Job Offer: Senior Specialist – Footwear Design Performance
We are excited to offer the position of Senior Specialist – Footwear Design Performance within our Design team. In this role, you will contribute to the creation of next-generation performance footwear by translating athlete insights, biomechanical data, and advanced technologies into innovative design solutions. Operating in a fast-paced environment, you will engage in the full design process—from concept exploration to production briefing—driven by performance, precision, and speed. Working at the intersection of sport science, computational design, AI-enabled workflows, and advanced manufacturing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of performance footwear.
Your Mission
- Be an integral part of the Performance Footwear Team Sports vertical, contributing to the development of high-performance products tailored for elite athletes.
- Own projects across the full design process, from initial research and concept creation through to final commercialization.
- Translate athlete insights, biomechanical analysis, and sport-specific movement patterns into meaningful design solutions that elevate performance on the field.
- Develop concepts, mockups, visuals, and high-quality 2D and 3D assets to support rapid iteration and clear communication across teams.
- Leverage advanced digital workflows including 3D design, computational tools, and AI-driven ideation to accelerate concept exploration and innovation.
- Collaborate closely with sports engineering, biomechanics, and testing teams to validate and refine performance hypotheses.
- Work alongside our development partners in Vietnam, traveling two to four times per year to finalize prototypes and bring concepts to production.
- Contribute to shaping On’s design vision and creative culture, pushing the boundaries of performance footwear within the Team Sports category.
Your Story
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
- Proven experience in performance footwear design (5+ years), preferably within team sports or sport performance categories.
- Strong understanding of athlete needs, movement patterns, and performance requirements within team sports.
- Expert skills in sketching and storytelling, combined with strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Advanced knowledge of 3D design tools such as Maya, ZBrush, Blender, Rhino, or similar platforms.
- Experience with AI-enabled creative tools, generative design workflows, and computational approaches to design exploration.
- Understanding of footwear construction, materials, and industrial manufacturing processes.
- Hands-on mindset with the ability to build physical mockups and proof-of-concept prototypes.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design ideas within cross-functional teams.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
About the Team
As part of the On Design team, our mission is to disrupt the performance footwear landscape through innovative, athlete-driven design. By combining design excellence, engineering precision, and emerging digital tools, we translate athlete needs into high-performance products that push the boundaries of sport. Working at the intersection of design, innovation, development, sport science, and testing, we create footwear that delivers performance without compromise—merging functional excellence with progressive design.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.