Senior Specialist - Innovation Concept Design

On; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

On is seeking an Innovation Concept Designer to drive future-defining concepts for elite athletes, accelerating sustainability goals, and shaping On’s footwear and product ecosystem. You will join a multidisciplinary team, own the end-to-end concept creation process from bold visions through tangible prototypes, and collaborate with sport-science teams to push performance.

Using advanced 2D/3D design, AI tools, and digital manufacturing know-how, you will co-develop prototyping workflows with

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in product/industrial design or design engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in global innovation teams delivering groundbreaking solutions.
• Strong data-driven design approach and AI fluency.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Aufgaben

• Own projects from bold visions through to successful implementation and tangible prototypes.
• Collaborate with sport-science teams to elevate data-driven footwear design and innovation.
• Leverage 2D and 3D design approaches to co-create and define On’s design vision.
• Co-develop advanced prototyping workflows and leverage digital creation and AI tools to bring groundbreaking concepts to life.
• Collaborate with Zurich- and Vietnam-based development teams and travel to Europe/Vietnam centers as needed.

Kenntnisse

Industrial design

Design engineering

3D prototyping

AI fluency

Data-driven design

Ausbildung

Bachelor/Master in Design

Tools

CAD (3D)

Computational design tools

AI tools

Jobbeschreibung

In short

The Innovation Concept Designer drives the creation of future-defining concepts, technologies, and products for elite athletes while accelerating On’s sustainability goals. Fueled by curiosity and a desire to challenge convention, you will envision and shape the industry through game-changing innovation. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will push the boundaries of performance, leading the end-to-end concept creation process to craft the future of On’s footwear and product ecosystem.

In short

The Innovation Concept Designer drives the creation of future-defining concepts, technologies, and products for elite athletes while accelerating On’s sustainability goals. Fueled by curiosity and a desire to challenge convention, you will envision and shape the industry through game-changing innovation. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will push the boundaries of performance, leading the end-to-end concept creation process to craft the future of On’s footwear and product ecosystem.

Your mission

• Be a key player of the Innovation Design Studio and push the boundaries of On’s pinnacle design- and technology platforms - Own your projects from bold visions through to successful implementation and tangible prototypes - Collaborate closely with On’s sport-science teams to elevate data driven footwear design and innovation - Leverage your progressive 2D and 3D design approach to co-create and co-define On’s design vision - Co-develop advanced prototyping workflows and leverage digital creation and AI tools to bring groundbreaking concepts to life - Collaborate with our Zurich- and Vietnam based development teams on crafting best in class performance-driven products. - You will collaborate with and travel to Vietnam and Europe based development centres

Your story

• You hold a bachelor or master’s degree in product/industrial design and/or design engineering - 5+ years of experience working on global innovation teams delivering groundbreaking solutions designed for performance. Automation and robotics knowledge is a plus. - Curious and entrepreneurial mind with the passion for pushing the boundaries of design and innovation - Analytic approach – ability to break down complex problems, excellent communication and presentation skills - Strong data driven design approach that translates into highly functional solutions - Deep knowledge in advanced materials and digital manufacturing processes, eager to experiment and pioneer new technologies - Excellent 3D and prototyping skills, computational design knowledge is a plus - Strong visualisation skills and AI fluency, always exploring the latest tools and effectively embedding them into your creative process. - You thrive in cross-functional teams of world class experts, collaboratively engaging in creative problem solving. - Fluent in English both written and spoken

Meet the team

You will work alongside the broader Innovation team consisting of passionate experts, developers and engineers across different disciplines, designing and developing the most advanced products and technologies at On. We deliver breakthrough Innovation and Design by leveraging state of the art manufacturing technologies and computational design tools. This team is specifically tasked with designing and developing the most exciting long-term innovation solutions into high level product concepts that are driven by Athlete Performance and Sustainability goals. To be truly disruptive in this space, this team rethinks the ways our products are made from the ground up and seamlessly integrates design and technology to unlock new opportunities.

What We Offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose. On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.