In Short
On is searching for a visionary Head of 3D Product Design with a robust background in footwear, a profound understanding of product design, and advanced expertise in 3D modeling. This role demands 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 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 conceptual design to production-ready 3D datasets.
- 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 cultivate future-fit design capabilities necessary for leadership 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, ensuring visual and physical accuracy through scanning and processing of digital materials.
- Minimize the need for physical samples and reduce development timelines, allowing the team to focus more on creative design exploration.
- Scale 3D pilot initiatives into robust and reliable workflows utilized across the design organization, continuously optimizing our work approach for long-term success.
- Act as a critical link between internal teams in Zurich and Asia, ensuring smooth alignment across cross-functional pods, including Development, Engineering, IT, and Operations throughout the entire footwear creation process from concept to production.
- Develop a holistic understanding of the digital landscape within our product organization and implement strategies in collaboration 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, showcasing a strong portfolio of visual and performance product solutions.
- Proven experience in leading teams and/or large-scale projects within agile environments.
- Deep expertise in 2D and 3D tools, including sketching, modeling, rendering, and computational design.
- Passion for performance products and a strong 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 collaborate with an international team of designers across various disciplines in our design studio, dedicated to designing and developing the most advanced products and technologies. Our approach leverages state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies and design tools to deliver innovation. This team envisions and creates the most exciting long-term innovative solutions into high-level product concepts across all our product verticals, driven by athlete performance, the fashion world, consumer insights, sustainability goals, and more. To truly disrupt this space, we rethink how we manufacture products from the ground up, seamlessly integrating design and technology to unlock new opportunities.
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