In short

Product excellence and innovation is at the heart of our success. Achieving a leadership position in the marketplace requires innovative thinking and the ability to inspire all product creation shareholders. The apparel developer will be responsible for driving this creation and being a crucial part of the development to bring real high performance products to life. With a process and detail orientated mind coupled with a passion for innovation this position will be part of the creation of tomorrow's effortless performance apparel. 

Your Mission

  • Build and release a collection that pushes the boundaries of our apparel and innovation responding to the needs of ON runners fusing the unrivalled function with timeless design.

  • Oversee every aspect of product development bringing great value to products throughout the brand's mission, design and quality.

  • Develop products and construction techniques that meet design expectations and meet or exceed predetermined cost and functionality requirements.

  • Work with design to produce Tech Packs for seasonal assortments to assure that quality expectations are understood by suppliers.

  • Establish and release technical performance testing standards to be applied to all running products.

  • Implement and supervise all details of tech pack development including technical artwork, material and component specifications, colour application through utilisation of Adobe Illustrator and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.

  • Organise and lead fitting sessions to a high standard and assure clear and timely communication with factories on changes.

  • Partner with the Material Manager to recommend materials and source new fabrications to develop innovative and technically superior products each season.

  • Liaise with Development Lead and Product Manager to identify product needs, align with product delivery schedules and product sales performance.

  • Build a strong relationship with key business partners; material and trim suppliers and garment manufacturers.

  • Lead and own the development process of special projects (i.e. Athletes, seasonal drops) to assure both the technical superiority and the product quality/integrity of all products.

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  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

  • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion and Textiles and diploma in Fashion Design and Products Development.

  • Minimum 6+ years experience in Apparel development with focus in developing performance garments for training category including sports bra development.

  • Strong understanding of cost engineering and manufacturing processes in order to drive product margins and support production efficiency.

  • Solid level of technical skills, including pattern cutting, garment manufacturing, garment testing and materials and fitting sessions.

  • Organised and hands-on working attitude with a flexible and open mind for visionary solutions.

  • Working with cross-functional teams and suppliers in the EU and Asia.

  • International experience is a plus.

  • Excellent communication skills and a sense for the market.

  • Good experience in Adobe illustrator, photoshop & Microsoft Office & PLM and Pattern Design Software.

  • Able to work at a fast pace and think and react quickly with the ever changing environment.

  • Able to travel on a regular basis between HQ and production and development partners.

  • Full proficiency in written and spoken English and knowledge of Mandarin/Cantonese is also preferred.

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About the Team

We are an innovative, creative and science-driven team working closely to convert cutting-edge ideas into prototypes and exceptional performance products. High quality and performance are top of mind when creating our apparel collections. Our team combines the best experts in fields such as Development, Design and Innovation to create something extraordinary.

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Athlete

Athlete

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Performance is in our DNA. We channel the Athlete mindset to create for anyone who loves to move – precision-first products that deliver on quality, form and function to help our fans push limits and look good doing it.

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Sindy

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.
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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.

Build the better you

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

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.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.