Product Developer H&M (Design Background)

Do you have a passion for transforming design ideas into real products that customers love If youre excited about fashion craftsmanship and making a real impact on what millions of customers wear this is your opportunity to help build the future of our woven collections.

As a Product Developer you are the creative and technical link between design vision and production reality. You transform ideas into high-quality sustainable products that meet customer expectations and align with H&Ms global assortment strategies. Your role ensures that every product reflects innovation trend relevance and operational excellence.

• Drive product development to secure the best product from a customer perspective.
• Translate product ideas into tangible product solutions (driving best quality price and lead time) from early ideation to prototype development in line with global assortment strategies and seasonal trends.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers and internal teams to co-execute market development plans and product strategies.
• Develop the supplier readiness and capabilities based on the business strategy.
• Collaborate with Development Manager to support suppliers onsite for their development and ensure alignment on customer insights capabilities and strategic growth directions.

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

What is Production

Its the place where design ideas are transformed into actual products. We are in over 20 sourcing markets and are the direct point of contact for local suppliers. We work to ensure our products are of good quality and produced at the best price and in a sustainable way.  

Qualifications :

WHO YOU ARE

As a Product Developer you combine creativity with structure and a strong sense of responsibility. You work collaboratively across teams and suppliers communicate proactively and leverage your fashion expertise and sustainability knowledge to deliver outstanding products. Your approach reflects H&Ms values and commitment to continuous improvement.

• Approach your work with ownership structure and attention to detail.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Communicate clearly proactively and with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Bring strong fashion sense in Products with deep knowledge of sustainable standards materials and finishes.
• Act as a reliable team member.
• Empower suppliers through technology and continuous support.
• Live H&Ms values: cost-conscious straightforward open-minded and committed to improvement.

Ideally you have:

• Product development background in fashion brands; Woven product experience preferably light woven with womenswear focus
• Experience working with international stakeholders and China-based suppliers
• Strong fashion interest with a good commercial and aesthetic sense
• Design-related education will be preferred
• Fluent in English. Overseas study or work experience is an advantage
• Flexibility for business travel to engage with suppliers

WHO WE ARE

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design affordable prices and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together we want to use our power our scale and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

WHY YOULL LOVE WORKING HERE 
At H&M Group we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.

Enjoy perks like staff discount cards flexible work arrangements wellness benefits parental support and more. Here you are encouraged to be yourself experiment and chart your own growth path. As you flourish so do we with opportunities to create tangible impacts and shape the future.   

JOIN US

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things our inclusive and collaborative culture our strong values and opportunities for growth. But most of all its our people who make us who we are.

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair equitable and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time