H&M Group

Shanghai

Retail Designer

FULL TIME ON-SITE MID
Posted 16 days ago

Quick Summary

Role Overview

As a Retail Designer at H&M, you will design and plan retail spaces globally to bring the brand's identity to life. You will collaborate with multiple stakeholders to create high-quality architectural packages and commercial plans based on customer behavior.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create architectural and interior design packages for global retail projects
  • Develop construction documents and 3D visualizations for store layouts
  • Provide innovative solutions to resolve technical and design challenges
  • Co-develop retail concepts and improvements with relevant stakeholders
  • Manage project timelines and ensure clear handovers to contractors
  • Analyze project successes and identify areas for future improvement

Requirements Snapshot

  • Degree in Architecture or Interior Design or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in retail architecture
  • Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD for 2D and 3D design
  • Strong understanding of real estate project stages and construction documents
  • Advanced proficiency in English and excellent communication skills

Expected Impact

You will play a crucial role in shaping the physical presence of H&M brands worldwide by translating strategic goals into functional retail environments. Your work ensures that store designs align with brand DNA while optimizing commercial objectives and customer experiences across diverse 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

As a Retail Designer, you work on realizing store projects all over the world through close collaboration with multiple stakeholders. Your work is reflected in high‑quality architectural packages and commercial plans based on customer needs and behaviours. You design and plan our retail spaces, lead projects, and create and develop architectural drawings. You are responsible for bringing our stores to life and ensuring the look and feel align with our brand direction. ​

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

  • Bring H&M’s design and interior concepts to life including brand DNA, identity, commercial objectives, and strategic goals through architectural drawings.​
  • Create and/or review architectural and interior design packages, as well as construction documents, for a variety of project types.​
  • Provide guidance and innovative solutions to resolve technical and design challenges when needed.​
  • Co-develop retail concepts and improvements related to best practices and work processes with relevant stakeholders.​
  • Present your work in a clear and professional way, including plans, sections, 3D models, and visualizations.​
  • Set up and deliver work according to realistic timelines.​
  • Structure and organize information and documents to ensure a clear and secure handover to internal and external stakeholders.​
  • Follow up on your projects and take ownership of analysing both successes and areas for improvement.​
  • Ensure strong communication with multiple project teams, brands, contractors, consultants, and local H&M Group teams.​
  • Work with stakeholders to ensure the best solution for every space and incorporate relevant feedback.

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.​
  • Min. 3-5 years of experience in retail architecture or interior design, with a focus on commercial space planning. ​
  • Solid understanding of real estate project stages, from exploration and negotiation to design, approval, construction, and follow-up. ​
  • Skilled in managing multiple projects in complex environments with various stakeholders. ​
  • Goal-oriented problem solver with a results-driven mindset in fast-paced settings. ​
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and teamwork skills, with strong time management. ​
  • Ability to visualize concepts in 3D renderings and make fact-based layout decisions aligned with guidelines and site-specific needs. 
  • Advanced proficiency in English.
  • International experience is a plus. ​

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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