Senior Specialist - Apparel Developer
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.
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
CH-8005 Zürich / Zürich