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 Senior Specialist - Apparel Developer will be responsible for driving this creation and being a part of the development to bring real product to life.

With a process and detail oriented 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 an apparel collection that pushes the boundaries ofapparel innovation responding to the needs of On consumers, fusingunrivalled function with timeless design

• Oversee every aspect of product development bringing great value toproducts throughout brands mission, design and quality

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

• Work with design to produce Tech Packs for seasonal assortment to assure thatquality expectations are understood by suppliers

• Implement and supervise all details of tech pack development including technicalartwork, material and component specifications, colour application throughutilisation of Adobe Illustrator and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems

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

• Develop and improve the On fit bringing instant pull on comfort to all garments and ensurefit consistency over the entire range

• Partner with the Material team to recommend materials and source new fabrications to developinnovative and technically superior products each season

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

• Lead by example and mentor / inspire junior members of the team

• Drive complex end to end projects and initiatives - both directly and indirectly impactingthe department and team

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

• Lead and own the development process of special projects (i.e. Collaborations, seasonaldrops, ad hoc as business needs) to assure both the technical superiority and the productquality/integrity of all products

• Manage and maintain the development and production sample library