Product Developer H&M Kids – function & active outerwear!

Company Description
The Outerwear team at H&M Kids is setting out on a journey to take Function and Active wear to the next level – exploring new qualities, designs and innovations for Kids outdoor life. Do you want to be a driving force in setting vision and strategy to make a new Function Assortment happen? If so, come join us!
Working at H&M Kids Outerwear
We are looking for You who have a passion for the Kids Customer, Active wear and are excited about taking part in building a new Global Kids Function outerwear assortment for the future generation!
With a Sustainable & durable approach we create our assortment for every Kid, every season, everywhere!
We strive to keep you dry and comfortable on all your adventures!
We welcome all mindsets and cultures with the belief that different perspectives will make us successful.
Within our team we believe in progress by having a growth mindset and together we challenge our boundaries.
Job Description
The Outerwear team at H&M Kids is just getting started on taking function and active wear to the next level. You will be a key player in setting vision for the future Function assortment and creating new product categories with a high level of function in focus.
This Product Developer role in the Kids’ Outerwear team is perfect for you who currently work in a similar role, have a passion for Outerwear and the Kids customer and want to take on a new and exciting role! You have a genuine interest of latest Material developments, research and curiosity of new design innovations.
You will be responsible for the component and product development for our Function assortment in Outerwear (waterproof & water repellent), together with a team of Product Manager, Product Designer, Pattern Maker and Print Design. You will work closely with our team in Production with both short and long-term visions for our Function assortment, material/product development and taking the next step in our goal on sustainable Function and Active wear.
The Outerwear team create products for every season for the Kids customer. Products made for an active lifestyle, enable kids to keep warm, dry and stylish on their next adventure. Developing new and exciting products that enables them to look and feel great every day!
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, we believe that you have previous experience working with outerwear, activewear and/or functional/high-performance materials. You have a passion for the Kids customer and all the opportunities for creativity and innovation these products and this category allows for. We also think that you love to do business and create growth by offering the customer great and commercial products. You thrive in a fast-paced environment with a lot of responsibility and a sustainability mindset is something that drives you.
Degree within textile, buying, retail business
Minimum 3 years work experience as a Product Developer, developing commercial and profitable retail products
Experience and knowledge of high-performance/functional materials/fabrics/active wear
Experience or passion for Sustainable design, material & new innovations in this field
A true passion for the Kids customer & Active wear
Curiousness & Solution oriented problem solver is part of who you are
Flexible mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture, short and long term goals
A true team player and great communicator
Result-oriented and growth mindset

Additional Information
This is full-time permanent position with placement in Stockholm. If you feel your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, please send your application including CV latest 20th March. Interviews will be held continuously. (For internal candidates, please initiate a dialogue with you manager before applying.)
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!