Lead - Spatial Designer, EMEA at On | Zurich | Rezi

Lead - Spatial Designer, EMEA at On

Lead - Spatial Designer, EMEA

On · Zurich

3 weeks ago

Lead - Spatial Designer, EMEA

On · Zurich

22 days ago
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About the Role

On is redefining sportswear design and storytelling, seeking a senior designer to lead the strategic planning and delivery of immersive physical experiences across EMEA. This role involves conceptualizing, developing, and delivering world-class spatial designs that express On’s identity through innovative use of form, material, and narrative, translating the brand's spirit into memorable, locally relevant experiences for fans.

Responsibilities

  • 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 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 design expertise to push boundaries and create dynamic, forward-thinking retail spaces.

Requirements

  • Portfolio showcasing 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.
  • Experience with production drawings, material specification, and build processes.
  • Innovative and entrepreneurial thinker, consistently pushing creative boundaries and translating new ideas into tangible, executed designs that convey premium brand positioning.
  • Adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines without compromising on precision or excellence.
  • 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.
  • Adept at navigating complex organizations, collaborating seamlessly across global and regional teams to achieve shared goals.

Skills

  • 3D design
  • Drawing
  • Rendering
  • Set design
  • Spatial design
  • Scenographic design
  • Production drawings
  • Material specification
  • Build processes
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Project management
  • Agency management
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Location

  • Zurich
  • London

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • Flexible
  • Travel required

Experience Level

  • 6+ years of experience in campaign or retail experience design for a premium, multi-door DTC brand

Benefits

  • Opportunity to learn about other teams, roles, and challenges.
  • Environment centered around growth and progress.
  • Tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore, and innovate.
  • Supportive, team-oriented atmosphere.
  • Access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being.

About the Company

  • On is redefining the boundaries of design and storytelling in sportswear.
  • On is a Swiss company with a stunning local hub in Zurich and rapidly growing teams in London, Berlin and beyond.
  • 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.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.