Apparel Designer - Technical Garment
About this role
Klättermusen is looking for a curious, inventive, and technically skilled Apparel Designer specialized in technical garments, with a strong drive for innovation and sustainable product solutions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity, research, and technical precision — transforming ideas and functional challenges into forward‑thinking outdoor equipment.
You will be part of our Åre-based Design Team, where you will explore new constructions, develop innovative design concepts, and support the evolution of our technical apparel. The role focuses on concept work, innovation, and functional improvements — always with durability, responsibility, and user‑driven performance at the core of the work.
This is a role for a designer motivated by exploration, experimentation, and deep product understanding — someone who can push our sustainability ambitions forward while staying true to Klättermusen’s design philosophy. Being a strong team player is essential, as close collaboration with Product Development, Pattern, Materials, and our external partners is part of the everyday workflow.
Responsibilities
- Innovation & Research (Primary Focus)
- Lead research into new construction methods, functional details, and technical garment solutions
- Explore sustainable approaches to increase durability, longevity, and performance
- Create concept studies, mock-ups, prototypes, and innovation samples
- Identify opportunities to improve product performance and circular design
- Translate complex technical challenges into clean, user-centered solutions
- Seasonal Design Work
- Support the Product Development Team with technical solutions when required
- Assist with fit improvements, construction ideas, and functional detailing
- Provide structured design proposals for seasonal updates
- Contribute to wear tests, performance evaluations, and functional analysis
- Development Support
- Create clear tech packs, BOMs, and instructions
- Collaborate closely with patternmakers and