Senior Director of Creative Apparel Marketing — On Running
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- temporary
- Posted
- 156 days ago
Role overview
At a Glance
As the Senior Director of Creative Apparel Marketing , you will serve as the primary brand partner to the creative and product leadership team Your mission is to translate product design vision into a cohesive brand creative language, acting as a guardian of the apparel portfolio while ensuring all marketing efforts align with global priorities.
This is an enterprise-level leadership role that demands a blend of strategic marketing expertise and visionary creative direction to deliver high-impact campaigns at the intersection of fashion, performance, and contemporary culture. Your Mission Architect Creative Strategy & Vision
- At a Glance
- As the Senior Director of Creative Apparel Marketing , you will serve as the primary brand partner to the creative and product leadership team Your mission is to translate product design vision into a cohesive brand creative language, acting as a guardian of the apparel portfolio while ensuring all marketing efforts align with global priorities.
Company and context
- Lead Organizational & Creative Excellence
- Lead and inspire multidisciplinary creative teams , including art directors, copywriters, and spatial designers, nurturing ambition and clarity across the studio.
- Architect the global operating model for apparel brand creative, defining clear roles and decision-making rights between product, marketing, and commercial teams.
- Act as the primary interface between the creative function and Executive Leadership , communicating strategy, performance, and talent needs.
- Coach and mentor the team to raise the bar on both strategic thinking and execution quality . Drive Enterprise Impact
- Simplify and prioritize a complex portfolio of brand initiatives to focus resources on the highest-value growth opportunities.
- Ensure creative synergies across all product categories, marketing channels, and regions.
- Champion creative excellence across every consumer touchpoint, from film and imagery to retail and digital experiences. Your Story
- Executive Leadership: You are a recognized leader with 15+ years of progressive experience in brand management and creative direction within premium sportswear, fashion, or luxury industries.
- Managerial Depth: You have at least 8+ years of experience managing Director-level leaders and overseeing complex, multi-category portfolios.
Additional details
- This is an enterprise-level leadership role that demands a blend of strategic marketing expertise and visionary creative direction to deliver high-impact campaigns at the intersection of fashion, performance, and contemporary culture. Architect Creative Strategy & Vision
- Coach and mentor the team to raise the bar on both strategic thinking and execution quality . Drive Enterprise Impact
- Champion creative excellence across every consumer touchpoint, from film and imagery to retail and digital experiences.
- Communication Mastery: You have an exceptional executive presence and are comfortable presenting vision and performance to large internal and external audiences.
Notes and original content
- This is an enterprise-level leadership role that demands a blend of strategic marketing expertise and visionary creative direction to deliver high-impact campaigns at the intersection of fashion, performance, and contemporary culture.
- Your Mission
- Architect Creative Strategy & Vision
- Coach and mentor the team to raise the bar on both strategic thinking and execution quality .
- Drive Enterprise Impact
- Your Story
- What We Offer
Questions about this listing
What salary does On Running offer for this role?
On Running lists CHF 114'500 - 203'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does On Running offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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