafting the ultimate outdoor equipment, enabling people to push beyond boundaries and embrace nature in its rawest form. Our vision, "Welcome to nature," drives everything we do---from designing cutting-edge gear for skiers, climbers, and explorers, to promoting responsible business practices that protect the environments we love.
We’re now searching for adventurous, forward-thinking individuals to join us on our mission. If you’re ready to be part of a brand that lives and breathes the spirit of exploration, Norrøna is where your next great adventure begins.
About the position
As a Jr. Product Developer you will be given the responsibility to assure that Norrøna delivers the world’s best outdoor products on the market, with the highest quality and at the correct cost. At the end of in-house prototyping, the Product Developer (PD) ensures that our partner manufacturers replicate the approved Norrøna sample, exceeding our quality and construction standards, following our specifications, and meeting our margin targets and deadlines.
The PD team is a part of the Manufacturing department. You will be reporting directly to the Manufacturing Director.
You will have responsibility for a selection of the styles developed by Norrøna. You will be the main point of contact towards the manufacturers for your defined styles, in close cooperation with the relevant Senior product developer, for all topics related to product quality, specification, and costing.
Qualifications
<ul><li>Minimum 3 years experience working with production of textile/apparel is required</li><li>Textile degree from university level is prioritized, or equal proven knowledge level</li><li>Experience with price negotiation and international trade</li><li>Methodical, structured and analytical in your approach, combined with a flexible and commercial mindset</li><li>Fluency in English is a requirement</li><li>Good understanding and experience in the use of PLM systems</li></ul>
To succeed in this role you are detail-oriented and deliver high-quality work on time. You are a service-minded team player who values collaboration and drives practical solutions. You handle a wide range of responsibilities with flexibility and are open to travel within the EU and Asia when needed. You are ambitious, eager to learn, and see this role as a great opportunity for growth.
Why this is a great opportunity
<ul><li>Join a premium outdoor brand with the goal of being the most responsible actor in the industry</li><li>Friendly and social work environment</li><li>Competitive insurance benefits, and a solid pension scheme</li><li>Additional perks, including access to our company cabin at Beitostølen and discounts on Norrøna products</li></ul>
Place of work, our newly renovated premises at Lysaker - Norrøna House.
Ready to embark on this adventure?
Apply now with your CV and personal letter and become a part of Norrøna's exciting journey!
Application deadline: 15.06.2025. We review applications on an ongoing basis
**Start date:**As soon as possible
Please use our application portal, as we do not accept applications sent via email or other channels.