Senior Lead - Footwear Design, Performance Running

On Holding
Zurich
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Experience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Mentoring","Strategic thinking","Prototyping"]

Own the end-to-end design process for performance running footwear, turning athlete insights and biomechanical data into production-ready products. Build a cross-functional network across innovation, product strategy, and engineering, mentor and scale the design team, and create technology-infused designs with a premium aesthetic. Communicate design narratives through prototypes and visuals, collaborate with teams in Zurich and Vietnam, and present concepts to executive stakeholders.

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On Holding
On Holding
1 month ago

Senior Lead - Footwear Design, Performance Running

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end design process for performance running footwear, turning athlete insights and biomechanical data into production-ready products. Build a cross-functional network across innovation, product strategy, and engineering, mentor and scale the design team, and create technology-infused designs with a premium aesthetic. Communicate design narratives through prototypes and visuals, collaborate with teams in Zurich and Vietnam, and present concepts to executive stakeholders.
Location: Zurich
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Direct the end-to-end design process for performance running footwear, from concept through production-ready product.
  • •Build a cross-functional network to steer the category’s performance and expression toward the future.
  • •Mentor and elevate the design team, helping structure and scale creative talent.
  • •Drive technology-infused, athlete-driven product creation that merges technical performance with a premium design aesthetic.
  • •Present design concepts and narratives to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to influence brand positioning and strategy.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
  • •8+ years of experience designing performance footwear in running or sportswear.
  • •Advanced 2D/3D skills using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, and Blender (or equivalent).
  • •Strong understanding of performance materials such as engineered composites, advanced knits, and technical textiles.
  • •A portfolio showing leadership on products with both technical validation and commercial resonance.
Experience:8+ yearsSportswearPerformance footwearRunning
Education:Bachelor's in Industrial Design, Product Design (or related field)
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipMentoringStrategic thinkingPrototyping
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Adobe Creative SuiteRhinoBlenderAI-assisted tools2D 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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