STUDENT PLACEMENT - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT/BUYING FALL 2022

Company Description
Hey Product development/Buying 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 product developer/buyer 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 one of our previous interns/students in the student placement program has to say:
“I would say my most valuable experience from my internship was the confidence I gained from being treated as a valuable member of the team throughout, I felt I was able to express my opinions and I was given a lot of responsibility.”
- Olivia from the UK, now working as a Product Developer at H&M


What can H&M Group offer you during a student placement?
• A 3 month 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 Buying/Product Development Students who:
· Are a current student at fashion/textile/buying program.
· Can do a placement that will take place during the education period.
· Have knowledge of textile materials and trims.
· Have passion for fashion and a genuine interest in Buying.
· Have strong analytical skills and is business minded.
· Are driven and result oriented.
· Are team players with leadership skills.
· Have experience in sales, store or e-commerce within the fashion/retail industry.
· 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.
This is what will happen during the assessment for the internship/student placement program:
16th January - the last day to hand in your application.
From 10th January - as a first step you will receive assessment tests to your email. Please complete these latest 19th January.
The Talent Acquisition Team will evaluate all applications after the tests are completed.
27th & 28th January - Assessment Days with MS 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 interns/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!