Pattern Maker to H&M Kids

Are you passionate about kid's fashion and driven by creating garments that combine comfort with the latest trends? Do you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where the customer is always at the heart of every decision? Then this could be your next exciting opportunity 

We are looking for a driven and creative Pattern Maker to join our team working with the Kids customers aged 9-14 years, focusing on Swimwear, Nightwear, Underwear and Socks. This role is key in shaping the fit, silhouette, and technical quality of our products, always with the customer in focus. 

This is a 9 month full time temporary role based at our Head Office in Stockholm. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

• Create and develop patterns that deliver the desired silhouette, balancing fashion, function, and sustainability. 
• Grade across full size range 
• Ensure the child's comfort, safety, and movement are considered in every garment 
• Collaborate closely with designers, product developers, and other team members to bring collections to life. 
• Foster strong relationships with production offices and suppliers 
• Work with a variety of materials and qualities,  
• Create and maintain accurate technical packages  
• Drive innovation in technical solutions, fit improvements, and material consumption. 

WHO YOU ARE 

We believe you have a curious and flexible, solution-oriented approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You are a team player with a strong fashion and customer focus. Enjoy working with technical challenges and are passionate about creating garments that kids love to wear. Further, we believe you have:  

• A degree in Pattern Making and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. 
• Strong skills in CAD pattern systems; experience with Lectra Expert and CLO 3D is meriting. 
• A good eye for size, proportions, and grading. 
• Knowledge on Swimwear, Nightwear, Underwear and Socks is meriting 
• Solid knowledge of materials, fabrics, and garment construction. 
• A customer-centric mindset with a clear understanding of, or desire to learn, the 9-14 years target group. 
• A collaborative spirit, you enjoy guiding, involving, and inspiring others 
• A deep understanding of the product development process and production capabilities  
• A strategic and proactive mindset with strong planning and organizational skills  
• A good level of taste and fashion insight 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills  
• Strong salesmanship and entrepreneurial mindset  

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 YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE 

At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company.  At H&M Kids, you'll be part of a dynamic and creative team where fashion meets function. We offer a workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and personal development. You'll work on exciting projects, contribute to meaningful collections, and help shape the future of kids' fashion. 

JOIN US 

This is a temporary position - full-time, 9 months starting from January 2026 located at the H&M Head office in Stockholm. I you feel your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, please send your application including CV in English as soon as possible. Interviews will be held continuously.    

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 look forward to hearing from you 

*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.