In Short
On is seeking a visionary Head of 3D Product Design with a strong background in footwear, a profound understanding of product design, advanced expertise in 3D modeling, and an insatiable curiosity for emerging technologies and tools. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of 3D specialists and visual explorers, advancing the boundaries of digital design and transforming traditional workflows into cutting-edge, computationally-driven methodologies.
Your Mission
- Build and grow a team of 3D modeling, rendering, and visualization experts, ensuring close collaboration with other designers to deliver exceptional work from early explorations and conceptual design to production-ready 3D data sets.
- Be an integral part of the design studio, continually pushing the visual and technical boundaries of On’s products.
- Inspire, coach, and develop individuals and teams to cultivate the future-fit design capabilities required to lead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
- Drive the transition from 2D to 3D by integrating AI, computational design, and simulation tools to define On’s future design workflows and enhance 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, allowing the team to allocate more time to creative design exploration.
- Scale 3D pilot initiatives into robust and reliable workflows utilized across the design organization, continuously optimizing processes for long-term success.
- Act as a critical link between internal teams in Zurich and Asia, as well as across cross-functional pods including Development, Engineering, IT, and Operations, ensuring effective alignment throughout the entire footwear creation process from concept to production interface, including Digital Twin creation for AR/VR applications and marketing assets.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the digital landscape within our product organization and collaboratively drive and implement this strategy 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 emphasis on 3D and digital design.
- 7-10 years of experience in high-level design environments, backed by a strong portfolio of visual and performance product solutions.
- Proven experience in leading teams and/or managing large-scale projects in agile environments.
- Deep expertise in 2D and 3D tools, ranging from sketching to modeling, rendering, and computational design.
- A 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 contribute to a diverse design studio with an international team of designers across various disciplines, dedicated to designing and developing the most advanced products and technologies. We deliver innovation and design by leveraging cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and design tools. This team envisions and develops groundbreaking long-term solutions into high-level product concepts across all our product verticals, fueled by athlete performance, insights from the fashion world, sustainability goals, and more. To be truly disruptive, this team reimagines how we create our products from the ground up, seamlessly integrating design and technology to unlock new opportunities.
Application Information
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