Futures Designer (strategy: Innovation)

H&M Group

Stockholm, Sweden
Not specified; not specified; benefits include 25%...
On-site
5-10+ years speculative design experience
Translate abstract ideas into tangible prototypes
Visual communication and storytelling skills
H&M Group is seeking a Senior Futures Designer to join their Innovation & Exploration team in Stockholm. The role involves transforming abstract concepts into tangible outputs that drive future-oriented design and strategic decision-making

Job Summary

  • This role involves translating emerging insights and trends into speculative concepts, artefacts, and prototypes to challenge the status quo.
  • You will collaborate with the Innovation & Exploration team at H&M Group to shape future opportunities across fashion brands like COS.
  • The position offers a vibrant environment where creativity is encouraged alongside a 25% staff discount on all H&M Group brands.

Matching Summary

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H&M Group is seeking a Senior Futures Designer to join their Innovation & Exploration team in Stockholm. The role involves transforming abstract concepts into tangible outputs that drive future-oriented design and strategic decision-making.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Benefits include 25% staff discount and extensive development opportunities

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-10+ years speculative design experience
  • Translate abstract ideas into tangible prototypes
  • Visual communication and storytelling skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration in innovation teams
  • Experience with ambiguous problem spaces

Nice-to-have

  • Creative, curious, and forward-thinking mindset
  • Hands-on experimental approach to work
  • Comfort navigating uncertainty and complexity
  • Motivated by exploring questions not just answers
  • Open to diverse perspectives

Key Requirements

  • 5-10+ years of experience in concept development or innovation
  • Proven ability to create thought-provoking outputs from abstract ideas
  • Prototyping skills across physical, digital, service, or mixed media

Work Rights

Not specified

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