Job Description
Job Description
Step into ARKET’s menswear team and bring your patternmaking expertise to a team driven by craftsmanship, curiosity and modern Nordic design. As a Pattern Maker, you will shape the silhouettes, fits and technical solutions behind our menswear collections — while working hands‑on in our in‑house atelier, where ideas can be tested and developed quickly together with designers and the wider product team.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
What you will do
- Develop and refine patterns, fits and silhouettes across menswear categories
- Lead size grading and ensure consistent fit across all sizes
- Ensure accurate grading and fit across all sizes
- Participate in fittings and implement fit corrections together with the design team
- Collaborate closely with our Production Office throughout sampling and development
- Explore new solutions for silhouettes based on team input, fashion direction and customer insights
- Continuously improve methods, technical solutions and ways of workings
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will work daily with our menswear designer, buyers and the broader ARKET assortment team.
In our in‑house atelier — together with our dedicated seamstress — you’ll bring ideas to life quickly and test technical solutions hands‑on throughout the development process.
You will also collaborate closely with our Production Office to secure quality, efficiency and sustainability from first sample to production. The team values strong dialogue, detailed craftsmanship and a solution-oriented mindset.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people with…
• A strong professional background in pattern making, preferably within denim/trousers or tailored/premium garments
• Strong technical knowledge in fit, pattern making and size grading
• Experience with measurement lists
• Software skills: Illustrator, Lectra Classic, CLO3D
• Fluent in English
• Ability to work structured, prioritize and manage deadlines
And people who are…
• Collaborative and inclusive
• Innovative and willing to test new ideas
• Flexible and comfortable adapting to changing circumstances
• Communicative, straightforward and openminded
• Action oriented, proactive and able to take ownership
• Curious, willing to learn and continuously improve minded, proactive and able to take ownership
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is a fulltime permanent position based at our Head Office in Stockholm.
If you feel this opportunity is exciting, apply by submitting your CV in English as soon as possible, and no later than Mars 1st 2026.
Due to our data policies, we can only accept applications through our career page.
We value collaboration and believe great ideas thrive when we work closely together. Therefore, this role is primarily office based, with four days per week on site. One day per week, you may work remotely.
Please note that this position is offered on a local contract, and you must have the legal right to work in Sweden before applying. Other candidates may register interest for future roles.
WHO WE ARE — ARKET
ARKET is a modern-day market with a Nordic soul, offering a mix of fashion, homeware and a café with quality, sustainability and transparency at the core of everything we do. Our mission is to democratize quality through well made, durable products designed to be used and loved for a long time.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
We offer attractive benefits and broad development opportunities. All employees receive a generous staff discount across all H&M Group brands, instore and online. All employees are also included in the H&M Incentive Program (HIP).
Brand based colleagues additionally receive:
• 30 days holiday
• Collective agreement incl. pension & life insurance
• Wellness allowance of 4000 SEK/year
• Access to Benify Benefits Portal
JOIN US
Our strength comes from our people — our inclusive culture, strong values and commitment to growth.
Please do not attach a cover letter as we use competency based recruitment.
We look forward to hearing from you.
