In short

At ON, we believe that by creating exciting, disruptive and purposeful products, design can be decisive to shape the future of running footwear.We are seeking a curious and passionate designer to join our Running footwear design team at the ON HQ in Zurich. This role offers the amazing opportunity to be involved in the entire product creation process, from initial concept until signing-off the final product. To excel in this role you need a strong background in Computational Design with an expertise in product design, parametric & algorithmic design strategies and advanced computational modeling. As a key member of our FTW design team, you will collaborate closely with our innovation and development teams to evolve and design integrative computational processes for the generation, evaluation and fabrication of performance-oriented models, with a particular focus on digital/robotic fabrication, streamline the product design processes, and ultimately design innovative products. Your mission will be to leverage your expertise in 2D and 3D software design tools to drive ground-breaking product design, while inspiring and implementing computational design tools across the Running product range.

Your Mission

• Collaborate with the RnD team to develop innovative running footwear concepts that align with ON’s brand identity and performance standards.
• Use your expertise of computational design tools to help design ground-breaking product
• Utilize parametric, algorithmic and generative modeling techniques to create and optimize 3D models of footwear designs
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in computational design tools and CNC machining technologies to enhance the footwear design process
• Conduct research and gather insights on market trends, materials, and technologies to inform your design decisions.
• Create detailed sketches, 2D & 3D renderings and physical mockups to communicate and validate your design ideas effectively.
• Work closely with the development, engineering and strategy teams to ensure your designs meet the performance and consumer needs.
• Contribute to the overall design team’s creative process by bringing fresh and disruptive ideas and perspectives to your colleagues
• Maintain awareness of industry & design trends and competitor products to stay ahead in the market.
• Present design concepts and progress updates to internal stakeholders and management.