Senior Specialist - Footwear Design

On Holding
Zurich
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Experience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Presentation","Creative thinking","Problem-solving","Teamwork"]

Lead and contribute to the design of high-performance footwear for team sports, translating athlete insights, biomechanics and AI-enabled workflows into innovative concepts. Own projects from research through to production, collaborating with design, engineering and manufacturing teams to accelerate concept exploration and final commercialization, while traveling to production partners to finalize prototypes.

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On Holding
On Holding
4 months ago

Senior Specialist - Footwear Design

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Job Summary

Lead and contribute to the design of high-performance footwear for team sports, translating athlete insights, biomechanics and AI-enabled workflows into innovative concepts. Own projects from research through to production, collaborating with design, engineering and manufacturing teams to accelerate concept exploration and final commercialization, while traveling to production partners to finalize prototypes.
Location: Zurich
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own projects across the full design process — from initial research and concept creation through final commercialization.
  • •Translate athlete insights, biomechanical analysis and sport-specific movement patterns into meaningful design solutions that elevate performance on the field.
  • •Develop concepts, mockups, visuals, and high-quality 2D and 3D assets, supporting rapid iteration and clear communication across teams.
  • •Leverage advanced digital workflows including 3D design, computational tools and AI-driven ideation to accelerate concept exploration and innovation.
  • •Collaborate closely with sports engineering, biomechanics and testing teams to validate and refine performance hypotheses.
Travel: Low travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design or a related field.
  • •Proven experience in performance footwear design (3+ years), preferably within team sports or sport performance categories.
  • •Strong understanding of athlete needs, movement patterns and performance requirements within team sports.
  • •Expert skills in sketching and storytelling, combined with strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
  • •Advanced knowledge of 3D design tools such as Maya, ZBrush, Blender, Rhino or similar platforms.
Experience:3+ yearsTeam sportsFootwearSports performance
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationPresentationCreative thinkingProblem-solvingTeamwork
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Adobe Creative SuiteMayaZBrushBlenderRhinoAI-enabled toolsGenerative design3D design

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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