广州招聘

The R&D is accountable to:
? Apply understanding of H&M trends, customers and concepts to identify the right suppliers’ capabilities and skills
? Coordinate PD/POD to identify and develop new material (including fabrics, yarn, components)/treatment/trims
? 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 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
? Identify & develop new material (including fabrics, yarn, components)/treatment/trims
? Drive the developments to ensure best options, qualities, prices and lead time
? In the pre-order stage, support the Quotation Merchandiser with value driver appropriate options on fabrics and qualities specific to products
? Work with suppliers to secure material quality based on H&M’s requirements
? Secure material copyright
? Interpret concept into material. Work with suppliers/mills to develop their capabilities on new qualities and / or improve the performance of complex qualities
? For materials, update the information and price 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 and Innovation team regarding new material, the season’s materials, etc.
? With PD, support the Production team with regard to trends and new developments
? Collaborate on common goals as relevant with the Material team/Buyer, Product Developer, Merchandising team, Sustainability and Quality teams
COOPERATION WITH SUPPLIERS
? Regularly communicate to identify supplier strengths, and give and receive feedback to improve performance
? With PD, update suppliers on trends and concepts
Education and Experience requirements
? Graduation in textiles or specific material specialization and supplementary course in fashion is preferred
? Preferably experience working in material / textiles development
? Travel is required
Knowledge and Skill requirements
? Knowledge and experience for at least 4 to 5 years in material/textiles development preferred

Today H&M has more than 90,000 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 2,400 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.