1412 - Senior Lead - Art Director (Brand Assets – Athlete & Editorial)

On Holding
London, Zurich
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Content & Editorial (Writing/Editing)Experience: 8+ yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Collaboration","Communication","Problem-solving","Resource planning"]

Shape On’s athlete storytelling and commercial editorial imagery within the Brand Assets team. You’ll lead art direction end-to-end, translating strategy into distinctive visual outputs across photography, film, motion, and emerging formats. Own projects from concept and casting through final delivery, establish visual and casting standards, and partner with production and external creatives. Help evolve On’s identity through bold, craft-focused image-making that supports clear brand and business needs.

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1412 - Senior Lead - Art Director (Brand Assets – Athlete & Editorial)

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Job Summary

Shape On’s athlete storytelling and commercial editorial imagery within the Brand Assets team. You’ll lead art direction end-to-end, translating strategy into distinctive visual outputs across photography, film, motion, and emerging formats. Own projects from concept and casting through final delivery, establish visual and casting standards, and partner with production and external creatives. Help evolve On’s identity through bold, craft-focused image-making that supports clear brand and business needs.
Location: London, Zurich
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Content & Editorial (Writing/Editing)
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead art direction across athlete storytelling and commercial editorial projects.
  • •Translate strategy into clear visual outputs across film, photography, and motion.
  • •Create athlete-first narratives connecting performance with culture and lifestyle.
  • •Establish and apply visual and casting standards across all projects.
  • •Own projects end-to-end and partner with production and external creative partners through final delivery.

Key Requirements

  • •8+ years of art direction experience within a global brand or agency.
  • •A strong portfolio spanning sport, lifestyle, fashion, and culture with clear storytelling and craft.
  • •Confidence leading shoots end to end (casting, location, visual tone, and final output).
  • •Deep knowledge of digital storytelling, ecommerce content, and omnichannel creative ecosystems.
  • •Comfort working across motion, film, CGI, and new media formats, guiding teams through delivery.
Experience:8+ yearsSportLifestyleFashionCultureEcommerce
Skills:LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solvingResource planning
Languages:English

Company Brief

On Holding
Designs, manufactures, and sells performance running shoes, apparel, and accessories under the On brand. Combines Swiss engineering and innovation with lifestyle design to serve runners and athletes globally through retail and direct-to-consumer channels.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
Founded: 2010
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