On Senior Lead

Job Details We are looking for a visionary and hands-on Senior Lead of Computational Design to drive the future of digitally powered product creation. In this role, you will combine deep expertise in computational design with a strategic mindset to lead, position and inspire a team of experts. You’ll work closely with the Innovation and Footwear Design teams to build new digital generative capabilities, streamline design processes, and contribute to the development of On’s most cutting-edge products and technologies.Your Mission • Build and grow a team of computational design experts, ensuring close collaboration with designers and cross-functional partners to deliver outstanding work - from early explorations and conceptual design all the way to production-ready 3D datasets.• 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 develop the future-fit design capabilities needed to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.• Use computational design skills to create pioneering product concepts that set new standards for performance and innovation - while pushing the future of digital manufacturing and automation in the industry.• Inspire and embed computational design capabilities across all product functions, driving creativity, efficiency, and innovation.• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in computational design tools and digital fabrication technologies to enhance the footwear design process.• Implement parametric and algorithmic design principles to build adaptable design systems, enabling customizable and easily adjustable solutions.Your Story • 7-10 years of experience in high-level design environments, with a strong portfolio of computational design and performance product solutions.• Proven experience leading teams and large-scale projects in agile environments.• Deep expertise in computational design as well as 2D and 3D tools - from early explorations to production-ready 3D datasets.• Good understanding of traditional manufacturing processes in high-performance footwear (a plus).• An innovative mindset with a strong drive to push the boundaries of footwear design.• Ability to work independently under deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously, combining creative thinking with engineering problem-solving skills.• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.Meet 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.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.