Helly Hansen is looking for a Senior Materials Manager Workwear

Helly Hansen Workwear is looking for a Senior Materials Manager, to support strategic innovation and technical development in its Workwear category. This role is instrumental in maintaining Helly Hansen Workwear’s position as a premium leader and will play a vital role in future growth both in North America and European markets. The Senior Materials Developer drives 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 including woven, knits and insulations, with a strong focus on pants and waterproof / insulated, fully taped garments.Lead development and seasonal follow-up cross categories such as but not limited to trades, hi visibility and multinorm.Lead quality control and follow-up on material related topics.Define and maintain testing protocols and performance standards to meet the needs of professionals in the harshest environments.Collaborate with Hong Kong sourcing and supply chain teams 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 brief creation.Be an active leader and mentor for the Workwear materials team.Participate in supplier visits and trade fairs. Travel when needed to material mills in Asia.Strong understanding of the following is a must:Hi Visibility Materials Mulitnorm Materials Flame Retardant Materials Industry Wash Materials Organizational structure Reports to: Category Vice President Workwear What we are looking for 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 programs.A good team player as well as independently taking initiative.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Experience of price negotiations is a plus.Fluent in English.Great time management.Work Environment Ability to thrive in a lean, high growth environmentAbility to work well across functions, diverse communities, and different time zonesWe offer A culture that rewards excellence in an exciting phase of growth and new opportunitiesAn ambitious, dynamic, creative, and international environmentDiscounts on great gearTravel Requirements: Ability to travel, including potential international travelThis position is a full-time employment at our Oslo Headquarters. Any questions can be directed to andreas.larsen@hellyhansen.com Application (CV and cover letter) is ONLY accepted in the portal (due to personal data protection rules) and not later than 20 September 2026. Om bedriften 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. Sektor Privat Nettsted https://www.hellyhansen.com/