Role
Senior Specialist - 3D Footwear Modeller
Category
Kultur, media, design
Locations
Published
July 15
Deadline
August 16
In short We are excited to offer the position of Senior Specialist – Footwear Design Performance (Team Sports) within our Design team. In this role, you will contribute to the creation of next-generation performance footwear for team sports, translating athlete insights, biomechanical data and advanced technologies into innovative design solutions. You will operate in a fast-paced environment where the full design process — from concept exploration to production briefing — is driven by performance, precision and speed. Working at the intersection of sport science, computational design, AI-enabled workflows and advanced manufacturing, you will help shape the future of performance footwear within the Team Sports category YOUR MISSION: * You will be an integral part of the Performance Footwear Team Sports vertical, contributing to the development of high-performance products built for elite athletes. * You will own projects across the full design process — from initial research and concept creation through final commercialization. * You will translate athlete insights, biomechanical analysis and sport-specific movement patterns into meaningful design solutions that elevate performance on the field. * You will develop concepts, mockups, visuals, and high-quality 2D and 3D assets, supporting rapid iteration and clear communication across teams. * You will leverage advanced digital workflows including 3D design, computational tools and AI-driven ideation to accelerate concept exploration and innovation. * You will collaborate closely with sports engineering, biomechanics and testing teams to validate and refine performance hypotheses. * You will work closely with our development partners in Vietnam, traveling two to four times per year to finalize prototypes and bring concepts to production. * You will 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). YOUR 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.
In short: Color has the power to shape our thoughts, moods, and emotions, influencing us both physiologically and psychologically. As a Senior Color Designer for Performance at On, you play a pivotal role in redefining the brand's identity through a disruptive, top-of-the-line color strategy. This is not a role for someone who just "colors within the lines"—we are looking for a visionary who creates the color blocking that completely changes product architecture and shifts how the brand reads on the track, road, and court. You will craft compelling, elite color stories that resonate with high-performance athletes, align with brand values, and drive the future of our fast-paced performance categories. YOUR MISSION: * Disruptive Color Blocking & Creation: Lead the creation of innovative color blocking strategies that alter product perception, maximize visual impact, and redefine how performance products read on and off the road, track, and court. * Elite Performance Contextualization: Strategize and execute consumer-focused color work specifically tailored to the elite performance world. * Independent Project Management: Act as an autonomous force, efficiently managing workloads through a rapid, fast-paced environment. * Out-of-the-Box Narrative Building: Develop highly creative narratives that push boundaries while maintaining a connection to the overarching CD color umbrella, utilizing advanced renders and dynamic visual communication to bring these concepts to life. * Cross-Functional Synergy (Apparel HT2): Deeply collaborate with the Apparel Color Design team to constantly check, co-create, and lock in Head-to-Toe (HT2) integration for our elite performance gear, ensuring a unified brand statement. * Cross-Functional Influence (Inline Footwear): Act as the "lightning strike" for the Inline Performance Footwear team; be highly proactive and vocal in sharing these collaborative insights and elite concepts, ensuring the energy successfully trickles down to influence and shape the commercial footwear area. * Digital & Physical Execution: High-level execution of color CADs, PLM data management, and the continuous building of a cutting-edge digital and physical inspiration library rooted in contemporary art, culture, and sports fashion. * Strategic Stakeholder Presentation: Present complex color proposals, concepts, and emotional narratives with high-fidelity renders and clear visual communication to gain immediate buy-in from internal leadership and external partners. YOUR STORY: * Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Color Sciences, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field. * 5+ years of experience in the footwear industry, with a proven track record specifically within high-performance footwear. * A portfolio that demonstrates "out-of-the-box" thinking, complex color-blocking expertise, and an innate understanding of how color interacts with movement. * Demonstrated ability to work completely independently, self-manage stress, and make critical design decisions under tight deadlines. * Deep technical knowledge of color processes across technical, performance-driven materials. * Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and 3D visualization programs. * Fluent in English (written and spoken); any additional languages are a plus. YOUR TEAM: Our Color Team plays a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity and aesthetic appeal of our products across all categories. Comprising talented professionals with diverse backgrounds, our team collaborates seamlessly to deliver innovative and trend-setting designs that resonate with our consumers and elevate our brand presence in the market. In essence, our Color Team serves as the creative powerhouse pulling together past, present, and future perspectives to drive the visual experience of our products. Through a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach, we craft compelling color design solutions that captivate consumers, differentiate our brand, and inspire lasting connections in the competitive marketplace.