Senior Specialist - Innovation​/Concept Design

In short

The Innovation Concept Designer drives the creation of future‑defining concepts, technologies, and products for elite athletes while accelerating On’s sustainability goals. Fueled by curiosity and a desire to challenge convention, you will envision and shape the industry through game‑changing innovation. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will push the boundaries of performance, leading the end‑to‑end concept creation process to craft the future of On’s footwear and product ecosystem.

• Be a key player of the Innovation Design Studio and push the boundaries of On’s pinnacle design‑ and technology platforms
• Own your projects from bold visions through to successful implementation
• Collaborate closely with On’s world‑class athletes and science teams to elevate data‑driven footwear design and innovation
• Leverage your progressive 2D and 3D design approach to co‑create and co‑define On’s design vision
• Co‑develop advanced prototyping workflows and leverage digital creation tools to bring groundbreaking concepts to life
• Collaborate with our Zurich‑ and Vietnam‑based development teams on crafting best‑in‑class performance‑driven products. You will collaborate with and travel to Vietnam and Europe‑based development centres 2‑4 times a year

• You hold a bachelor or master’s degree in product/industrial design and/or design engineering
• 5+ years of experience working on global innovation teams delivering groundbreaking solutions designed for performance, preferably in footwear
• Curious and entrepreneurial mind with the passion for pushing the boundaries of design and innovation
• Analytic approach – ability to break down complex problems, excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong athlete / data‑driven design approach that translates into highly functional solutions
• Deep knowledge in advanced materials and manufacturing processes, eager to experiment and pioneer new technologies
• Excellent 3D and prototyping skills, computational design knowledge is a plus
• Strong visualisation skills and AI fluency, always exploring the latest tools and effectively embedding them into your creative process
• You thrive in cross‑functional teams of world‑class experts, collaboratively engaging in creative problem solving
• Fluent in English both written and spoken

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.