Senior Lead - Creative, EMEA

On; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the footwear industry seeks a dynamic Creative Leader for the EMEA region to spearhead a new studio team. This role involves developing impactful creative concepts and collaborating with influential retailers to engage the next generation of sneaker culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in creative leadership, a passion for storytelling, and a deep understanding of modern streetwear.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Personal self-care access

Team-oriented atmosphere

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience leading creative teams.
• Passionate about modern streetwear and sneaker culture.
• Fluent in English, other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a studio team across design, art direction, and copy.
• Develop creative concepts for the next generation of sneakerheads.
• Collaborate with retailers and partners for creative excellence.

Skills

Creativity

Storytelling

Team Leadership

Cultural Awareness

Presentation Skills

Job description

On believes in the power of storytelling. We’re on a mission to ignite the human spirit through movement, staying true to our deep roots in running while growing our relevance with those who move in other ways.

Now we are looking for a dynamic creative leader for the EMEA region who will approach every story with an open mind and a strategic eye to create and inspire work that is disruptive, effective and culturally impactful. The role will require breadth, spearheading conceptual creativity across EMEA while leading a brand new regional studio team packed with talent across design, art direction, copy and studio management. Much of the work will be co-creating campaigns with the biggest and most influential retailers in EMEA, speaking to the next generation defining the future of streetwear and sneaker culture across the region. The channels will be varied, from social and influencers to retail and experiential. We are especially interested in meeting people with diverse lived and professional experiences, perspectives, and approaches.

Your Mission

1. Level up our creative output across the region, bringing stories to life with craft and flair.
2. Develop creative concepts that resonate with the next generation of European sneakerheads.
3. Lead and mentor a studio team across design, art direction, copy and studio management.
4. Think internationally, with a team based in Zurich and London, and audiences across EMEA.
5. Shape creative solutions across channels, from social and OOH to retail and e-commerce.
6. Collaborate with retailers, agencies and other partners in the pursuit of creative excellence.
7. Partner with commercial teams to transform business problems into creative solutions.

Your Story

1. Typically around 5-10 years relevant or transferable experience leading creative teams - most likely at agencies, media companies or brands.
2. You are passionate about creativity and telling compelling stories from unexpected angles.
3. You are dialled into what is driving modern streetwear and sneaker culture across EMEA.
4. You have a connection to, and affinity for, the communities and cities behind this culture.
5. You know internet culture and are familiar with the social, influencer and creator landscapes.
6. You have excellent presentation skills and like working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial way.
7. You care more about getting to the right creative solution than you do about ego.
8. You have knowledge of cities across the UK, Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands.
9. You have a clear affinity and connection with running, sport, movement or wellbeing.
10. You are fluent in English - other languages (and experiences) are a plus.

We’re more interested in the skills, mindset, and creative leadership you bring than in how many years you’ve spent in a specific role or industry. So if the above resonates with you, please feel empowered to apply.

Meet The Team

This role can be based in either Zurich or London and you will sit at the intersection of several incredible teams packed with passionate people based primarily in those locations. The EMEA Brand Studio team brings our stories to life, which requires collaboration across the company. On is a Swiss company with a stunning local hub in Zurich and rapidly growing teams in London, EMEA and beyond. The work will be hybrid and flexible, with some travel to Zurich, London, Paris, Berlin, Milan and other cities in the EMEA region.

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.