Junior Product Developer (temporary position)

at  Haglfs

At Haglöfs we consider nature the greatest playground ever made. A place where we go to challenge ourselves and look beyond the ordinary. A place for adventures, worthy of appreciation. From experience, there’s nothing more rewarding than venturing into the unknown, proving to ourselves that we are capable of far more than we think. Driven to make a difference since 1914, we inspire people to get out there, to explore and respect nature, making sure it remains the greatest playground ever made.
We are now looking for a Junior Product Developer to cover during a parental leave. The position starts in December 2024 and is a one year temporary contract. The position will be based at Haglöfs HQ in Alvik, Stockholm, and will report directly to the Development Manager.
As a Junior Product Developer at Haglöfs you will play an important part in contributing to Haglöfs’ continued success, developing products in a way that ensures Haglöfs high demands on quality, finish and sustainability.
Main responsibilities and tasks
As a Junior Product Developer at Haglöfs your main responsibility is the development of our products. From design brief to finished product.
You have close contact with our teams in-house as well as our nominated suppliers to make sure each product reaches our high-quality standards, delivers on time and at an optimal cost from prototypes to production.
You will also work and strive towards the strategic objectives set by Haglöfs for the Product Development department.

Together with design and pattern technicians develop products, from sketch to finished product
Review and create sample comment on development samples, and work closely with our vendors to ensure cost efficiency and high quality products
Manage relations and day to day issues and communication with vendors and other internal and external parties
Skills & Requirements
We are looking for you who have a great energy and who loves spending time in the greatest playground ever made! We want people who want to have fun, who are curious by nature, courageous to try new things and genuinely fit in with the rest of the team. In order to be able to enter quickly and perform in this role, we believe you have:
a Bachelor of Textile Economy / Engineering or equivalent education
1-2 year of work experience as a Jr Product Developer
knowledge of production and the way in which textile factories work
knowledge of sewing and technical solutions
good knowledge of English in both speech and writing
good knowledge of the entire Microsoft office package and preferably knowledge in PLM and ERP-systems and the Adobe CS software.
Previous experience from the outdoor industry is considered an advantage.
If the above sound like something you would be interested in and like, then don’t wait to submit your application, at the latest the 13th of October.
Great Place to Work
Haglöfs is all about improving the quality of life. Both for consumers, through the outstanding outdoor products we produce, and for our employees.
In other terms, Haglöfs is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to combine a life filled with inspiring colleagues and exciting tasks with your outdoor interests. If this sounds like life-quality to you, check out our job openings and do not hesitate to apply.