Senior Technical Designer – Accessories

ABOUT THE ROLE At North Actionsports Group, we design gear that performs when it matters most — on the water, in demanding conditions, and in the hands of riders who expect nothing less than excellence. From world-class kites and foils to premium accessories, our products are built to push limits. We’re looking for a Senior Technical Designer – Accessories to take a leading role in the engineering and technical execution of all Accessories hardgoods across Mystic and North. This is a hands-on, expert-level position for someone who lives and breathes product construction, materials, and manufacturing — and who wants to shape the next generation of harnesses, protection gear, travel equipment, and performance accessories. You’ll work at the intersection of engineering, innovation, and manufacturing, translating product vision into production-ready, premium designs. Along the way, you’ll help raise technical standards across the team and mentor junior designers to deliver consistent, best-in-class results. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Technical Execution & Engineering Leadership

Lead the creation of detailed technical drawings, construction files, reinforcement maps, molded part documentation, and engineering specifications.

Own and refine technical specs, BOMs, trim details, component libraries, and measurement charts.

Translate product briefs into robust, manufacturable engineering solutions with minimal supervision.

Review, validate, and elevate technical work produced by junior designers.

Prototype Development & Sample Management

Lead prototype and sample rounds for assigned Accessories hardgoods.

Prepare and issue complete, factory-ready engineering files.

Evaluate samples for construction accuracy, stitching quality, hardware placement, molding consistency, assembly precision, and finishing.

Drive clear, structured improvements across sample iterations.

Testing & Performance Validation

Plan and support load testing, durability testing, ergonomics and fit validation, impact testing, and field testing.

Analyse test results and convert insights into tangible engineering improvements.

Collaborate with the Technical Design Lead, product team, and athletes/testers to validate performance, comfort, and safety.

Material & Component Integration

Select and integrate advanced materials including EVA and foam systems, composites, molded plastics, webbings, hardware, reinforcements, laminates, and shell constructions.

Maintain and evolve component libraries (buckles, hooks, spreader bar components, harness parts, EVA pads, panels, and more).

Work closely with suppliers and Sourcing/QC to optimize performance, durability, manufacturability, and cost.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Product Managers to align technical solutions with briefs, timelines, costing, and launch goals.

Collaborate with Graphic Designers to correctly integrate artworks, labels, prints, and branding into technical files.

Communicate clearly with factories (via Sourcing/QC) to resolve construction questions and ensure production feasibility.

Provide technical input during internal reviews and cross-functional meetings.

Quality, Process & Mentorship

Conduct detailed reviews of development and pre-production samples.

Identify construction or material issues and propose corrective actions.

Support factory evaluations and audits together with Sourcing/QC.

Help refine technical workflows, documentation standards, and engineering processes.

Mentor junior technical designers, sharing best practices and raising overall engineering consistency.

WHO YOU ARE

5–7+ years experience in senior-level technical designer or hardgoods engineer with strong, hands-on industry experience.

Deep knowledge of materials, constructions, composites, foams, hardware, and manufacturing processes.

Comfortable leading complex developments from concept through production.

Detail-driven, structured, and uncompromising on quality.

A natural collaborator who enjoys working across disciplines.

Passionate about action sports, watersports, and performance-driven product design.

Experience mentoring or guiding others is a strong plus.

REPORTS TO Technical Design Lead – Accessories (Hardgoods) WHY JOIN NORTH ACTIONSPORTS GROUP

Work on premium, performance-driven products used by riders worldwide.

Be part of a global action sports company active in over 70 countries.

Collaborate with passionate designers, engineers, athletes, and product teams.

Competitive salary and pension scheme.

Attractive staff discount on North & Mystic products.

Company lunch, gym, and wellness activities.

Annual staff outings and monthly Thursday drinks.

Plenty of room for ownership, innovation, and personal growth.

READY TO BUILD THE FUTURE OF ACCESSORIES? If you’re excited about pushing technical boundaries and shaping the next generation of hardgoods for Mystic and North, we’d love to hear from you. If you are interested, please send your Cv to [email protected]