H&M Group

Shanghai

Junior Retail Designer

FULL TIME ON-SITE JUNIOR
Posted 16 days ago

Quick Summary

Role Overview

As a Junior Retail Designer, you will support the design and planning of H&M retail spaces by contributing to architectural drawings and project documentation. Working closely with senior designers, you will help bring the brand identity to life while developing your technical skills in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the development of architectural drawings for store design and interior concepts
  • Assist in creating and reviewing interior design packages and construction documents
  • Help develop improvements to retail concepts and design guidelines with stakeholders
  • Prepare professional visual materials including plans, sections, and 3D models
  • Maintain structured documentation to ensure smooth project handovers to partners
  • Communicate with contractors and consultants to ensure effective project coordination

Requirements Snapshot

  • Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field
  • Proficiency in Revit and other CAD software for 2D and 3D design
  • One to three years of experience in retail architecture or interior design
  • Basic understanding of retail project stages and commercial space planning
  • Advanced proficiency in English with strong communication skills

Expected Impact

The Junior Retail Designer will play a vital role in translating brand DNA into physical retail environments through precise technical documentation and collaborative design support. By ensuring high-quality project delivery and assisting in concept improvements, the candidate helps maintain global commercial standards and aesthetic identity.

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

Job Description

Job Description

As a Junior Retail Designer, you support the design and planning of retail spaces for H&M by contributing to architectural drawings, design packages, and project documentation. You work closely with Senior and Retail Designers to learn best practices, develop your technical skills, and help bring our brand identity and retail concepts to life in store projects. Your role focuses on growing your capabilities while actively supporting the team in delivering high‑quality design solutions.​

Working at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilities*

  • Support the development of architectural drawings that bring H&M’s design and interior concepts including brand DNA, identity, and commercial objectives into our stores.​
  • Assist in creating and reviewing architectural and interior design packages, as well as construction documents, under guidance from more senior designers.​
  • Help develop improvements to retail concepts, design guidelines, and work processes together with relevant stakeholders.​
  • Prepare clear and professional visual materials such as plans, sections, 3D models, and visualizations.​
  • Maintain structured and organized documentation to ensure smooth handovers to internal and external partners.​
  • Support project follow‑up activities, gathering learnings and identifying insights together with the project team.​
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors, consultants, and other H&M Group teams to ensure smooth project coordination.​
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to help identify the best solution for each space and integrate feedback into design updates.​
  • Learn from and work alongside Senior and Retail Designers, seeking guidance and continuously developing your design, technical, and project skills.​

Qualifications

  • Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.​
  • Proficient in Revit
  • AutoCAD Architecture, and other CAD software for 2D/3D design are a plus
  • Min. 1-3 years of experience in retail architecture or interior design, with a focus on commercial space planning. ​
  • International experience is a plus. ​
  • Basic understanding of retail project stages and eagerness to learn more.​
  • Ability to support multiple projects with guidance.​
  • Proactive mindset with strong teamwork and communication skills.​
  • Growing skills in time management and problem‑solving.​
  • Foundational ability to visualize concepts and use 2D/3D tools, with willingness to develop further.
  • Advanced proficiency English.

Additional Information

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 YOU’LL 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. ​

  • 25% Staff discount on all our H&M Group brands, both in stores and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories and ARKET).​

We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability 

  • We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years 
  • You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues 
  • We are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work 
  • You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits 
  • We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community             

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, it’s 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. 

 

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