Head of Retail Design

We are looking for people with… Extensive experience in retail design, architecture, store development or a related creative design field, ideally within an international or multi-market organisation. Proven leadership of multidisciplinary design teams, including leaders and senior specialists. A strong understanding of how to translate brand identity and creative concepts into physical retail environments and commercially effective customer experiences. The ability to take retail concepts from creative vision through technical development to implementation at scale. Strong commercial understanding, with the ability to balance design ambition with customer needs, operational requirements, budgets and cost efficiency. A track record of developing global design principles, guidelines, processes and ways of working that enable consistency, quality and scalability. The ability to work effectively across functions and markets, partnering with creative, commercial, technical and operational stakeholders. And people who are… Visionary and strategic, with the ability to set a clear direction and turn that vision into action. Creative and commercially minded, able to balance bold ideas with business and customer needs. Collaborative and influential, with the ability to bring different perspectives together and create alignment across teams and markets. An empowering and inclusive leader who builds trust, develops people and creates strong, high-performing teams. Comfortable navigating complexity and making decisions in a fast-moving, international environment. Clear and confident communicators who can engage and influence stakeholders at different levels. Curious and forward-thinking, with an interest in how retail, customer expectations and physical experiences continue to evolve. 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. 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)   H&M Incentive Program – HIP   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.   This is a full-time permanent role based in Stockholm. Please send your CV English as soon as possible, by the latest 18th November 2026 *We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application.