Head of Apparel Development

vor 5 Monaten


Zurich, Schweiz On AG Vollzeit

**In short**:
**Your Mission**:

- Co-create (with the Head of Apparel Creation) the longterm apparel development vision and strategy that will ensure product excellence and a product that is pushing the needle for years to come.
- Monitor and implement the latest in apparel and garment technology processes, workflow, equipment and software to ensure On’s cutting edge and industry leading position in the market
- Champion (alongside the Apparel Engineering Lead) apparel fit and sizing initiatives to develop and improve coherent consumer experience across apparel categories
- Partner closely with the Head of Technical Development to ensure all apparel products meet our On quality and garment testing standards
- Collaborate with the Asian Costing & Sourcing organisation with existing product requirements and taking an active role in the introduction of new suppliers where necessary as well as being a key partner in driving the apparel supply chain of tomorrow
- Drive and ensure a smooth coordination between different timelines across, inline, in-season and innovation
- Represent product development on the product creation triad (Product Management, Design, Development) in driving On’s product vision, future growth strategies, diversity & inclusion and innovation
- Leading the execution of product development from concept to manufacturing readiness
- Lead, build, nurture and inspire the apparel development team by building a diverse talent pipeline, empowering and enabling through coaching, career development and creating an environment of belonging and well-being
- Provide functional leadership and support to cross-functional teams in areas related to capacity planning, materials, garment construction, product commercialisation, engineering/costing, sustainability, QC and meeting all key calendar gates & dates
- Build strong and profound business relationships with existing and new global suppliers
- Ongoing evaluation of the departments processes and improving ways of working by setting clear procedures and guidelines, lean processes, distributing workloads evenly on teams and managing team capacities

**Your story**:

- Minimum 10 years’ experience in apparel development and manufacturing and working with wide array of global suppliers and manufacturers
- Minimum 5 years’ experience leading teams with demonstrated leadership capability, including strong ability in develop diverse talent in a dynamic work environment
- Proficient knowledge in product development and manufacturing - construction, materials, product creation life cycle, costing, digital product creation and product review meetings/fit sessions
- Experience in working with designers and product creation teams on new apparel concepts, innovation thinking, strategy and problem solving
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives; apart from standard tool repertoire understanding the digital creation landscape and its softwares will be of high importance
- Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Sciences, Textile Engineering/Technology from a global leading university or related field
- High level of verbal and written English to be able to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
- Highly attentive to detail and has the ability to build, organise, and create effective presentations and strategy documents
- Able to balance creativity with organisation and discipline in a fast-paced environment

**Your story**:

- Minimum 10 years’ experience in apparel development and manufacturing and working with wide array of global suppliers and manufacturers
- Minimum 5 years’ experience leading teams with demonstrated leadership capability, including strong ability in develop diverse talent in a dynamic work environment
- Proficient knowledge in product development and manufacturing - construction, materials, product creation life cycle, costing, digital product creation and product review meetings/fit sessions
- Experience in working with designers and product creation teams on new apparel concepts, innovation thinking, strategy and problem solving
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives; apart from standard tool repertoire understanding the digital creation landscape and its softwares will be of high importance
- Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Sciences, Textile Engineering/Technology from a global leading university or related field
- High level of verbal and written English to be able to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
- Highly attentive to detail and has the ability to build, organise, and create effective presentations and strategy documents
- Able to balance creativity with organisation and discipline in a fast-paced environment

**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,



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