STUDENT PLACEMENT - FASHION DESIGN OR PRINT DESIGN FALL 2022

Company Description


Hey fashion design and print design students! Are you up for your next challenging fashion adventure? Join our paid Student Placement Program starting 2nd week of September 2022!
 H&M group info 
The H&M group is one of the biggest fashion companies in the world. When you begin a career with us, there’s no limit to where it can take you. Here, your customer focus and love for fashion, design and business is supported and encouraged, and your individual contribution can truly make a difference. We are a fair and equal employer with many unique brands all over the world, offering endless opportunities for you to explore your own path. Join our international team with fantastic people who have already discovered that this is the place to be.
A Student Placement at H&M
So, what does it mean to join us as a student at our HQ in Stockholm?
During your student placement you will get the opportunity to assist a fashion or print designer in one of our product teams within the H&M Group. Together with the rest of the team, you will be involved in developing collections sold worldwide in all our markets. This is a great opportunity to learn from and be influenced by experienced colleagues from diverse backgrounds to develop your own skills and competences!
Still want more reasons to apply? This is what two of our previous interns from the program have to say:
“As an intern, coming from a highly creative and open design school, applying my creative skills in a commercial context was the most valuable experience during my internship, and it’s still developing through my daily job.”
- Nazanin from Iran, now working as a Junior Fashion Designer at H&M
“For me, the most valuable parts of my internship were the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience, and the mentorship provided by my amazing colleagues! It can be quite a change to go from working independently on school projects to creating a collection for a company within a team - this internship made the transition easy.”
- Jessica from USA, now working as a Junior Print Designer at H&M
What can H&M Group offer you during a student placement?
A 3 months contract including the possibility of 3 months extension (max 6 months total including the initial 3 months) if both parties agree
A paid student placement
Additional benefits: internal courses, fitness contribution and 25% staff discount at all the H&M-group stores and brands
Good lunch benefits and daily free fruit, tea & coffee
Insurance during your normal working hours at H&M

We’re looking for Fashion and Print Design Students who:
Are currently studying for a BA (second year) or MA (first year) degree in Fashion or Textile/Print Design
Can do a placement that will take place during the education period
Have a creative and visionary mindset with a true passion for fashion
Understand our target customers at H&M Group
For Fashion graduates: Have knowledge of pattern making, sewing and textile materials and are highly skilled in Illustrator.
For Print Graduates: Have excellent color and illustration skills as well as knowledge of printing techniques and can work in Photoshop (preferably also in Illustrator).
Experience from 3D software, e.g. CLO 3D, Browzwear or similar is highly meriting
Are team players
Are fluent in English

How to apply
Are you as excited as we are?
Great! We look forward to receiving your application in English consisting of your CV and portfolio. Make sure your creative design portfolio shows the full design process including mood boards/research, flat drawings, illustration & hand sketches. Don’t forget to write your password if it’s password protected.
This is what will happen during the assessment for the student placement program:
9th of January - the last day to hand in your application
10th of January - as a first step you will receive assessment tests to your email. Please complete these latest 16th of January.
The Talent Acquisition Team will evaluate all applications after the tests are completed.
3rd & 4th of February - Assessment Days with Microsoft Teams interviews.
When all steps of the assessment are completed, we will make the final selection of candidates.
We look forward to welcoming our new students the 2nd week of September 2022 to start the program!
We know that diversity is what makes us strong. Our teams should consist of a great mix of people that share and combine their knowledge, experiences and ideas. It leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, what we perceive possible and how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. 
We look forward to your application!