We are creating ships for the future. Come join us!

Vard Design is Vard Group’s inhouse design company, leading in development of advanced and specialized vessel designs. Our solutions come together in close partnership with clients, suppliers and our own shipyards, combining into a powerful package. In a dynamic working environment, supported by the extensive experience base in Vard Group, we develop globally acknowledged ship designs. Vard Design is targeting segments like offshore wind, oil & gas, fisheries, cruise and aqua culture. These are thriving markets with a high degree of innovation, where the Vard Design ability to think differently makes us highly competitive.

Vard Design has a need to strengthen its capacity and expertise. We are now looking for experienced talents to help design and deliver our new offerings. Bringing innovative ideas for the green transition and working on exciting concept and newbuilding projects.

At VARD we care about nurturing talents and embracing diverse strengths, giving everyone the opportunity to develop and grow. 
Join us and be part of a community that celebrates your skills, and where together we are shaping the future of shipbuilding. 

So – what are waiting for? 

Candidates will be evaluated continuously. If you find this position interesting, do not hesitate to apply!

Duties and responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of new concept designs
• Stability calculations and documentation on concept and newbuilding projects
• Inclining tests
• Project follow-up towards our own shipyard, customers and class societies
  
• Aftermarket and Research & Innovation activities
• Discipline coordination on newbuilding projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master level
• Experience in relevant field
• Experience with NAPA

VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above. 

Personal qualities

• Strong ability to work independently but also being a team player
• Ability to solve complex issues and perform tasks in a structured and precise manner
• Demonstrates ownership in decision making
• Positive personality, good communicator and commercial mindset
• Trust and integrity
• Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship.

Our commitment to you

• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment 
• Competitive benefit packages
• Flexible work from home policy
• Free mobile phone usage and subsidized internet at home
• Central office location and free parking
• Occupational health service
• We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance to gain new skills and further develop your career

 
VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The Social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few. 

With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us! 

Kontaktinformasjon

Jørn Andre Drabløs, Manager, Hydro & Stability , 951 10 290

Arbeidssted

Skansekaia 2
6002 ÅLESUND

Nøkkelinformasjon:

Arbeidsgiver: Vard Design AS

Referansenr.: 5050695987
Stillingsprosent: 100%
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Søknadsfrist: 11.01.2026