In short

• As a Senior Specialist - Innovation Concept Designer, you will create groundbreaking concepts and products for high-performance athletes while advancing On’s sustainability goals. Working in a collaborative environment, you’ll shape the future direction of our pinnacle performance product and technologies through Innovation and Design
• Be a key member of the Innovation Design team, pushing the limits of On’s future product design and technology platforms
• Lead projects from concept to final delivery or transition to other teams
• Collaborate closely with On’s world-class athletes and the sport science team to drive data-driven design and innovation
• Utilize your design skills to refine and co-create On’s design vision
• Develop new concepts using mock-ups, advanced prototyping, renderings and 2D/3D tools
• Work closely with development teams in Europe and Asia to create functional, performance-driven proof of concepts and products
• Innovate new workflows and leverage digital tools to accelerate prototyping and manufacturing
• Travel to Asia and Europe 2-4 times per year to collaborate with development centers

Your story

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in product/industrial design or a related field
• 5 + years of experience in global innovation teams delivering performance footwear products
• A creative mindset with a strong drive to push the boundaries of product design and innovation
• Strong interest in performance products, athlete insights and data with the ability to translate them into functional product concepts
• Expertise in data-driven design approaches and deep knowledge in manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D software, sketching and mock-up creation
• Strong communication and presentation skills, thriving in cross-functional team environments
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

You will work in the Innovation Design Studio with an international team of experts, developers, engineers across different disciplines, designing and developing the most advanced products and technologies at On. We deliver breakthrough Innovation and Design by leveraging state of the art manufacturing technologies and design tools. This team is specifically tasked with designing and developing the most exciting long-term innovation solutions into high level product concepts that are driven by Athlete Performance and Sustainability goals. To be truly disruptive in this space this team rethinks the ways our products are made from the ground up and seamlessly integrates design and technology to unlock new opportunities

Just by the banks of the Limmat you’ll find our largest global hub in Zürich West – On Labs – where you can hike up 12 floors through our custom-built spiral trail

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
• Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things

Ready to dig into the details?This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum

Are we a good fit?We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you?No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role