Apparel Testing Lead

vor 1 Woche


Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz On AG Vollzeit

In short:


As an Apparel & Accessories Testing Lead, you will play a key role in building and coaching a team, testing and validating new creations.

We welcome fresh ideas, review them as a team, decide together and give you ownership to implement them. This role will be based in our Creation Department in Zürich.

Your Mission:

  • Build, maintain and coach a team of talents with various experience levels.
  • Refine Apparel & Accessories testing related to fit, comfort, performance and quality.
  • Drive continuous improvement & standardization of test evaluation & communication.
  • Drive efficiency of processes across Apparel & Accessories and align with Footwear.
  • Drive size and quality increase of our tester pool together with Footwear Leads.
  • Drive implementation of corrective action plans upon test fails or warranty claims.
  • Enable testing activity whenever required based on product briefs and calendars.
  • Drive projects providing input for Sports Science and specific product innovations.
  • Help improve our Testing systems and databases and optimize flow into testing reports.
  • Support the team as needed on crossfunctional projects within the organisation.
  • Connect with business partners to understand and drive the strategy whenever needed, stepin for your team as testing specialist drive tester and team engagement in our community.
  • 70/30% Leadership/Handson testing

Your story:

  • College or university degree in Sports Science
  • 5+ years of experience in testing for apparel, working closely with development and material team or 5+ years of relevant experience in development/material and patternmaking
  • 3+ years of experience in leading a team
  • Excellent organisation, networking and presentation skills
  • Ability to motivate your team and request excellence
  • Ability to zoomout or deepdive as needed to find solutions
  • Selfstarter with cando attitude and the ability to work with a high degree of flexibility
  • Passionate about sports
  • Willing to travel domestically and internationally
  • Sound material and pattern knowledge
  • Systems and IT affinity
  • Fluent English (written and spoken)

Your story:

  • College or university degree in Sports Science
  • 5+ years of experience in testing for apparel, working closely with development and material team or 5+ years of relevant experience in development/material and patternmaking
  • 3+ years of experience in leading a team
  • Excellent organisation, networking and presentation skills
  • Ability to motivate your team and request excellence
  • Ability to zoomout or deepdive as needed to find solutions
  • Selfstarter with cando attitude and the ability to work with a high degree of flexibility
  • Passionate about sports
  • Willing to travel domestically and internationally
  • Sound material and pattern knowledge
  • Systems and IT affinity
  • Fluent English (written and spoken)

What we offer:

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.


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