Lead - Spatial Designer, EMEA

In Short:

At On, we’re redefining the boundaries of design and storytelling in sportswear. We are looking for a senior designer to lead on strategically planning and overseeing the delivery of immersive physical experiences in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). These experiences will capture the essence of our brand - bringing our global campaigns to life in a wide range of retail environments across the region. Reporting to the Senior Creative Lead in our EMEA Creative Studio, you will help conceptualize, develop and deliver world-class spatial designs that express On’s identity through innovative use of form, material and narrative. Working with internal and external partners, you will translate On’s innovative spirit into memorable, locally relevant experiences for our fans across EMEA.

Your Mission:

• Adapt and localize global brand campaigns, tailoring their design and storytelling to create impactful, multi-door retail experiences across the region. 
• Elevate the On retail environment by applying your expertise in 3D design, set design and scenography to translate concepts into locally relevant retail campaigns across all spatial touchpoints.
• Oversee the design of campaign activations for new store openings, pop-ups, and special events across our retail network.
• Drive the roadmap for the region, planning ahead and overseeing projects from strategic planning to creative execution.
• Work with external agencies, providing clear direction and managing feedback to ensure exceptional, scalable campaign executions.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams across Visual Experience, Retail, Marketing and Production to ensure a cohesive and impactful brand presence at every touchpoint.
• Champion creative problem-solving and challenge the status quo, using your design expertise to push boundaries and create dynamic, forward-thinking retail spaces.

Your Story:

• You’re likely to have 6+ years of experience in campaign or retail experience design for a premium, multi-door DTC brand. 
• You have a portfolio that showcases your technical skills in 3D design, drawing and rendering - with a strong emphasis on retail environments and physical spaces, including windows, in-store spaces and pop-ups.
• Your expertise may span across 3D design, set design, spatial or scenographic design.
• You have experience with production drawings, material specification, and build processes.
• You’re an innovative and entrepreneurial thinker, consistently pushing creative boundaries and translating new ideas into tangible, executed designs that convey premium brand positioning.
• You’re an expert at managing multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines without compromising on precision or excellence.
• You have a track record of successfully leading agencies or other partners to bring complex designs to life at scale through translating brand vision and design intent into actionable direction.
• You’re adept at navigating complex organizations, collaborating seamlessly across global and regional teams to achieve shared goals.

We’re more interested in the skills, mindset, and creative leadership you bring than in how many years you’ve spent in a specific role or industry. So if the above resonates with you, please feel empowered to apply.

Your Team:

This role can be based in either Zurich or London and you will sit at the intersection of several incredible teams packed with passionate people based primarily in those locations. The EMEA Brand Studio team tells compelling stories and brings experiences to life, all in pursuit of our mission to ignite the power of human spirit through movement. This work requires collaboration across the business. It is hybrid and flexible, 2-3 days per week in the office and some travel between Zurich, London, Paris, Berlin, Milan and other cities in the EMEA region. On is a Swiss company with a stunning local hub in Zurich and rapidly growing teams in London, Berlin and beyond.

What We Offer:

A fair and balanced internal recruiting process with an opportunity to learn about other teams, roles and challenges.

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.