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Senior Lead - Apparel Materials Development (Performance)

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As the Senior Lead Materials Development for Performance 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. You will report to the Head of Apparel Material and collaborate closely with Apparel Design, Product Management, and Development Leads.

Job Responsibility:

  • Guide, Curate and develop a premium material palette: Ensure development material selection enhances the garment's fit, trims, and finishes, aligning with our design and performance identity
  • Manage concept stage through commercialization handoff material development: Manage material development from initial design brief to product commercialization handoff, following calendar and ensuring clear communication with suppliers
  • Drive Sustainability & implement innovation: Work with Head of Apparel Materials, and our innovation and sustainability teams to integrate new preferred materials and commercially ready innovations to inline product
  • Identify and onboard new material partners and liaise with global sourcing to help build a robust and relevant supplier network
  • Financial Acumen: Manage upfront material price, and lead time with suppliers, ensuring alignment with project goals and business objectives
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: 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 performance apparel product
  • Extensive knowledge of materials and trim, natural and synthetic fiber types, wovens, knits, performance finishes, 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, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 23, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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