As a Senior Specialist in Apparel Commercialization for SMU and Collaboration projects, you are a key part within the Sourcing team. Your mission is to ensure On’s most exclusive products meet the highest standards of aesthetics, functionality, and performance

Your Mission

• Monitor SMU and Collab calendars & ensure samples are submitted on time and styles are buy-ready on time to meet bulk production deadlines
• Ensure that the products developed are production-ready, and work with vendors to mitigate any risks
• Ensure clear and consistent communication with different business stakeholders, including apparel development teams, the project team at the creation center
• Collaborate with design & development teams to engineer cost-effective products. Costing and margin targets for assigned product categories must be coordinated
• Maintain good relationships with all suppliers to encourage transparent & open communication on sampling and costing efficiencies
• Certify all products past On testing requirements and standards

Your story

• At least 7 years of experience in apparel product development, commercialization, or production (experience with premium and sportswear is a plus)
• Basic knowledge of materials & patterns
• A degree or qualification in design or garment manufacturing is preferable
• Deep knowledge of development and production processes
• Knowledge on garment testing, PLM and costing
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills and the ability to work with multicultural teams
• An entrepreneurial and open mindset, an eagerness for differentiation, and a natural push for excellence
• Able to balance creativity with organization and discipline in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in English is a must

You will join a dynamic, cross-functional team representing On’s Sourcing in Zurich, collaborating closely with experts across Design, Development, Materials, PM, Quality, Planning, and Production.As the Apparel Development & Sourcing team expands, you’ll work alongside senior experts, leads, and senior leads

Just by the banks of the Limmat you’ll find our largest global hub in Zürich West – On Labs – where you can hike up 12 floors through our custom-built spiral trail

Apparel Developer

• We always look for better decisions, we always listen to people and listen to different colleagues. We listen, we digest, and we find the most suitable one for all the team and everybody benefits. That process makes us really innovative
• On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose
• On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination
• Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things

Ready to dig into the details?This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum

Are we a good fit?We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you?No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback

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