COMPONENT DEVELOPER – FOOTWEAR BAGS BELTS
WHAT YOU DO – ROLE DESCRIPTION
As a Component Developer – at H&M, you are responsible for developing materials and components with a primary focus on leather footwear bags and belts. You also support other material categories such as fabric, PU and trim. You ensure all developments align with H&M’s standards of quality, cost efficiency, sustainability, and speed-to-market.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive the development of leather components with strong focus on footwear bags and belts
- Continuously provide new fashion-driven materials and qualities to Product Designers
- Lead supplier quotation processes and negotiations to secure the best cost and value
- Develop and maintain seasonal component libraries in line with trends
- Own and drive new developments focusing on quality, durability, and sustainability
- Ensure all components comply with H&M global standards including chemical and sustainability requirements
- Collaborate with Product Designers, Material Responsible, and suppliers
HOW YOU DO IT
- Work with ownership, structure, and attention to detail
- Apply solid product knowledge across Footwear, bags and belts
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers
- Communicate clearly with a proactive, solution-driven mindset
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
- Footwear construction (mandatory)
- Leather materials, finishes, and treatments
- Components for shoes, bags, and belts
- Knowledge of H&M sustainability standards and compliance requirements
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Mandatory: Footwear component development experience
Preferred: Bags and belts experience
H&M VALUES
We are one team | We believe in people | We are entrepreneurs | We make constant improvement | We are cost conscious | We are straightforward and open-minded | We keep it simple
Skills Required
- Footwear construction
- Footwear component development experience
- Knowledge of leather materials, finishes, and treatments
- Knowledge of H&M sustainability standards and compliance requirements
- Experience leading supplier quotation processes and negotiations
- Experience developing components focused on quality, durability, and sustainability
- Bags and belts experience
- Experience with fabric, PU and trim materials
H&M Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about H&M Group and has not been reviewed or approved by H&M Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, pharmacy and vision options with low employee costs and free dental are available, alongside telehealth and inclusive offerings such as transgender, bariatric and fertility coverage. These features are highlighted as solid for U.S. retail roles, with some availability for part‑time positions depending on eligibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, flexible wellness days, company‑paid holidays and a paid birthday off are offered, with some paid time off available to part‑time staff. The time‑off structure is presented as generous within the retail context.
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Parental & Family Support — Eight weeks of paid parental pay for mothers and fathers is provided, complemented by adoption assistance and healthy pregnancy/babies programs. These family supports add depth to the core medical coverage in the U.S. package.
H&M Group Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1947, H&M Group is a global design company with ~4,702 stores in 76 markets and 56 online markets. At H&M Group, we believe in making great design available to everyone. It’s essential in everything we do. Our family of brands and business ventures offer customers around the world a wealth of fashion, beauty, accessories and homeware, as well as modern menus with fresh and local produce at some of the brands’ in-store eateries. But design is so much more than just products; it’s about clever design processes, efficient product flows, creating experiences that enrich, and smart solutions that benefit all our customers. Sustainability is always at the core of our business. Not only because we like to do what’s right — but it’s also beneficial for our business. We will continue to push for change and lead the way towards a more inclusive and sustainable fashion future. Do you want to join us? We will trust you with great responsibility right from the start, reward a passionate mindset and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. When you start a career with H&M Group, there’s no limit to where it can take you. H&M Group's Moderation Policy: Welcome to H&M Group’s official LinkedIn page. Ask questions, exchange ideas and meet members and employees from all over the world. This page is moderated daily and we always do our best to answer each one of you in a timely manner. Please remember to keep a friendly tone and in line with LinkedIn’s legal terms at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement Comments and posts that contain foul language, are off-topic or unnecessarily rude will be deleted. We also encourage you to report any inappropriate content. We use an external tool to handle the comments on our page, so please note that your comments can be stored. For questions, please contact our team at [email protected].
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