Job Description

Step into a dynamic and inspiring environment where your patternmaking expertise makes a visible impact. At & Other Stories, you’ll help create well-crafted womenswear pieces that blend creativity, fit and modern design. Working closely with talented designers and developers, you’ll influence silhouettes across our full assortment — and be part of a warm, supportive team where collaboration and curiosity drive everything we do.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Create, adjust and refine patterns across all womenswear product categories using tools such as Lectra Modaris and CLO 3D, ensuring high-quality fit and construction.

• Participate in weekly fit sessions and implement fit corrections to secure silhouette, balance and consistency.

• Work closely with Designers to translate design ideas and sketches into accurate patterns that meet both creative and customer needs.

• Evaluate incoming samples and secure garment fit while following up on return insights and selling performance.

• Collaborate with Product Developers, Buyers and other cross-functional partners to ensure feasibility through development and production.

• Contribute to assortment development by supporting well-balanced silhouettes across collections.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will collaborate daily with Designers, Product Developers and the broader Assortment Team. You’ll be part of a team of six Pattern Makers who support one another across categories, share knowledge and work closely to secure fit and craftsmanship.

You will also interact with external suppliers and internal creative partners to ensure patterns are executed with accuracy and precision.

Qualifications

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a genuine passion for product and fit. You are comfortable working both independently and together with others, and you enjoy being part of a creative and fast-paced environment.

We believe you have:

• A few years’ experience working as a Pattern Maker within the fashion industry.

• Strong knowledge of garment construction and pattern development.

• Experience working with different product types within Womenswear (Light woven experience is an advantage)

• Hands-on experience with PLM systems and pattern-making software, including Lectra Modaris; experience with CLO 3D is an advantage.

• Ability to collaborate closely with designers and translate creative ideas into technical solutions.

• The ability to prioritize, stay structured, and deliver high-quality work in an operational role.

And who are:

• Collaborative and enjoy working closely with others.

• Self-driven and comfortable working independently when needed.

• Creative, curious, and interested in developing new silhouettes and fits.

• Focused and able to work in detail-heavy tasks over longer periods.

• Proactive and willing to contribute with your own ideas in the product development process.

Additional Information

This is a full-time permanent position based at our Head Office in Stockholm.

If you feel that your experience, skills, and ambitions are right for this role, please send your application in English before 28th of August. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through our career page.

Please note that we may take the ad down before the application deadline if we receive a high volume of qualified applications—so we encourage you to apply early.

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.

WHO WE ARE —

& Other Stories is a modern fashion brand that tells expressive stories. Designed for everyday living – with its excitement, curiosity and imperfections – our clothes empower those who think differently. Learn more about & Other Stories here.

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, & Other Stories-based colleagues also receive:

• 30 days holiday

• A collective agreement which includes pension and life insurance

• Wellness benefit 4000kr/year

• Access to Benify Benefits Portal

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.

We look forward to hearing from you.