Senior Lead - Footwear Design

In short

We are excited to offer the position of Footwear Design Senior Lead, within our design team. You will work in a very fast-moving environment where you will help lead and drive the full design and creative process of footwear design, starting from concept research to product briefings for production.

Your Mission

● You will be responsible for the design exploration of a whole shoe family

● You own your projects from design concepts through to final delivery

● You design technology-infused movement-lifestyle products

● You will work on developing concepts, mock-ups, visuals, 2D and 3D files for new projects

● You must have an eye for totally new creation and the vision for new opportunities and creative

avenues

● You must have a great knowledge and understanding about the training industry

● Pushing the boundaries must come naturally to you and the ability to visualize and communicate

your process to key stakeholders

● You will collaborate with our Zurich and Vietnam based development teams on creating functional

and performance-driven products

● Proactively work to understand consumer and future buying/lifestyle habits to inform new ways to

promote the brand this these mindsets

● Keep up to date with various regional requirements and the finite variation in the consumer types

and cultural influences

● Stay on top of relevant, upcoming trends and materials and an understanding of how to infuse

these inspirational avenues with the brand vision and DNA

● You will develop and visualize a strong vision for future products

● You should be a strong communicator, adapt at liaising with key stakeholders and confident

presenting to cross-functional teams

● You enjoy working as a team player and have an open style with sharing and taking on various

points of view

 Your story

 ● Bachelor or master’s degree in product or industrial design or a related field

● Experience working with textiles, knits and engineered materials would be a plus, such as

understanding of the application to footwear design

● Approximately 8 years experience within a similar Footwear Design or relevant industry Design

role

● A curious mind with a strong interest for contemporary footwear, fashion, and design

● Excellent 2D software skills (Adobe CS), 3D software skills are definitely a plus

● A good understanding of AI and how it could cater as a tool in exploration

● Good sketching and mock-up skills

● You should be fearless in terms of new thinking around design

 ● Structured mind, excellent communication and presentation skills

● Excellent time management skills which enable you to work in a fast-moving environment and

handle several projects and seasons at the same time

● Strong interest in working with cross-functional teams – materials, product managers, designers

● Team player and a positive mind

● You enjoy networking across various functions

● Fluent in English both written and spoken, any other language would be a plus

What We Offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.