Job Opportunity: Senior Lead of Computational Design
We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Senior Lead of Computational Design to shape the future of digitally powered product creation. In this role, you will combine deep expertise in computational design with a strategic mindset to lead, position, and inspire a team of experts. You will work closely with the Innovation and Footwear Design teams to build new digital generative capabilities, streamline design processes, and contribute to the development of On's most cutting-edge products and technologies.
Your Mission
- Build and grow a team of computational design experts while ensuring close collaboration with designers and cross-functional partners to deliver exceptional outcomes—from early explorations and conceptual design to production-ready 3D datasets.
- Be an integral part of the design studio, constantly pushing the visual and technical boundaries of On's products.
- Inspire, coach, and upskill individuals and teams to develop future-ready design capabilities necessary to excel in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
- Leverage computational design skills to create pioneering product concepts that set new standards for performance and innovation, advancing the future of digital manufacturing and automation in the industry.
- Embed computational design capabilities across all product functions, driving creativity, efficiency, and innovation.
- Stay informed about the latest advancements in computational design tools and digital fabrication technologies to enhance the footwear design process.
- Implement parametric and algorithmic design principles to build adaptive design systems, enabling customizable and easily adjustable solutions.
Your Story
- 7–10 years of experience in high-level design environments, showcasing a strong portfolio of computational design and performance product solutions.
- Proven experience in leading teams and managing large-scale projects within agile environments.
- Deep expertise in computational design and proficiency with 2D and 3D tools, from initial explorations to production-ready 3D datasets.
- A good understanding of traditional manufacturing processes in high-performance footwear is a plus.
- An innovative mindset with a genuine desire to push the boundaries of footwear design.
- Ability to work independently under deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously, merging creative thinking with engineering problem-solving skills.
- Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
About the Team
You will work in the 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 cultivates 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 be truly disruptive in this space, this team rethinks how we make our products from the ground up and seamlessly integrates design and technology to unlock new opportunities.
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