Descripción
In short As the Head of 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 Senior Director of Material and collaborate closely with Apparel Design, Product Management, and Development Leads. Your Mission 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 as the world’s most premium sports brand and premium quality standards. Continuously feed a pipeline of material concepts for design. 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. Your story Experience: You have 10+ years