PRODUCT DEVELOPER ASSISTANT - APPAREL

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We're looking for a structured, proactive, and technically skilled Product Developer Assistant to join our Apparel Team in Åre. In this role, you'll support the full development cycle of technical outdoor garments - from early prototype stages to final production handover.

You will play a key role in maintaining accuracy, timelines, and product quality across styles, working closely with internal teams, suppliers, and factories. This is a hands-on development role, ideal for someone who is detail-focused, solution-driven, and motivated by turning ideas into fully functional garments.

Your responsibilities will include:

As part of the Klättermusen Product Development team, you will support product developers across outerwear, mid-layers, base layers, and technical apparel. Responsibilities include:

Building and tracking style documentation throughout development stages

Preparing and updating tech packs, measurement charts, and construction details

Managing BOMs (Bill of Materials), fabric sheets, trim lists, and spec accuracy

Coordinating prototype requests and tracking samples across suppliers

Reviewing samples for construction, fit, functionality, and quality issues

Supporting fit sessions: measuring, logging comments, and documenting changes

Communicating with suppliers regarding timelines, proto comments, and improvements

Supporting testing processes (lab testing, field testing, material performance tracking)

Assisting with seasonal material updates and product data uploads in PLM

Helping prepare final documentation for production and bulk handover

You will report directly to the Senior product developer and collaborate daily with Product Developers, Material Specialists, and the Design and Hardware teams.

The experience you'll bring to the role is:

A degree in Apparel/Product Development, Textile Engineering, or relevant field

Understanding of garment construction, pattern basics, and fit evaluation

Good skills in Adobe Illustrator for technical drawings and spec updates

Experience working with PLM or product tracking systems is a plus.

Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple deadlines at once

Accuracy with data, measurements, and documentation (you enjoy getting details right)

Excellent communication skills and comfortable working with international suppliers

Interest in functional, technical outdoor apparel and performance materials

A curious, hands-on, problem-solving mindset

Outdoor interest is a strong plus - we test what we build

What Klättermusen offers

A development-focused role with real influence on future product performance

Long-term growth in a premium technical outdoor brand with global reach

A fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment with a high level of responsibility

Exposure to international sourcing, suppliers, and advanced material innovation

A workplace rooted in the outdoors - Åre offers both work and inspiration

Field testing involvement aligned with our core philosophy:

"Maximum safety for you, minimum impact on nature."

The position is a full-time position based in Åre, with start as soon as possible.

Welcome to apply before 10.12.2025.

We only accept applications through this channel. Your application will be stored in our database, and we will contact you if a suitable position becomes available. Applications will be handled on an ongoing basis.