东莞招聘

The R&D Assistant is accountable to:

? Coordinate R&Ds to identify and develop new material (includes fabric, yarn, components)/ treatment/trims

? Assist & drive the developments to ensure best options, qualities, prices and lead time

Main Responsibilities

Trends & Fashion

? Apply understanding of H&M trends, customers and concepts to identify the right suppliers’ capabilities and skills

? Based on the above, interpret trends in new materials & products with suitable suppliers

? Keep every stage in the development process as efficient as possible

? Follow market trends

Develop Material & Support Project Development

? Coordinate, identify & develop new material (includes fabric, yarn, components)/treatment/trims

? Assist & drive the developments to ensure best options, qualities, prices and lead time

? In the pre-order stage, support the Quotation Merchandiser with the value driver appropriate options on fabrics/qualities specific to products

? Work with suppliers to secure the material quality based on H&M’s requirements

? Secure material copyright

? Interpret concepts for materials. Work with suppliers/mills to develop their capabilities in regard to new qualities and/or improve performance on complex qualities

? For material, update information and prices in Castor

? Conduct all relevant tests on sample yardage & garment suppliers which are classified as potential orders for new qualities

Communication and Cooperation

? Work closely with the Material team, Innovation team for new material, season’s materials, etc.

? With R&D and PD, support the Production team on trends and new developments

? Collaborate on common goals as appropriate with the Material team/Buyer, Product Developer, Merchandising team, Sustainability and Quality teams

Cooperation with Suppliers

? Regularly communicate to identify supplier strengths, give and receive feedback to improve performance

? With R&D/PD, update suppliers on trends and concepts



Experience, Education and Knowledge

? Graduation in textiles or specific material specialization and a supplementary course in fashion is preferred

? Preferably experience working in materials/textiles development

? Travel is required

? Knowledge and experience for at least 2/3 years in material/textiles development preferred

Today H&M has more than 80,000 employees all working with the same philosophy: to offer fashion and quality at the best price, where sustainability is a crucial part of our business and partnerships. We have expanded substantially in recent years and we now have more than 2,300 stores spread over 38 markets. Our globalization and the big opportunities that are developing within the company have made H&M an attractive company to work for, giving you great opportunities for growth and development.