Do you have a passion for beauty products and an interest in product development, quality and compliance?  

We’re looking for a Chemist to join our Beauty Production Quality team, where you’ll play a key role in bringing beauty products from idea to market. The Beauty Production Quality team supports all H&M Group brands developing private label beauty products. As part of a global organisation, you’ll work with a wide range of products, teams and suppliers, contributing to the development of beauty products sold across multiple markets.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO  

This is an opportunity to work across multiple H&M Group brands and contribute to the development of high-quality beauty products from concept to launch. You’ll join a highly knowledgeable team where science, innovation and collaboration come together while building relationships with stakeholders and suppliers around the world.  

In the role as Chemist, you’ll support products through the development process and help teams make informed decisions on formulations, testing, quality and compliance.  
 
Key responsibilities include:  

• Support product development from initial brief through launch and market follow up 
• Partner closely with Buying and Production teams 
• Communicate technical insights, test results and recommendations to stakeholders across the product development process  
• Collaborate with suppliers on formulation development and product quality  
• Plan, execute and evaluate consumer and in-house product testing  
• Secure that products meet quality, safety and compliance requirements globally  
• Support product registrations and documentation for all markets  
• Contribute with expert guidance on ingredients, formulations and product performance  

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH 

In this role you’ll be part of a team of chemists and quality specialists within Beauty Production Quality. You’ll work closely with Buying, Production, Marketing, Quality and Regulatoryteams, while collaborating with manufacturers and supplier partners across Europe and Asia. You’ll also regularly connect with colleagues in Sweden, China and India to support beauty products across H&M Group.  

WHO YOU ARE  

We are looking for people with…  

• A degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline  
• 3-5 years' experience within the Cosmetic Industry working as a Cosmetic Chemist, Product Developer or within Quality Assurance  
• Experience working with formulation science, product development or cosmetic manufacturing  
• Knowledge of cosmetic regulations and compliance requirements is considered a strong advantage  
• A genuine passion for beauty products and trends  

And people who are…  

• A collaborative team player who enjoys building strong relationships across different functions and cultures 
• A confident communicator who can simplify technical information to different audiences  
• Curious and eager to learn, with a positive mindset you explore new ideas and continuously seek out opportunities to develop your expertise further 
• Proactive, solution oriented and comfortable taking initiative  
• Structured and detail oriented while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment 
• Organized with the ability to manage documentation and complex information  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  

This is a temporary 12 month parental-leave cover based at our Head Office in Stockholm, Sweden. The role is part of Beauty Production Quality team and reports to the Senior Quality & Regulatory Manager.  

If you feel that your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, please submit your application in English by the latest 31 August 2026.  

WHO WE ARE  

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.  

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.   

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE   
 
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine science, innovation and collaboration while influencing products that reach customers around the world.   
 
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.  

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.  

*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.