Senior Apparel Developer: Premium Fit & Innovation

ON.com LLC; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

On seeks a Senior Apparel Developer to turn bold ideas into high-performance, premium apparel. You will lead multi-layered styles, ensure fit and design intent, and mentor junior developers while coordinating with Design, Sourcing, and Manufacturing across locations.

You will shape construction methods, materials, testing standards, and partner with vendors and global teams to deliver technically robust, commercially viable products for global markets and flagship stores.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of apparel development experience in lifestyle and performance products.
• Mentor or manage junior talent across teams.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and PLM tools for technical documentation.
• Deep understanding of garment construction, materials, fit, and testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex, premium apparel styles across seasonal collections.
• Drive consistency of construction methods, materials, fit standards, and performance principles across categories.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers to upskill in construction techniques and testing standards.
• Translate design concepts into robust Tech Packs and collaborate with Design, Sourcing, and Manufacturing partners.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Problem solving

Garment construction

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

PLM tools

Job description

On seeks a Senior Apparel Developer to turn bold ideas into high-performance, premium apparel. You will lead multi-layered styles, ensure fit and design intent, and mentor junior developers while coordinating with Design, Sourcing, and Manufacturing across locations.

You will shape construction methods, materials, testing standards, and partner with vendors and global teams to deliver technically robust, commercially viable products for global markets and flagship stores.