Head of 3D Product Design

On is looking for a visionary Head of 3D Product Design with a strong background in footwear, a deep understanding of product design, advanced expertise in 3D modeling, and a relentless curiosity for emerging technologies and tools. In this role, you will lead a team of 3D specialists and visual explorers, push the boundaries of digital design and drive the shift from traditional workflows to cutting‑edge, 3D‑and‑computationally‑powered ways of working. Your Mission Build up, and grow a team of 3D modeling, rendering and visualization experts, ensuring close collaboration with all other designers to deliver outstanding work from early explorations and conceptual design all the way to production‑ready 3D data sets. Be an integral part of the design studio, continuously pushing the visual and technical boundaries of On’s products. Inspire, coach and upskill individuals and teams to build the future‑fit design capabilities required to lead in an ever‑evolving digital landscape. Drive the shift from 2D to 3D by integrating AI, computational design, and simulation tools defining On’s future design workflows and boosting creativity, efficiency and impact. Take ownership of the realistic digital representation of materials in virtual prototypes including the scanning and processing of digital materials ensuring visual and physical accuracy. Help to further minimize the need for physical samples and reduce development timelines, enabling the team to invest more time in creative design exploration. Scale 3D pilot initiatives into robust and reliable workflows used across the design organization, continuously optimizing the way we work for long‑term success. Act as a critical link between internal teams in Zurich and Asia, as well as across cross‑functional pods such as Development, Engineering, IT, and Operations, ensuring smooth alignment throughout the entire footwear creation process from concept to the production interface including Digital Twin creation for AR/VR applications and marketing assets. Develop a holistic understanding of the digital landscape of our product organization and drive and implement this strategy together with cross‑functional partners. Your story Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, 3D Animation, Game Design, or a related field with a strong focus on 3D and digital design. 7-10 years of experience in high‑level design environments, with a strong portfolio of visual and performance product solutions. Proven experience leading teams and/or large‑scale projects in agile environments. Deep expertise in 2D and 3D tools, from sketching to modeling to rendering to computational design. Passion for performance products and a deep connection to the world of sports and movement. Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Fluent in English (spoken and written). About the Team You will work in the design studio with an international team of designers across different disciplines, designing and developing the most advanced products and technologies. We deliver Innovation and Design by leveraging state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing technologies and design tools. This team envisions and develops the most exciting long‑term innovative solutions into high‑level product concepts across all our product verticals that are driven by Athlete Performance, the Fashion World, consumer insights, Sustainability goals and more. To be truly disruptive in this space this team rethinks the ways we make our products from the ground up and we seamlessly integrate 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr