Senior Specialist - Apparel Commercialization (Development and Sourcing)

In short

As a Senior Specialist in Apparel Commercialization for SMU and Collaboration projects, you are a key part within the Sourcing team. Your mission is to ensure On’s most exclusive products meet the highest standards of aesthetics, functionality, and performance

This is your opportunity to join the world’s fastest-growing sports company. You will ensure apparel developments are executed in alignment with SMU and Collab calendars. Based in Zurich, Switzerland as part of our global Sourcing team, you will travel within the EU and occasionally to Asia to collaborate with our key manufacturing partners. The role reports to the Senior Lead - Apparel Commercialization Special Projects.

Your Mission

• Monitor SMU and Collab calendars & ensure samples are submitted on time and styles are buy-ready on time to meet bulk production deadlines.
• 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.
• 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.
• Certify all products past On testing requirements and standards

Your story

• At least 7 years of experience in apparel product development, commercialization, or production (experience with premium and sportswear is a plus).
• Basic knowledge of materials & patterns.
• A degree or qualification in design or garment manufacturing is preferable.
• Deep knowledge of development and production processes.
• Knowledge on garment testing, PLM and costing.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills and the ability to work with multicultural teams.
• 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.
• Proficiency in English is a must.

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.

• Step One

  It starts with you...

  You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role. We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. If you're a good fit to the role, a recruiter will follow up with you directly. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

• Step Two

  Interview with a recruiter

  What ignites your spirit? This is where we’ll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick – and it’s your first chance to get a feel for our culture. Chatting with a member of our talent team, you’ll learn more about On and how we work. We’ll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team.

• Step Three

  Interview with a hiring manager

  Ready to dig into the details? This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum.

• Step Four

  The Case Study

  What's your style? This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas. Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job. This is your chance to show us what you’ve got. So express yourself. Be you.

• Step Five

  The Experience Day

  Your first taste of the Oniverse. This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with. In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day-to-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates - the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values. We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do.

• Step Six

  The Result

  Are we a good fit? We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you? No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback.

Step One:

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.

We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. If you're a good fit to the role, a recruiter will follow up with you directly. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.