Senior Apparel Developer/ Development Merchandiser (1 year contract)

Location: Hanoi

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Costing & Sourcing

In short

As an Apparel Developer, your core responsibilities would be to ensure On’s products meet consumer expectations in terms of aesthetics, functionality, & performance. This is your opportunity to become part of the world’s fastest growing sports company. Shoes are not the only product and supply chain landscape disrupted by On, but also apparel and accessories. As the Apparel Developer, you are responsible for ensuring the developments are executed on-time & in-line with On’s seasonal development calendars. As a member of the globally integrated supply chain team and cross-functional apparel organization, you will be based in Hanoi City, Vietnam, with frequent travel within Asia & to our key factory partners.

Your Mission

Monitor seasonal calendars and ensure styles are buy-ready and on time to meet deliveries.
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, and the team in Hanoi.
Act as a bridge between the Creation Center & Asia on new technologies & applications in product development.
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.
Taking lead to identify improvement opportunities to enable successful outcome

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Your story

At least 5 years of apparel product development experience, preferably with 3-4 years in a manufacturing environment and 3~5 years with an international brand.
Basic knowledge of materials & patterns.
A degree or qualification in design or garment manufacturing is preferable.
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills and the ability to work with multicultural teams.
Proficiency in English is a must.
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.

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About the Team

You will be part of a dynamic cross-functional team of development, material management, quality and production in On’s Asia Sourcing Office for Apparel. The Apparel Development Team is growing & you will be working alongside other developers as well as the Apparel Development Head for Asia.

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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.

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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.