Senior Lead - Apparel Development — On Running
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- internship
- Posted
- 141 days ago
Role overview
In short As a Senior Lead
Apparel Development at On, you serve as the technical architect and strategic developer for the global apparel organisation.
At this level, your influence extends beyond the execution of individual products; you are responsible for defining the engineering standards, technical roadmaps, and operational frameworks that allow our teams to scale.
- In short As a Senior Lead
- Apparel Development at On, you serve as the technical architect and strategic developer for the global apparel organisation.
Application process
- Collaborate with Materials and Innovation to advance lightweight constructions, moisture management systems, bonded or seamless applications, and advanced ventilation mapping.
- Act as a technical lead for high-visibility product launches, managing risk, timelines, and stakeholder alignment with professional authority.
- Work directly with global manufacturing partners to ensure repeatability, durability, and quality at scale for large-volume product programs.
- Manage seasonal costing excellence by advising on material choices, yield, construction methods, and vendor suitability while maintaining quality and performance standards.
- Drive hands-on cost engineering initiatives, making development decisions that balance performance, margin targets, and scalability.
- Maintain data integrity and ensure accuracy of all development information within PLM, enabling clear communication, traceability, and scalable execution.
- Mentor Junior and Mid-Level Developers within the category, sharing expertise in construction and development best practices.
- Stay ahead of industry innovation in team apparel systems, including advancements in lightweight fabrics, athlete data integration, and sustainable material solutions. Your story
Additional details
- You are a trusted advisor to senior leadership, a mentor to the wider development community, and the final authority on technical integrity for our most complex and high-visibility initiatives.
- Stay ahead of industry innovation in team apparel systems, including advancements in lightweight fabrics, athlete data integration, and sustainable material solutions.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Our cross-functional teams combine the best experts in fields such as Development, Design, Materials, Innovation, Sourcing, Testing, and Product Management/Merchandising to create truly extraordinary sportswear products.
Notes and original content
- As a Senior Lead
- Your mission
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Questions about this listing
What salary does On Running offer for this role?
On Running lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 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?
This listing is a internship position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with On Running during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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