Material Developer Assistant
Established in 1986 in the Swedish mountains, our love for skiing in untouched terrain and embarking on adventures in the wild run deep. Our purpose is simple: to bring this freeride spirit to the world. With our products, we aim to make adventures possible 365 days a year.
We are driven by passion, togetherhood, responsibility and winning spirit. We know that an inspiring spread of unique abilities and personalities contribute to our dynamic culture and our success. Now, we are looking for a new talent to join our team.
We are looking for a Material Developer Assistant to join our R&D and Materials team at Peak Performance.
In this role, you will support the development and execution of materials across our product categories, playing a key part in ensuring that our material data, reporting, and development processes run smoothly. You will work closely with Material Developers, Design, Product Development, and suppliers, contributing to both daily execution and continuous improvements in how we manage materials and sustainability data.
This role is based at our HQ in Stockholm and you will report directly to the Head of R&D and Material.
This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about materials, product development, and sustainability, and who enjoys working in a structured and collaborative way.
Key Responsibilities:
Collect, maintain, and ensure accuracy of material data and reporting, including sustainability tracking
Maintain and update material libraries and PLM systems, ensuring consistency and quality of data
Contribute to supplier communication, sourcing activities, and in‑season material research
Coordinate sample planning (proto and pre‑proto) together with the Materials team and external partners
Coordinate lab dip (LD) handovers and communication with Design
Contribute to smooth daily workflows across Materials, Product Development, and cross‑functional teams
Support and further develop material sustainability reporting, improving structure, clarity, and consistency
Who we think you are:
You are structured, detail‑oriented, and enjoy creating clarity in a fast‑moving environment. You are curious about materials and motivated to learn how they translate into high‑performance products.
We believe you:
Have a strong sense of organization and follow‑through
Enjoy working with data, systems, and structured processes
Are a team player with strong communication skills
Can manage multiple tasks and deadlines with a proactive mindset
Are curious, hands‑on, and eager to learn and grow
Take pride in accuracy and quality in your work
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Material Science, or equivalent
Internship or initial experience within material development, sourcing, or product development
Basic understanding of materials and their role in product creation
Experience working with PLM systems and Microsoft Office
Interest in or familiarity with sustainability and material reporting is a strong plus
Fluent in English, spoken and written
What we offer:
We offer you an inspiring work environment where our values of Passion, Togetherhood, Responsibility and Winning Spirit are at the core of everything we do, promoting creativity, teamwork, accountability, and progress. You get the opportunity to work with a great team that shares your passion for sports and outdoor life. We are on a growth journey, finding our line and building our future success. That provides interesting challenges and possibilities in all roles for the person who is curious and likes to get things done. We’re small enough for you to play a key role regardless of your position, but big enough to have a global presence. At Peak Performance, you get the best of both worlds.
To live our brand, we also offer:
Workout classes and yoga classes in our Training Box at HQ
Sports Hour – 1 hour training on Fridays (activity of your own choice)
Mountain house & Apartment in Åre. Available for rent and team activities.
Health care allowance – 3000 SEK per year
Pension advisory via Linder & Partners
Skandia Health Insurance
If our values inspire you and you share our passion for outdoor sports and products that combines style and performance, we want you to join our winning team. Apply now and unlock your freeride spirit!
- Locations
- Peak Performance HQ
Job openings
Peak Performance HQ
About Peak Performance
Back in 1986, two very passionate skiers, one of them a world-class mogul skier with several World Cup wins, were sitting next to each other in a chairlift heading up a mountain. About to test and write about a new skiwear line, they started to talk about why no one was making skiwear that they wanted to wear. Garments that combined excellent functionality with simple, attractive design. Also, they wondered if there was any way that they could stay longer and more often in the ski resort they both loved - the little mountain village Åre, in northern Sweden.
It turned out that the answer to both questions was Peak Performance. Initially, their ambitions didn’t extend much beyond making some clothes for themselves and their friends, in sufficient quantities to make a living from it. The business was shaped by what was important to them. Finding the right design and technical solution was paramount.
And the strategy worked. In the late 1980’s, people were tired of extravagance and superficiality. Everybody was looking for the real thing that comes with genuine quality. Ski jackets with leather details and flannel shirts were suddenly the answer, rather than neon and looking like a fully decorated Christmas tree. Orders generated by the first mail order catalog overwhelmed the little post office in town. So much so that they had to take on more staff just to keep up.
During the early years, most things took longer to do than they should have. After all, Peak Performance was a company founded by skiers – people who more than anything else wanted to ski some winter. Anyone who managed to find our little office in Åre was often confronted with a sign on the front door that read: Gone skiing.