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In short
As the Head of Product Development at On, you will lead the global Product Development function across Apparel, setting the long-term vision and strategy for how we turn creative ideas into best-in-class, performance-driven, and commercially successful products. You'll be responsible for building and scaling the systems, teams, and partnerships that enable On to deliver both technical excellence and long-term business impact - from margin achievement and sustainability, to innovation integration and team growth. This is a senior leadership role requiring a visionary mindset, deep product expertise, and strong organisational leadership. You will act as a key thought partner to Design, Product Management, Sourcing, and Innovation - translating On's brand ambition into technical and scalable reality.
Your story
14+ years of experience in apparel product development, with significant time spent in senior leadership roles overseeing multi-category or global teams. Proven success in building and implementing long-term product and team strategies in alignment with broader business or brand goals. Strong track record in translating creative design into high-quality, commercially successful products, especially within technical or performance-driven apparel. Deep understanding of fit engineering, construction, costing, manufacturing, and product lifecycle management. Experience leading organizations to meet or exceed sustainability and innovation targets, with a strong understanding of sustainable materials, supply chain practices, and compliance standards. Inspirational people leader with a history of building and scaling teams, developing leaders, and nurturing inclusive, values-driven cultures. Commercially savvy, with experience owning margin targets and development strategies across multiple seasons and categories. Skilled cross-functional collaborator with the ability to influence at all levels-from tactical execution to executive strategy. Strong communicator with the ability to simplify complexity, foster alignment, and drive organizational clarity. Fluent in English; additional languages (particularly Mandarin or German) are a plus. Willingness to travel globally as needed to support team and supplier operations.
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