Junior Buyer - Womenswear

Arket; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount (ARKET/H&M group)

HIP – Incentive Program

Sweden: 30 days holiday

Pension and life insurance

Wellness benefit 4000kr/year

Job summary

ARKET is seeking a Junior Buyer to join the Womenswear team in Stockholm. You will support development of a customer-focused assortment, contribute to product development, and coordinate from development to production in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, market insights and sustainable, timeless design. You’ll work closely with Buyers, Designers and Production teams to ensure products meet customer needs, quality standards and commercial goals, while balancing ARKET’s

Qualifications

• Experience in fashion buying, product development or production
• Strong interest in fashion trends and retail market
• Understanding of garment construction and materials
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Comfortable working with data and systems (Excel)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Educational background in fashion or related field is beneficial
• Interest in sustainability and ARKET's timeless design

Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer in developing and buying a strong, customer-focused assortment
• Assist in product development activities meeting customer needs and quality standards
• Coordinate sample handling, fittings and admin in development process
• Support order placement, amendments and production follow-up
• Monitor sales performance, stock and data to inform buying decisions
• Maintain buying systems, product information and admin processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners for collection development and launches
• Contribute market insights to improve customer offer

Skills

Fashion buying

Product development

Production coordination

Data-driven decisions

Education

Education in fashion/buying/textiles (beneficial)

Tools

Excel

Product management tools

Job description

ARKET is a modern-day market for everyday life, bringing together clothing, design, food and ideas. With a modern Nordic perspective, shaped by closeness to nature, functionality and a clear sense of seasonality, our ambition is to inspire a simpler, more beautiful way of living. Available to a broad audience worldwide, we offer contemporary products that are made and selected with care, designed to be used, lived with and returned to over time. Learn more about & Arket here.

Job Description

We're looking for a Junior Buyer to join the ARKET Womenswear team and support the development of a strong, customer-focused assortment that drives both sales and profitability. If you're genuinely passionate about fashion, have a strong interest in product, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this could be the perfect opportunity to grow your buying career.

We're seeking a driven and curious individual who combines strong organisational skills with a commercial mindset. You enjoy coordinating multiple tasks, managing details, and keeping things moving in a dynamic environment. Confident in sharing ideas, contributing to discussions, and speaking up when you see opportunities to improve the customer offer, you're eager to learn, open to new ways of working, and motivated by creating the best possible product for our customer. With a genuine interest in fashion, materials, and market trends, you're naturally curious about what's next and enjoy bringing insights and suggestions to the team. You'll help shape products that reflect ARKET's commitment to timeless design, quality, and sustainability.

What you will do:

• Support the Buyer in developing and buying a strong, customer-focused assortment in line with ARKET's assortment strategy and commercial goals.
• Assist in product development activities, ensuring products meet customer needs, quality expectations, and business objectives.
• Coordinate sample handling, fittings, and administration throughout the product development process.
• Support order placement, amendments, and production follow-up while collaborating closely with production teams and suppliers.
• Monitor sales performance, stock situations, and key business data to support informed buying decisions.
• Manage and maintain buying systems, product information, and administrative processes with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support collection development and successful product launches.
• Contribute ideas, market insights, and trend observations to support continuous improvement of the customer offer.

Who you’ll work with:

As a Junior Buyer, you'll work closely with Buyers, Designers, Pattern Makers, Production teams, Business Controllers, and other key stakeholders across the business. You'll be part of a collaborative and entrepreneurial team that values curiosity, initiative, and new perspectives. Together, you'll contribute to building thoughtful collections that balance commercial success with ARKET's commitment to quality, longevity, and responsible design.

Qualifications

• Experience within fashion buying, product development, production, or a similar commercial product-focused role.
• Strong interest in fashion, trends, customer behaviour, and the retail market, with a curiosity for what's next and an understanding of the wider competitive landscape.
• Understanding of garment construction, materials, and product development processes.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working with data and systems, including Excel and product management tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to contribute ideas and recommendations.
• An educational background in fashion, buying, textiles, product development, or a related field is beneficial, but equivalent practical experience is equally valued.
• Interest in sustainability and an appreciation for ARKET's approach to timeless, high-quality products.

Behaviours based on our values

• Delivery & Execution: Ability to produce high-quality, accurate work, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines. You should also be able to demonstrate resilience under pressure.
• Problem Solving & Judgment: Ability to analyse issues logically, use data and evidence to guide decisions & anticipate and address issues before they arise.
• Communication: Able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, you should be able to explain technical or complex points simply and keep stakeholders informed and updated.
• Collaboration: Ability to work constructively with other colleagues, share knowledge and support teammates. You should also be openminded and accept feedback professionally.
• Adaptable & Curious: You should be able to adjust to changing priorities, learns new tools and processes quickly and show curiosity and self-development

Additional Information

This is a full time temporary contract for 12 months based at our Arket Head Office in Stockholm

We value collaboration and believe that great ideas thrive when we work closely together. Therefore, this role is primarily office-based, with four days per week at the office to foster teamwork and engagement. One day per week, you’ll have the flexibility to work remotely.

Please note this position is offered on a local contract, therefore you should have the legal right to work in Sweden before applying. Other candidates are welcome to register their interest, and we will keep you in mind for future opportunities.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

We offer all our employees attractive benefits with broad development opportunities. All our employees receive a staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

In addition to this, Sweden-based colleagues also receive:

• 30 days holiday
• A collective agreement which includes pension and life insurance
• Wellness benefit 4000kr/year

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. 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.