Head of Product Development (Lifestyle)

• Define and implement the long-term strategy for Apparel Product Development- ensuring alignment with brand vision, business goals, and product creation needs across categories and collections
• Lead and evolve the global Apparel Development team, overseeing multiple layers of leadership and creating the environment, tools, and structure needed for sustainable, high-performance delivery
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Product, Design, Innovation, Materials, Sourcing, and Operations to enable seamless, efficient, and forward-thinking product creation
• Ensure commercial readiness and scalability of the apparel portfolio, championing product execution that meets margin, quality, and innovation goals
• Translate creative direction into executable product frameworks, ensuring collections are technically sound, fit-accurate, and financially viable without compromising brand identity
• Own the execution of On’s sustainability targets within Product Development, embedding circular design principles, sustainable material usage, and responsible construction methods into processes and practices
• Be a strong commercial and technical voice at the leadership table, ensuring product development decisions are rooted in business reality while enabling creative ambition and future growth
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent, building an inclusive, high-performing team culture that supports personal and professional growth at all levels
• Develop future leaders within the development team, with succession planning, mentoring, and coaching as part of the leadership DNA
• Monitor industry, technology, and supply chain trends to ensure the team and processes remain ahead of the curve, scalable, and ready for the future
• Foster a culture of curiosity, accountability, and resilience, helping the team navigate ambiguity, scale with clarity, and collaborate with trust

• 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
• Willingness to travel globally as needed to support team and supplier operations

additional languages (particularly Mandarin or German) are a plus

• environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate
• supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being