Head of Apparel Development

**At a Glance**

Your Team

We are engineers that steer ideas into reality. Development is a mindset, not a department - and every team member is empowered to make decisions, with the understanding that failure is part of the learning process.As an integrated function in the design and briefing process; we are detail, execution and solution-oriented - guiding products with tight timelines and the highest possible product quality, both on the shelf and in use.

Your Mission

Vision, Product Excellence & Processes
- Deliver 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
- Oversee and champion apparel fit and sizing to develop and improve coherent consumer experience across apparel categories
- Be the sparring partner for 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

Teams & Systems
- 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
- Building 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
- 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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