On is a place that is centered around growth and progress, offering an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically, stay active, learn, explore, and innovate.
Your tasks
- Lead material direction and deliver innovative, commercially successful products
- Guide teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders at multiple levels
- Drive responsible material strategies at scale with a deep commitment to sustainability
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design, Product Design, or a related field
- 8–10+ years of experience in footwear or performance product design, with deep expertise in Material Design
- Proven track record of leading material direction
- Strong expertise in material construction, manufacturing processes, and performance requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Strategic mindset with the ability to connect creative vision to business impact
- Advanced proficiency in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, PLM); 3D capabilities are a strong plus
- Deep commitment to sustainability
- Strong understanding of competitive landscape, consumer insights, and market dynamics
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus
What the company offers
- Supportive, team-oriented atmosphere
- Access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being
About the company
On is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a fair and inclusive work environment, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.