Lead - Footwear Design, Special Projects

In short

As the Lead Footwear Designer for Special Projects, you will define the creative direction and execution of ON’s most innovative and high-profile footwear initiatives. This role centers on shaping ON’s limited-edition collections, strategic collaborations, and experimental concepts—balancing bold creativity with performance-driven design.

You will lead a multi-disciplinary design process, working closely with development, innovation, product management, and marketing teams. From early concept exploration to final product delivery, you’ll drive impactful storytelling and craft elevated footwear experiences that push boundaries and resonate globally.

Your Mission

• Lead the design direction and creative development of ON’s Special Projects footwear collections
• Translate cultural insights, market trends, and strategic opportunities into compelling and commercially relevant design concepts
• Guide and mentor a team of designers, ensuring consistent quality and creative alignment across all Special Projects initiatives
• Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams—including Product Management, Innovation, Development, and Marketing—to bring concepts to life
• Own the design process end-to-end, delivering sketches, 2D/3D CADs, specs, and prototypes that meet ON’s performance and design standards
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including collaborators and factories, to ensure smooth execution from design to production
• Stay ahead of global design, lifestyle, and performance trends, translating insights into fresh and future-ready product stories
• Represent Special Projects design in key meetings, retail visits, and industry events to inform creative strategy and elevate brand presence