Job Description

At H&M, we are dedicated to creating fashion that fits and flatters everybody. We leverage customer insights, fashion trends, and competitor analysis to develop the best customer offers. We are committed to inclusiveness and diversity in our designs.

Responsibilities:

Customer Focus: Utilize customer, fashion, competitor, and selling insights to develop the best customer offer and contribute with fit, size, and body-focused expertise.Goals & Strategies: Align with BU and function goals to manage the fit and size strategy, identify and act on fit and size opportunities, and set a strategy with inclusiveness and diversity in mind.Product & Assortment: Create and use pre-worked materials efficiently, communicate fitting guidelines and technical instructions to production, and ensure diversity in fit and consistency in size.Leadership & Process: Lead fitting sessions, optimize construction efficiency, collaborate with production and suppliers, and support and mentor junior pattern makers.General Information: Provide input on suitable size offers during product development and take ownership of learning and developing improved ways of working.

Qualifications:

Proven experience in pattern making and fit strategy.Strong understanding of customer insights and fashion trends.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Ability to lead and mentor a team.Commitment to inclusiveness and diversity in design.

Qualifications3-year formal education in pattern making or equivalent and 3-year work experience withing pattern making Customer centric mindset with clear understanding of the target customer(s) •Well-developed skills to combine free design with rules to achieve the desired productWell-developed pattern maker skills. - Knowledge of developing and securing fit in a variety of product types in all sizes / Knowledge of sewing techniques, finishes and technical solutions / Knowledge of material and trim characteristics and how they affect fit and silhouette / Strong technical skills to complete the technical package for production&suppliers / In-depth knowledge of the ready to wear process and how it affects to our way of working In depth knowledge of body and grading Understanding of the production process and how garments are made Need to proficiently handle relevant tools and systems Demonstrated communication and collaboration skill

Additional Information

This is a Part-time position, reporting to Leader of Asia Hub Office.
Specific work location will be Tokyo, Japan.

Due to data policies, we only accept applications through career page.

Benefits​
We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.​

In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries.​
 

Inclusion & Diversity​
H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.

We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases. ​
 

Company Description​
H&M is a fashion brand that offers the latest styles and inspiration, from fashion pieces and unique designer collaborations to affordable wardrobe essentials. Our business idea is fashion & quality at the best price in a sustainable way.  Learn more about H&M at www.hmgroup.com​