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Senior Lead - Apparel Materials Development

Switzerland, Zurich · Job Posted January 23, 2026
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As the Senior Lead Materials Development for Lifestyle, Collabs, and Special Projects in Apparel you will be a key driver of material excellence for our diverse apparel, In our lifestyle product ranges. Your expertise will directly influence apparel design, aesthetic and product quality. You will inspire cross-functional teams with a strategic vision, championing ambitious, sustainable solutions aligned with ON Running's brand identity. This role requires a proactive and entrepreneurial developer who thrives on challenges and is passionate about material aesthetics, premium quality and authentic sustainability.

Job Responsibility

  • Guide, Curate and develop a premium material palette
  • Manage material development from initial design brief to product commercialization handoff
  • Drive Sustainability & implement innovation
  • Manage upfront material price, and lead time with suppliers
  • Act as a key partner to all product creation stakeholders, including Design, Product Management, Development, Testing, and Sales

Requirements

  • 10+ years of global experience in apparel, material development, or a related industry, with a strong focus on lifestyle and fashion product
  • Extensive knowledge of materials and trim, natural and synthetic fiber types, wovens, knits, insulation and print techniques
  • Experience developing directional material franchises with global suppliers
  • Strong eye for product aesthetics, a deep awareness of industry trends, and the ability to think and act strategically
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with internal and external partners globally and present complex information effectively
  • Highly attentive to detail and skilled in project management, able to balance creative direction with organization in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with global material sourcing and development, including travel to key manufacturing hubs, trade fairs and global sourcing offices

What we offer

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