In short
We’re looking for a passionate and forward-thinking Accessories Designer to join the Accessories Design team at On, helping to shape a versatile and performance-driven product universe. This role goes beyond individual categories, you’ll work across a broad range of accessories, from functional training bags to soft accessories like socks, creating true all-rounders that support an active lifestyle.
You’ll design products that balance performance and style, combining innovation and functionality with a strong awareness of trends in fashion, sport, and wellness culture. The focus is on creating pieces that perform in motion while seamlessly fitting into everyday life.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of performance and fashion and enjoys contributing to the visual identity of a fast-growing activewear brand.
Your Mission
- Design and develop a range of accessories across categories including bags, socks, and headwear, tailored to the needs of active women in both urban and training environments.
- Translate performance requirements into aesthetically-driven, functional products that elevate the overall look.
- Conduct trend, market, and competitor research to inform design direction and identify opportunities for innovation.
- Create mood boards, concepts, and design stories that align with brand vision.
- Produce hand sketches, detailed design drawings, and technical drawings/tech packs for development.
- Prototype and iterate on designs through hands-on making, including sewing and building samples in the makerspace.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with development, sourcing, and marketing teams to ensure product excellence and timely delivery.
- Maintain awareness of materials, trims, and construction techniques relevant to performance and fashion accessories.
- Contribute to a culture of innovation, bringing fresh ideas and a solution-oriented mindset to the design process.
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Your story
- A degree in Accessories Design, Fashion Design, Product Design,or a related field.
- 3–4 years of relevant experience in accessories design, ideally within fashion and/or performance sportswear.
- Experience designing across key product categories such as bags, socks, and headwear.
- Strong understanding of the balance between performance functionality and fashion-driven design.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite for design development and presentations.
- Solid knowledge of textiles, garment construction, fit, and product development processes.
- Experience working with performance materials is a strong advantage.
- Hands-on experience in prototyping, including sewing and sample creation.
- Self-motivated, structured, and able to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
- Strong sense for fashion, performance-driven design, and functionality.
- Hands-on mindset, especially in prototyping and making.
- Structured and independent way of working.
- Team player with strong communication skills.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Strong communication and presentation skills; fluency in English (written and spoken).
About the Team
You’ll be part of a vibrant and diverse design studio, working alongside footwear, apparel, and accessories designers. You’ll collaborate closely with product developers, material experts, innovation specialists, marketing, and brand creatives to bring concepts to life. The team culture values curiosity, hands-on creativity, and strong collaboration.
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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.
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.