Chief Brand Design Systems Architect

On; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

On is seeking a senior Head of Creative, Core Brand Design to own the visual design language and brand systems at a global scale. You will lead a team responsible for brand assets across packaging, retail graphics, guidelines and more, ensuring coherence and recognisability of the On brand.

You will report to the Global Head of Brand Creative and Brand Voice, driving strategy, governance and scalable design systems while partnering with product, retail, digital and marketing teams worldwide.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in brand design, graphic design or creative direction
• 5+ years in senior leadership roles
• Proven track record coaching design teams
• Experience leading design systems for global brands or top-tier agencies
• Strong portfolio showing system-led thinking and governance
• Clear communicator with authority in design decisions
• Fluent in English, written and spoken

Aufgaben

• Own and evolve the core visual design systems for On brand coherence
• Set a bold direction and translate ambition into scalable design systems
• Design, maintain and refine frameworks, guidelines and toolkits
• Empower and coach a high-performing design team
• Lead through others, removing barriers for brand execution
• Ensure visual language scales globally without losing clarity
• Translate creative intent into robust, executable brand systems
• Collaborate with Brand Foundations to implement upstream direction
• Coordinate with product, retail, digital and marketing for consistency across channels
• Protect brand quality and integrity while enabling evolution
• Lead with clarity and rigor, balancing excellence with operational efficiency

Kenntnisse

Brand design leadership

Design systems

Team coaching

Global brand experience

Storytelling through visuals

English communication

Jobbeschreibung

On is seeking a senior Head of Creative, Core Brand Design to own the visual design language and brand systems at a global scale. You will lead a team responsible for brand assets across packaging, retail graphics, guidelines and more, ensuring coherence and recognisability of the On brand.

You will report to the Global Head of Brand Creative and Brand Voice, driving strategy, governance and scalable design systems while partnering with product, retail, digital and marketing teams worldwide.