In Short
On is seeking a visionary Head of 3D Product Design with a strong background in footwear, a deep understanding of product design, and advanced expertise in 3D modeling. This role requires a relentless curiosity for emerging technologies and tools. You will lead a team of 3D specialists and visual explorers, pushing the boundaries of digital design and driving the transition from traditional workflows to cutting-edge, 3D- and computationally-powered processes.
Your Mission
- Build and grow a team of 3D modeling, rendering, and visualization experts, ensuring close collaboration with all designers to deliver outstanding work from early explorations and conceptual design to production-ready 3D data sets.
- Be an integral part of the design studio, continuously pushing the visual and technical boundaries of On’s products.
- Inspire, coach, and upskill individuals and teams to build future-fit design capabilities required to lead in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
- Drive the shift from 2D to 3D by integrating AI, computational design, and simulation tools, defining On’s future design workflows and enhancing creativity, efficiency, and impact.
- Take ownership of the realistic digital representation of materials in virtual prototypes, including the scanning and processing of digital materials to ensure visual and physical accuracy.
- Further minimize the need for physical samples and reduce development timelines, enabling the team to invest more time in creative design exploration.
- Scale 3D pilot initiatives into robust and reliable workflows used across the design organization, continuously optimizing our processes for long-term success.
- Act as a critical link between internal teams in Zurich and Asia, along with cross-functional pods such as Development, Engineering, IT, and Operations, ensuring smooth alignment throughout the footwear creation process from concept to production interface, including Digital Twin creation for AR/VR applications and marketing assets.
- Develop a holistic understanding of the digital landscape within our product organization and drive the implementation of this strategy together with cross-functional partners.
Your Story
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, 3D Animation, Game Design, or a related field with a strong focus on 3D and digital design.
- 7-10 years of experience in high-level design environments, with a strong portfolio showcasing visual and performance product solutions.
- Proven experience leading teams and/or large-scale projects in agile environments.
- Deep expertise in 2D and 3D tools, from sketching to modeling, rendering, and computational design.
- Passion for performance products and a deep connection to the world of sports and movement.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
About the Team
You will work in the design studio alongside an international team of designers across various disciplines, designing and developing the most advanced products and technologies. We deliver innovation and design by leveraging state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies and design tools. This team envisions and develops exciting long-term innovative solutions into high-level product concepts across all our product verticals, driven by Athlete Performance, fashion trends, consumer insights, sustainability goals, and more. To be truly disruptive in this space, this team rethinks the ways we create our products from the ground up, seamlessly integrating design and technology to unlock new opportunities.
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