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.

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 and tangible prototypes
• Collaborate closely with On's sport-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 and AI 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

• 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. Automation and robotics knowledge is a plus.
• 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 data driven design approach that translates into highly functional solutions
• Deep knowledge in advanced materials and digital 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.