Apparel Design & Collaborations Lead (Halo Capsules)

On; Zürich; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

On is seeking a Head of Apparel Design – Special Projects & Collaborations to lead the creative vision for limited-edition capsules and brand partnerships. You will bridge external guest creators with On’s internal design teams, delivering culturally resonant and performance-driven apparel.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in sportswear, luxury, or streetwear, a strong portfolio of co-branded capsules, and proven leadership in fast-paced development cycles. Fluent English required.

Qualifications

• Requires a higher education degree in Fashion, Apparel, or Industrial Design.
• 8+ years of progressive design experience in sportswear, luxury fashion, or streetwear.
• Strong portfolio of launched co-branded capsules or collaboration projects.
• Direct people management experience leading agile design teams.
• Deep understanding of global fashion and subcultures; fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design strategy and visual narrative for special apparel projects.
• Oversee end-to-end capsule delivery from concept to runway/drop assets.
• Collaborate with external brands, artists, and athletes while aligning with internal teams.
• Drive halo product strategy to build brand equity and inspiration for inline collections.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Creative direction

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic brand partnerships

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Apparel/Industrial Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

3D apparel software

PLM tools

Job description

On is seeking a Head of Apparel Design – Special Projects & Collaborations to lead the creative vision for limited-edition capsules and brand partnerships. You will bridge external guest creators with On’s internal design teams, delivering culturally resonant and performance-driven apparel.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in sportswear, luxury, or streetwear, a strong portfolio of co-branded capsules, and proven leadership in fast-paced development cycles. Fluent English required.