Fashion or Print Design Student Placement Summer 2020

Hey there design student & future changemaker!


Are you currently at university studying fashion or print design and passionate about fashion and creativity? Would you like to spend the summer in Stockholm? You’re in luck: We’re looking for tomorrow’s design talents to join our paid Student Placement Program!


So, what does it mean to join us at our HQ in Stockholm? During your student placement you will assist the Fashion or Print Designer in one of our departments: womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, footwear or accessories. Together with the rest of the team you will be involved in developing collections sold worldwide in all H&M markets.


The H&M Head Office is based in Stockholm, Sweden, where we design and develop our fashion collections. You’ll find a dynamic workplace where high pace and rapid changes are a natural part of our day (as well as Fika breaks, of course). Good communication skills, a flexible attitude and capacity to adapt to changes are essential.




Our Summer Design Student Placement period is 12th of June – 21st of August 2020




We’re looking for fashion or print design students who:


Are currently studying towards a BA or MA degree in fashion or textile/print design
Able to do a placement during your education period
Are creative and visionary with a passion for fashion
Understand the H&M target customer
For fashion students: have knowledge of pattern making, sewing and textile materials and can work well in Illustrator
For print students: have excellent colour and illustration skills as well as knowledge of printing techniques and can work in Photoshop (preferably also Illustrator)
Enjoy teamwork
Are fluent in English



What can H&M offer you?


A 3 month contract including the possibility of extension (maximum 6 months in total including the initial 3 months) if both parties agree
A salary of 20 500 SEK/month before taxes
Additional benefits: internal courses, fitness contribution and 25% staff discount at all the H&M- group stores and brands
Lunch benefits and daily free fruit, tea & coffee
Insurance during your normal working hours at H&M



Are you as excited as we are?


Great! We look forward to receiving your application in English, which should include CV and a digital portfolio. Your portfolio should show design process including mood boards/research, flat drawings, illustration and hand sketches.


Closing date for applications is 23 February 2020 


Please note that only complete applications from students still undertaking their education beyond 2020 will be considered. Please apply by sending your complete application to Sara.Gustavsson@hm.com


We look forward to your application!