Head of Creative Store Design Zürich, ZH, CH Posted

Position: Head of Creative Store Design Zürich, ZH, CH Flexible Location Posted a day ago
Location: Zürich

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09/27/2026

Function:
Marketing### At a Glance As the fastest-growing global sportswear brand reaching millions of movers, On is leading the way in building authentic community connections through immersive, premium physical environments and next-generation retail spaces. We are looking for a Head of Store Design Creative to chart the course and set the strategic creative direction for On’s global retail touchpoints. In this role, you will lead a high-performing creative team and drive the end-to-end design concept development of DTCr and DMS/FMS (Distributor/Franchise) formats across all global regions.

On is a brand built around movement that celebrates the human spirit in everything we do, and the Retail Design team plays a central role in simplifying spatial complexity and translating our brand vision into inspiring spaces that ignite the human spirit through movement.### Your Mission
* Set the overarching strategic design direction and pipeline across all DTCr formats - from flagship experiences to outlets - ensuring a unified, premium brand aesthetic worldwide.
* Lead the development, evolution, and global dissemination of Retail Design Playbooks and next-generation 4.0 spatial toolboxes.
* Oversee the end-to-end creative workstream from site analysis through schematic sign-off across global rollout projects.
* Steer the seamless integration of visual merchandising campaigns, digital technologies, and sustainable design standards into physical retail environments.
* Partner closely with Real Estate, Development, and regional construction teams to ensure spatial feasibility, budget alignment, and smooth schematic hand-offs.
* Collaborate with Retail Operations, Merchandising, and Retail Excellence to align physical layouts with commercial productivity, customer flow, and operational SOPs.
* Direct external design agencies, local architects, and franchise partners to uphold On's design standards and deliver design packages adhering to the global stakeholder review and approval process.
* Direct, inspire, and mentor a high-performing global and regional design team, leveraging intentional delegation and active Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to foster career growth.### Your Story
* Professional experience in spatial, architectural, or retail concept design, with a proven track record of creating premium physical brand environments.
* Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing creative and technical design teams in a fast-paced, multi-market environment.
* Real expertise in end-to-end retail concept development, transforming vacant spaces into benchmark-quality environments through innovative spatial planning and fixture programs.
* Advanced proficiency in architectural and spatial visualisation tools, including AutoCAD/Archicad, Sketch Up, and Adobe Creative Suite.
* Strong understanding of commercial and construction feasibility, building codes, accessibility regulations, and landlord criteria.
* Proven track record in global design program management, utilising tools like Smartsheet to direct workflows, schedules, and RACIs across high-volume rollouts.
* Demonstrated success collaborating with cross-functional leaders across Operations, Visual Merchandising, and Development, breaking down silos to solve complex spatial constraints.
* Exceptional visual and verbal narrative skills, with the ability to inspire diverse stakeholders and make strategic decisions that balance design integrity with commercial performance.### Your Team We’re the spatial visionaries who turn empty spaces into immersive worlds of movement, the craftspeople obsessing over every…