Head of Apparel Product Integrity

This is your opportunity to join one of the world’s fastest growing sports companies.

As the Head of Apparel Product Integrity, you are responsible for ensuring that On’s product meets and exceeds consumers expectations in terms of quality, construction, workmanship, and functional requirements.

As a key member of the globally integrated apparel organisation and cross-functional R&D team, you will be based in Zurich, Switzerland.

The Head of Apparel Product Integrity, alongside the Head of Apparel Development, co-represents Product Development within the Apparel Product Creation pod that includes Design, Product Management, Development,Testing, and Sourcing. It delivers on the long term apparel creation strategy while being committed to our athletes and consumers in launching game changing product and material innovation.

Working closely with the Director of Apparel Creation we build technically skillful and cohesive teams that apply their diverse abilities and perspectives to achieve common goals, driving inclusive performance management, rewards, and recognition.

• Co-create with the Director of Apparel Creation, the long term Product Integrityvision and strategy (construction, workmanship, quality, functionality) thataddresses product risk assessment (warranty claims, limitations) andmitigation for end use and scalability without compromising on brand vision,product function, and design & fit intent

• Establish and maintain the apparel product quality guideline and standards(SOP), assurance, and compliance for On’s Apparel range that improvescustomer experience across product categories and ensures On’s cutting edgeand industry leading position in the market

• Partner closely with the Head of Apparel Development, Head of MaterialDevelopment, and Head of Testing to ensure all products meet our On qualityand garment testing standards from concept to buy-readiness stage (seasonaldevelopment)

• Identify critical material quality attributes and limitations based on design intentand end use

• Evaluate tech-packs for the right construction details to gain efficiency in bothdevelopment and production

• Drive pre-cost and cost engineering efforts for margin & IMU optimisation,volume cost advantages, and possible category and franchise expansion

• Implement an efficient process of prototype evaluation and improvementsbetween our global supplier base in conjunction with Zurich Development,Testing, and Asia Sourcing Office (ASO) Production teams

• Collaborate with Zurich Procurement & Quality and Vietnam Quality teams tomonitor and evaluate apparel warranty claims, product return feedback forcontinuous improvement and increased customer satisfaction

Team & System Building:

• Mentor, nurture, and inspire the Apparel Development team by building adiverse and technically skilled talent pipeline; empowering and enablingthrough coaching, career development, and creating an environment ofbelonging and well-being

• Provide functional leadership and support to cross-functional partners (MaterialDevelopment, Testing, Design, Product Management, Merchandising,Sourcing) in areas related to product quality, durability, garment construction,engineering/costing, product commercialisation, and sustainability

• Build strong and impactful business relationships with existing and new globalsuppliers when it comes to functional product quality standards, technicalreadiness & expertise, and product innovation & co-creation