💼 Full-Time Position

Head of Product Development and Materials

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📍 kreis stabio, tessin, Switzerland
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Location
kreis stabio, Switzerland
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Posted
May 28, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Napapijiri is looking for an exceptional Head of Product Development and Materials to join our Product team based in Stabio, Switzerland.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the apparel development organization, ensuring seasonal brand direction, business priorities, sourcing capabilities, and quality standards are fully aligned.
  • Guide the product creation calendar to consistently deliver against design intent, quality, margin, and timeline expectations.
  • Inspire and lead the team, providing coaching and guidance to drive departmental and brand success.
  • Collaborate closely with leaders in Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Innovation to maximize efficiency in calendar adherence, margin performance, product quality, and delivery outcomes.
  • Shape business growth by developing product category strategies across seasons and channels, aligned with brand objectives.
  • Identify opportunities to expand commercial growth through a compr...