Lead - Apparel Testing

Zurich, SwitzerlandOn-site

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Responsibilities

Command the Validation Strategy: Define and execute rigorous testing strategies across durability, comfort, and performance, taking charge of specialized testing programs. You will identify testing
Integrate consumer insights, scientific expertise, and performance analysis into standardized, evidence-based product evaluations.
Drive Confident Decisions: Translate complex testing results into powerful insights that enable confident decision-making and elevate product excellence across the organization.
Influence Product Creation: Conduct hands-on performance testing, directly presenting key findings and improvement recommendations to critical stakeholders.
Deliver benchmarking and competitor insights to spot opportunities for true innovation and product differentiation in the global sports arena.
Build the Testing Ecosystem: Establish highly efficient testing processes, timelines, and feedback loops aligned seamlessly with Product Creation calendars.
Set up high-energy testing events and initiatives to drive deep engagement within the testing community.

You possess a deep understanding of specialized, high-performance sports apparel and accessories, and know how to balance scientific testing rigor with real-world, human-centric feedback.
experience in a field focused on the human
experience with a product or service. We are excited to hear from candidates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to:
Biomechanics or Kinesiology

Product Testing is the voice of the athlete and the consumer at On. We ensure every product delivers a premium, high-performance
experience by combining scientific rigor with real-world insight.
As Apparel and Accessories Testing Lead, you will be responsible for validating products from development through to market, focusing on specialized, high performance sport categories.
You’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and act as a key partner across Design, Development, Materials, and Strategy to ensure excellence in the wearing
experience including comfort, durability, and performance. Your mission
requirements based on product briefs and target consumers, confidently owning the end-to-end testing process.
Uncover the Truth in Data: Lead qualitative and quantitative apparel and accessories testing, perception studies, and real-world validation to ensure our products reflect authentic athlete and consumer needs.
You will analyze performance and durability data, including behavior and attitudinal insights, developing clear reports for project stakeholders.
You will actively build and maintain a dynamic tester network of agile, high-performance athletes that supports both everyday testing needs and urgent project timelines.
Elevate Operations: Work seamlessly with testing systems and databases to ensure accurate, high-quality data and optimized reporting flows.