H&M Group

Stockholm

Assortment Designer - Men's Destination team

FULL TIME ON-SITE MID
Posted 23 days ago

Quick Summary

Role Overview

The Assortment Designer leads the Men's Destination team across multiple categories including denim, basics, and accessories. This role involves shaping the creative vision and translating customer behavior into high-impact product offerings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and drive the creative direction for the Men's Destination team.
  • Lead and develop a team of 15 designers and graphics professionals.
  • Build forward-focused concepts that push product innovation and brand identity.
  • Partner cross-functionally to deliver a commercially strong product assortment.
  • Use customer insights and market data to guide seasonal narratives.
  • Present vision and strategy with conviction to align and motivate teams.

Requirements Snapshot

  • Degree in fashion design and at least 10 years of industry experience.
  • Proven track record of leading teams and driving performance.
  • Strong understanding of global menswear trends and assortment building.
  • Ability to translate data and customer insights into product strategy.
  • Direct and confident communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Expected Impact

The successful candidate will drive the product journey from concept to collection, ensuring a relevant and profitable assortment. By combining creative instinct with data-driven strategy, they will sharpen the brand's edge and maintain competitiveness across global markets.

This summary was generated from the original job posting (AI-assisted, human-reviewed). For full details, see the description below.

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a visionary Design Leader with a sharp point of view and a proven ability to create product that stands out in a crowded market? We’re looking for an experienced creative to lead our Men's Destination team across Denim, Basics, Accessories, Footwear, Bags, Underwear, Socks, Nightwear, and Loungewear. 

If you thrive where culture, creativity, and commercial impact collide—and know how to turn insight into product people want—this is your arena. 

As Assortment Designer, you’ll shape the vision leading a team of designers and junior designers. We are looking for a Designer with the passion to develop people and create strong high functional teams. You will also be responsible for translating trends, customer behaviour, and brand identity into a focused, high-impact product offer that feels both directional and commercially powerful. 

You’ll own the product journey from concept to collection, partnering closely with design, buying, merchandising, and production teams to bring the vision to life. This role calls for equal parts instinct and strategy: bold creative leadership grounded in smart, data-driven decisions that connect across global markets.  

This role is based at our HQ in Stockholm, Sweden and will be a temporary contract to start.  

What You’ll Do 

  • Define and drive the creative direction for our Mens Destination team working with Garments & Accessories.  
  • Lead and develop a team of 15 across design and print/graphics, setting a high bar for output and collaboration. 
  • Build forward-focused concepts that push the product and sharpen the brand’s edge. 
  • Partner cross-functionally to deliver a tight, relevant, and commercially strong assortment. 
  • Use customer insight, market intelligence, and performance data to guide product strategy and seasonal narratives. 
  • Ensure consistency, relevance, and competitiveness across all markets. 
  • Present vision and strategy with conviction—clear, concise, and impactful. 

Who You Are 

  • A senior menswear designer/leader with a degree in fashion design (BA/MA) or equivalent, and 10+ years of industry experience. 
  • Proven experience leading teams and driving performance. 
  • Strong creative instinct paired with a sharp understanding of global menswear. 
  • Skilled in assortment building, concept development, and collection architecture within fast-paced environments. 
  • Commercially aware—you know what sells and why. 
  • Direct, confident communicator with the ability to align and motivate teams. 
  • Decisive, proactive, and accountable—you take ownership and move with intent. 
  • You bring structure to creativity and clarity to execution—driving product from idea to final delivery with a constant focus on relevance, precision, and profitability. 

Who We Are 

H&M Group is a collective of strong fashion brands and ventures, built on the belief that great design, accessible pricing, and sustainable solutions can—and should—coexist. 

We exist to democratize fashion, putting the customer at the center of everything we do. Our teams are driven, collaborative, and committed to pushing the industry forward—towards a more inclusive and responsible future. 

What sets us apart is our culture, our pace, and our people. 

Apply with your latest portfolio and CV to be considered. 

Step into a role with real influence. Build product that matters. 

Please note: if you are an internal application please notify your current line manager that you are applying. 

 

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