Jr Product Technical Designer

The Role in a Nutshell

Are you passionate about how products are built, not just how they look? Do you get excited by construction details, materials, and seeing a prototype evolve into a finished product?

As Junior Product Technical Designer – Accessories, you’ll support the Technical Design Lead in bringing Mystic and North’s Accessories to life. From harnesses and helmets to travel gear, hardware, and protection equipment, you’ll play a hands-on role in transforming technical concepts into precise, production-ready engineering files.

This is an operational, detail-driven role at the heart of product creation, perfect for someone who loves working with drawings, specs, samples, and real-world testing, and wants to grow into a strong technical designer within the action sports industry.

What You Will Be Working On

You’ll support the technical development of Accessories across Mystic and North, including:

• Harnesses and spreader bars
• Helmets and protection gear
• Shells and soft goods constructions
• Boardbags, luggage, and travel gear
• Bar systems, hardware, and components

These products support our Accessories, Kite, Wing/Foil, Windsurf, and Board categories.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Execution and Documentation

• Create and update technical drawings, construction files, panel layouts, reinforcement maps, and component placements
• Maintain technical specifications, BOMs, trims, materials lists, and measurement charts
• Prepare and refine engineering documentation under the guidance of the Technical Design Lead

Prototype Coordination and Sample Management

• Track development samples (A/B/C/Proto) and maintain accurate sample logs
• Prepare prototype documentation and ensure factories receive correct, up-to-date files
• Coordinate sample flow with Sourcing and Quality teams
• Perform hands-on inspections of samples, checking stitching, construction accuracy, hardware placement, and finishing

Testing Support

• Assist with fitting sessions, durability checks, stress and load tests, and hardware evaluations
• Support on-water, field, or lab testing when relevant
• Document performance feedback with notes, photos, and videos
• Help capture and translate test learnings into technical improvements

Materials and Component Integration

• Apply specified materials, reinforcements, foams, plastics, composites, and hardware into construction files
• Maintain and update component libraries including buckles, webbing, EVA panels, shells, and molded parts
• Track material and trim updates with Sourcing, Quality, and Product Management

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with Product Managers to align technical files with briefs, timelines, and costing
• Collaborate with Graphic Designers to accurately integrate labels, artworks, prints, and embellishments
• Support communication with factories via Sourcing and Quality teams to clarify construction questions or changes

Quality and Issue Resolution

• Support quality checks during development and pre-production
• Help identify construction issues, defects, and spec deviations
• Participate in root-cause analysis and implement feedback from the Technical Design Lead

Process and File Management

• Maintain clean, organized digital file structures for CAD, BOMs, tech packs, and revisions
• Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and version-controlled
• Support preparation of final technical packages for factory handover

Who You’ll Work With

Internal

• Technical Design Lead – Accessories (your main mentor)
• Category Directors
• Product Managers (Mystic and North)
• Graphic Designers
• Sourcing and Quality teams
• Supply Chain

External

• Factories and suppliers
• Material vendors
• Athletes and testers via Product Managers or Technical Lead

Who You Are

• Relevant academic background in technical design, product engineering, industrial design, or similar
• Two to three years of relevant experience and a strong interest in product construction, materials, and engineering processes
• Industry knowledge is essential, hands-on experience is a big plus
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing technical files
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn from experienced technical designers
• Passionate about action sports and performance-driven products

Why Join Mystic and North

• Work on industry-leading performance products used by athletes worldwide
• Learn directly from experienced Technical Design Leads
• Be involved in the full product development journey from sketch to testing to production
• Grow your technical skills across a wide range of Accessories categories
• Join two iconic brands driven by innovation, quality, and performance

Location

This is a Dutch-based role, or the candidate must be willing to permanently relocate to the Netherlands. This is not a remote role.

Ready to Build the Future of Accessories?

Share your CV with the link to your portfolio and motivation letter with [email protected] by 10th February 2026.