In Short
We’re seeking a senior-level print and graphics designer with a passion for color, storytelling, and innovation in performance apparel. In this key creative role, you will help shape the visual language of our collections—from bold athlete-led statements to refined commercial pieces. You will drive the seasonal graphic and print direction across various categories, working from concept to final production and collaborating closely with design, development, and materials teams globally.
Your insights will fuse a contemporary aesthetic with a deep understanding of processes and production, leading projects that merge 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 stories for both performance and lifestyle products.
- Create original all-over prints, placement graphics, trims, and embellishments, evolving from hand-drawn concepts to digital artwork.
- Develop commercial take-downs from pinnacle athlete collections to ensure brand cohesion across different tiers.
- Own 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 designs that are both market-relevant and technically sound.
- Engage with suppliers throughout the 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 by sharing best practices in design processes, production accuracy, and creative exploration.
Your Story
- BA or equivalent degree in Textile Design, Graphic Design, or Surface Design.
- 7+ years of experience in print and graphic design within the fashion and sportswear sectors, with a proven ability to translate creative concepts into high-impact products.
- Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and a working knowledge of CLO 3D / V-Stitcher.
- Strong understanding of print techniques, color separations, grading, and material applications for luxury and performance contexts.
- A sharp eye for color, composition, and brand storytelling.
- Experience leading design direction and collaborating across teams and categories.
- Proven track record of delivering sustainable design innovations and reducing waste through print engineering or process refinement.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills—capable of sharing creative direction with senior stakeholders.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and proactive in managing multiple seasonal timelines.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
About the Team
You will be a vital part of the highly creative Apparel Design Team based in Zurich. Our team is embedded 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 collaborate closely with Developers, Product Managers, and Innovation teams to work towards On’s purpose of igniting the power of the human spirit through movement.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.