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

Job Opportunity: Senior Print and Graphics Designer

We are seeking a talented senior-level print and graphics designer who is passionate about color, storytelling, and innovation in performance apparel. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping the visual language of our collections, focusing on everything from bold athlete-led statements to sophisticated commercial executions. You will lead the seasonal graphic and print direction across various categories, guiding projects from concept through to final production while collaborating closely with global design, development, and materials teams.

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 stories 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 all 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.
• Partner with suppliers throughout the entire production process, providing strike-off feedback while ensuring color accuracy and print consistency across vendors.
• Research and implement new print and application techniques to drive 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 by 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 fashion and sportswear, 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 in leading design direction and collaborating effectively 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 presenting creative direction to 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 become part of the highly creative Apparel Design Team located in Zurich. The Apparel Design team is integrated within the Global Design Studio, responsible for all of On’s groundbreaking product designs. This includes Apparel Design, Accessories Design, Design Direction, Footwear Design, and Innovation Design. All designers work in close collaboration with Developers, Product Managers, and the Innovation team, collectively striving to fulfill On’s mission of igniting the power of the human spirit through movement.

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