engineering
Posted 2 hours agoSpecialist - Apparel Developer
at Ooon
Zurich, SwitzerlandOn-site
Responsibilities
- Support the development of a seasonal performance apparel collection, helping to create innovative products that meet the needs of athletes and performance consumers while reflecting On’s performance DNA.
- Assist and manage assigned stages of product development from concept through commercialization, ensuring products deliver against performance, innovation, quality, and athlete expectations under the guidance of senior team members.
- Collaborate with Design to create accurate, production-ready Tech Packs and ensure supplier instructions are clear, detailed, and aligned.
- Maintain product development documentation using Adobe Illustrator and PLM tools to manage detailed specifications, construction artwork, and material selections.
- Maintain positive, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to ensure product quality, innovation, and production readiness.
- Make informed decisions within your assigned project scope, balancing design intent and technical feasibility while escalating complex issues appropriately.
- Manage assigned tasks concurrently, prioritizing effectively to deliver on timelines, quality, and cost goals with guidance from senior developers.
- Develop foundational expertise in specialized performance categories, eagerly learning from senior colleagues to grow your technical knowledge.
- Collaborate effectively across functions including Design, Materials, Sourcing, Engineering, Innovation, Athlete Management, and external partners to support alignment from concept to production.
- Embrace a growth mindset by actively seeking feedback, reflecting on product outcomes, and fostering a collaborative, solution-focused team culture.
Requirements
- With a sharp eye for detail, a solid foundational knowledge of garment construction, and a solutions-driven mindset, you’ll help ensure every product meets On’s high standards for performance, quality, fit, durability, and innovation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Engineering, Sportswear Development, or a related technical field. 2+ years of
- experience in apparel development, ideally with an exposure to performance apparel, technical sportswear, or athlete-focused product.
- Good foundational knowledge of garment construction, basic pattern understanding, materials, and fit.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM systems, and Microsoft Office tools.
- Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
Additional details
- As a Junior Apparel Developer at On, you will play an active role in bringing high-performance apparel to life, contributing to innovative products that meet the demands of elite athletes and the next generation of performance consumers.
- You’ll support the end-to-end development process across seasonal collections and special projects, collaborating closely with Design, Materials, Innovation, and Sourcing teams.
- You will join a small, agile development team focused on delivering world-class performance apparel.
- Working closely alongside a Senior Apparel Developer and Lead Developer, you will receive direct mentorship and hands-on guidance while taking responsibility for specific product areas.
- This provides a unique opportunity to accelerate your technical expertise, build your product knowledge, and contribute meaningfully to some of On's most innovative performance projects.
- This role requires an effective communicator who is eager to learn, capable of managing assigned projects efficiently, and deeply passionate about developing technically advanced performance apparel. Your Mission:
- Apply foundational construction techniques and seek technical solutions that meet design intent, performance requirements, fit standards, cost targets, and sustainability goals.
- Help execute fit, wear testing, and quality standards across assigned product ranges, ensuring products perform reliably under intended use conditions.
- Actively participate in fit sessions, bringing a strong standard of execution, technical curiosity, and growing competitor awareness.
- Partner with the Materials Developer to select and source materials that enhance performance, comfort, durability, and athlete experience.