Junior Technical Designer – Hardgoods

About the Role 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 Technical Designer – Hardgoods, you’ll support the Technical Design Lead – Hardgoods in bringing Mystic and North’s hardgoods 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’ll Be Working On You’ll support the technical development of hardgoods across Mystic and North, including:

Harnesses & spreader bars

Helmets & protection gear

Shells & soft goods constructions

Boardbags, luggage & travel gear

Bar systems, hardware & components

These products support our Accessories, Kite, Wing/Foil, Windsurf, and Board categories. What You’ll Do  Technical Execution & Documentation

Create and update technical drawings, construction files, panel layouts, reinforcement maps, and component placements

Maintain technical specs, BOMs, trims, materials lists, and measurement charts

Prepare and refine engineering documentation under guidance of the Technical Design Lead

Prototype Coordination & 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 & QC

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 & Component Integration

Apply specified materials, reinforcements, foams, plastics, composites, and hardware into construction files

Maintain and update component libraries (buckles, webbing, EVA panels, shells, molded parts, etc.)

Track material and trim updates with Sourcing, QC, and Product Management

 Collaboration & 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/QC) to clarify construction questions or changes

Quality & 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 & File Management

Maintain clean, organised 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 – Hardgoods (your main mentor)

Category Directors

Product Managers (Mystic & North)

Graphic Designers

Sourcing & QC

Supply Chain

External

Factories & suppliers

Material vendors

Athletes and testers (via PMs or Technical Lead)

What We’re Looking For

A relevant academic background (technical design, product engineering, industrial design, or similar)

2-3 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 organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing technical files

Curious, proactive, and eager to learn from experienced technical designers

Passion for action sports and performance-driven products is a strong advantage

Why Join Mystic & 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 hardgoods categories

Join two iconic brands driven by innovation, quality, and performance

If you are interested, please send your Cv to [email protected]