Head of Apparel Design & Brand Collaborations

ON.com LLC; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

On is seeking a Head of Apparel Design – Special Projects & Collaborations in Zurich to lead the creative vision for capsule collections and brand partnerships. You will bridge guest creators, external brands, and internal teams to deliver culturally resonant, luxury-performance apparel.

The role demands 8+ years of experience, a strong portfolio, and hands-on leadership in fast-paced, non-linear development cycles.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive apparel design experience.
• Proven track record in high-profile collaborations.
• Strong portfolio of co-branded capsules and concept projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative direction for special apparel projects.
• Manage external collaborators, guest designers, and athlete partnerships.
• Oversee end-to-end capsule delivery from concept to runway/drop assets.
• Align cross-functional teams across product, development, sourcing, and GTM.

Skills

Design leadership

External collaborations

Creative direction

Trend forecasting

Communication

Education

Fashion/Design degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

3D apparel software

PLM tools

Draping & prototyping

Job description

On is seeking a Head of Apparel Design – Special Projects & Collaborations in Zurich to lead the creative vision for capsule collections and brand partnerships. You will bridge guest creators, external brands, and internal teams to deliver culturally resonant, luxury-performance apparel.

The role demands 8+ years of experience, a strong portfolio, and hands-on leadership in fast-paced, non-linear development cycles.