Junior Product Developer to H&M Brand – open application!

Company Description


This is an open application for current and upcoming Junior Product Developer openings at the different H&M Assortments – Women, Kids, Men & Divided – if you have a passion for fashion and love to do business and create growth, we want to meet you!
OUR COMPANY
The H&M Head Office is based in Stockholm, Sweden, where we design and develop our fashion collections for a wide variety of customers. H&M is a dynamic international workplace where high pace and rapid changes are a natural part of our day. Good communication skills, a flexible attitude and capacity to adapt to changes are essential. We have a sustainable mindset and always seek new ways to improve our sustainable working methods to achieve our goals. Together we offer fashion, design and services, that enable people to be inspired and to express their own personal style, making it easier to live in a more circular way.




Job Description


This is a general ad for all current and upcoming Junior Product Developer position within the different H&M assortments of Women, Kids, Menswear and Divided. Regardless of which assortment you work in, you will be part of a tight team including Product Developers, Designers, Pattern Makers, Planners, Controller and Section Head. Together as a team, you are responsible for the entire work process of developing new and exciting products that enable our customers to look and feel great. Your work will focus on developing the most current and commercial products at the best possible price in a sustainable way.
As a Junior Product Developer, you will support the Product Developer in your team throughout the product development process in accordance with the department strategy, visual goals and timeline. Your daily tasks will include everything from assortment planning, sample handling with continuous fittings and daily contact with the production offices to decide on materials, fabrics and trims. You will constantly overview, evaluate, follow up and make suggestions for improvement, all in close collaboration with your team.
Regardless, working as a Junior Product Developer is a great opportunity to learn from and be influenced by experienced colleagues with different backgrounds to develop your own skills and competences!




Qualifications


We are always looking for new talent to join our team and especially people that have a big passion for fashion and love to keep up to date with the latest trends. As a Junior Product Developer, we think that you love to do business and create growth by offering the customer great products. A sustainability mindset is something that drives you and we also see that you have great communication skills. We believe you are a team player who thrive in a fast-paced environment and when given a lot of responsibility. Finally, you always have the customer in mind in every step of your work.


Required qualifications
Experience from/currently working as Junior Product Developer or Junior Buyer
Degree within textile and/or buying
Have a good sense of fashion, trends, and passion for products
Good knowledge and experience materials and trims
Always see possibilities, improvements, and simple solutions
Result-oriented and a business growth mindset
Strong salesmanship
Commercial thinking
Team player





Additional Information


This is full-time temporary positions (length will vary from 6 month and longer) with placement in Stockholm. If you feel your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, please send your application including CV. Interviews will be held continuously.
At H&M Group we strive to have a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Why kindly ask you to not attach cover letter in your application as they often contain information that can easily trigger unintentional biases.
H&M is committed to creating a Diverse & Inclusive environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability or age.
We look forward to hearing from you!