In Short
As the Senior Lead Innovation Concept Designer, you will spearhead the creation of groundbreaking concepts and products tailored for high-performance athletes, while advancing On's sustainability objectives. In this design lead role within the Innovation Design team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of On’s pinnacle performance products and technologies. By fostering forward-thinking innovation, you will guide a talented team of designers and collaborate seamlessly across functions to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Your Mission
- Lead the Innovation Concept Design team, establishing the direction and vision for On’s future running product design and technology platforms.
- Drive innovation from concept to final delivery, overseeing multiple projects and ensuring a seamless transition to other teams.
- Collaborate closely with On’s world-class athletes and the sports science team to integrate data-driven design and insights into the product development process.
- Shape the design vision by mentoring fellow designers and providing leadership across various design projects.
- Spearhead the development of new concepts using advanced prototyping, mock-ups, and 2D/3D tools, ensuring alignment with innovation goals.
- Facilitate collaboration with Europe- and Asia-based development teams to create functional, performance-driven, and scalable innovation solutions.
- Streamline workflows by utilizing digital tools to accelerate the design process and enhance manufacturing capabilities.
- Represent the innovation design team in cross-functional meetings.
- Travel to Asia and Europe 2-4 times a year to engage with development centers, ensuring alignment and progress across all stakeholders.
Your Story
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in product/industrial design or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in global innovation teams, including at least 3 years in a leadership role delivering world-class performance products.
- Proven track record of pushing the boundaries of product design and innovation, along with the ability to lead and inspire a team.
- Deep understanding of performance products, athlete insights, and data-driven design approaches, with the skill to translate these into functional, scalable product designs.
- Expertise in advanced materials and manufacturing processes, including proficiency in 2D/3D design tools and prototyping techniques.
- Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills, capable of influencing cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Comfortable navigating complex projects, managing timelines, and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
About the Team
You will be part of the Innovation Design Studio, collaborating with an international team of experts, developers, and engineers across various disciplines to design and develop the most advanced products and technologies at On. Our mission is to deliver breakthrough innovation and design by leveraging state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies and design tools. This team is specifically focused on creating exciting long-term innovation solutions that align with athlete performance and sustainability goals. To truly disrupt this space, we rethink how our products are made from the ground up, seamlessly integrating design and technology to unlock new opportunities.
Application Process
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.