Senior Specialist in Apparel Graphics & Print Design / Senior Specialistess in Apparel Graphics & Print Design

In Short

We are seeking a senior-level print and graphics designer who shares our passion for color, storytelling, and innovation in performance apparel. This role is crucial in shaping the visual language of our collections—ranging from bold, athlete-led statements to refined commercial executions. As a key creative contributor, you will drive the seasonal graphic and print direction across various categories, overseeing the process from concept to final production while collaborating closely with global design, development, and materials teams. You will blend a contemporary aesthetic with a thorough understanding of process and production, leading initiatives that harmonize creativity, sustainability, and precision.

Your Mission

• Define and execute the seasonal print and graphic direction for apparel collections in collaboration with the Head of Apparel Design and Creative Direction.
• Lead concept development, research, and trend exploration—translating cultural, color, and material trends into innovative graphic narratives for performance and lifestyle products.
• Create original all-over prints, placement graphics, trims, and embellishments, from hand-drawn concepts to digital artwork.
• Develop commercial take-downs from pinnacle athlete collections to ensure brand cohesion across tiers.
• Oversee tech pack creation, ensuring color separations, repeats, and placement details are production-ready and accurate.
• Utilize CLO 3D / V-Stitcher to visualize artwork placement, scale, and proportion on garments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Managers, Development, Merchandising, and Fabric teams to deliver market-relevant designs that meet both technical and cultural needs.
• Engage with suppliers throughout the entire production process, providing strike-off feedback and ensuring color accuracy and print consistency across vendors.
• Research and implement new print and application techniques, driving innovation in sustainability and material efficiency.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the brand’s graphic identity, ensuring alignment between performance and style narratives.
• Mentor junior designers, sharing best practices in design process, production accuracy, and creative exploration.

Your Story

• BA or equivalent in Textile Design, Graphic Design, or Surface Design.
• 7+ years of experience in print and graphic design within the fashion and sportswear industry, with a proven ability to translate creative concepts into technically sound, high-impact products.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and working knowledge of CLO 3D / V-Stitcher.
• Strong understanding of print techniques, color separations, grading, and material applications for both luxury and performance contexts.
• A keen eye for color, composition, and brand storytelling.
• Experience leading design direction and collaborating across categories and teams.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver sustainable design innovations and reduce waste through print engineering or process refinement.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, comfortable sharing creative direction with senior stakeholders.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and proactive in managing multiple seasonal timelines.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.

About the Team

You will be part of the highly creative Apparel Design Team based in Zurich. This team is embedded in the Global Design Studio, responsible for all of On’s disruptive product designs. It encompasses Apparel Design, Accessories Design, Design Direction, Footwear Design, and Innovation Design. All designers collaborate closely with Developers, Product Managers, and Innovation, working together to fulfill On’s purpose of igniting the power of the human spirit through movement.

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