MATERIAL COORDINATOR/PRODUCT DESIGNER to MONKI – 1yr temporary role

Company Description


Fashion is our expression, and we have a passion for it. But it doesn’t stop there. We want to make a difference. We want to empower women to empower the world.
As a purpose-driven brand we at Monki not only want to be recognised for our on-trend collections and sisterhood values, but also for our brave sustainability efforts, conscious initiatives and passionate community. We’re in this for the long-haul and we’d love for you to join us on this journey.




Job Description


Whatever part you play, you won’t stop saluting sisterhood. You will be part of driving global change through empowering women to empower the world. As part of Team Monki each individual has the ability to make a difference to our business, every day, and to put Monki on the map. Our brand DNA of Empowering, Brave, Friendly and Fun is ingrained in everything we do, and we pride ourselves in reflecting these values across all parts of the business and beyond. Your main responsibilities include:
Visionary work for the department towards set targets and strategies
You ensure the department’s customer focus and design some of our products and occasional capsule collections
Securing right current fashion, balance in the assortment and coordination of the department. It includes most garment groups
Constantly follow and act on new trends and seek new opportunities
You ensure that the visionary material indication is translated into material directions and collaborate closely with our Global R&D Manager. You secure right seasonal developments within our price segment, sustainably sourced, all aligned with our buying strategy & our sustainably material roadmap
You set the timeline, method and process for Component First together with Global R&D Manager and lead the internal process at our Buying Office towards the product. It includes much communication with production
The majority of the role is within the material coordinator part





Qualifications


You want to empower everyone around you to be who they want to be. As a person you dare to be progressive and take brave decisions by being creative, passionate and results driven. You are inclusive, openminded and have a big heart. Embracing those around you and celebrating individual differences – together you inspire change. Happy to lend a helping hand when needed, you don’t leave anyone behind. You are optimistic and like to bring a smile to people’s faces. You think big, embrace change and enjoy teamwork. To be successful in this role we also see that you:
Have at least three years certified fashion design education and experience working as a designer
Strong design vision and trend sensitivity for our customer (used to work with visionary fashion industry trends, themes and goals)
High level work capacity in Adobe Suite (primarily illustrator and Photoshop)
Combine a love of fashion retail and trends with a professional attitude and strong salesmanship
Have a sincere motivation working with a sustainable approach and mindset
Like to inspire others and have the skills of communicating your vision and product ideas
You have extensive fabric/material knowledge and eye for detail
Are comfortable working with clear deadlines and understand what it takes to meet them





Additional Information


This is a full-time, temporary position, starting in May or asap 2022. The role is physically placed at our Head Office in Gothenburg, Sweden. Our company language is English. For more information about who we are please go to wearemonki.com or our linkedin site.
Please apply with your CV (English) and design portfolio as soon as possible, at the latest 22nd April 2022.
At H&M Group we strive to have a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Therefore, we kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that can easily trigger unintentional biases.
We look forward to receiving your application!