Innovation Design Lead - Football Footwear & Tech

ON.com LLC; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

On is seeking an Innovation Concept Designer in Zürich to lead future-defining concepts and technologies for football footwear and performance products. You’ll own end-to-end concept creation, partner with sports science and engineering, and drive data-driven design across global teams.

You will apply advanced 2D/3D design methods, establish modern prototyping workflows, and leverage AI to realize pioneering product concepts. Expect cross‑functional collaboration and travel to Vietnam and Europe.

Qualifications

• You hold a bachelor or master’s degree in product/industrial design and/or design engineering.
• At least 5 years of global experience driving performance-focused products.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a data-driven design approach.
• Strong knowledge of advanced materials and digital manufacturing processes.
• Excellent 3D and prototyping skills with computational design knowledge a plus.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from bold visions through to prototypes and implementation.
• Collaborate with sports science, engineering, and materials teams.
• Shape design vision using multi-dimensional 2D/3D methods.
• Establish modern prototyping workflows and utilize AI tools in creation.
• Collaborate with Zurich- and Vietnam-based teams and travel as needed.

Skills

Product/industrial design

Design engineering

Data-driven design

3D design

Prototyping

AI fluency

English fluency

Education

Bachelor or Master in product/industrial design

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

On is seeking an Innovation Concept Designer in Zürich to lead future-defining concepts and technologies for football footwear and performance products. You’ll own end-to-end concept creation, partner with sports science and engineering, and drive data-driven design across global teams.

You will apply advanced 2D/3D design methods, establish modern prototyping workflows, and leverage AI to realize pioneering product concepts. Expect cross‑functional collaboration and travel to Vietnam and Europe.