Head Of Creative Studio, APAC

In short

On believes in the power of storytelling. Sometimes, our stories come from the achievements of our athletes and sometimes from the passions of our communities. Often, they focus on the products we create. Creative Leads approach every story with an open mind and a creative eye to create and inspire work that is distinctive, effective, and culturally relevant. Your goal is to set creative direction and provide hands-on guidance throughout projects, pushing the ambition and raising the creative bar of the work.

Your Mission

• Lead the creative vision and strategy for On in APAC, ensuring alignment with global brand guidelines, objectives, and values.
• Create exceptional work—video, visuals, pictures, and copy—based on market research and consumer insights to elevate brand recognition and support business objectives.
• Oversee the development of creative concepts and campaigns that enhance the On brand, with a specific focus on the Chinese market.
• Manage and mentor a team of creative professionals, promoting collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the team.
• Collaborate with marketing, e-commerce, and sales teams to ensure a cohesive brand image across all platforms and touchpoints.
• Build and maintain relationships with external creative agencies and partners to expand our creative capabilities.
• Uphold the highest standards of quality and artistic integrity in all creative outputs.
• Facilitate effective communication and build trust between local, regional, and global teams.

Your story

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in a senior creative role, preferably within the sports or lifestyle sectors.
• Proven agency background with experience in leading creative teams and managing high-impact projects.
• Strong understanding of the Chinese market, culture, and consumer behavior.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Mandarin is a significant plus.
• Exceptional artistic taste and a portfolio showcasing innovative and effective creative work.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.

• Step One

  It starts with you...

  You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role. We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

• Step Two

  Interview with a recruiter

  What ignites your spirit? This is where we’ll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick – and it’s your first chance to get a feel for our culture. Chatting with a member of our talent team, you’ll learn more about On and how we work. We’ll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team.

• Step Three

  Interview with a hiring manager

  Ready to dig into the details? This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum.

• Step Four

  The Case Study

  What's your style? This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas. Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job. This is your chance to show us what you’ve got. So express yourself. Be you.

• Step Five

  The Experience Day

  Your first taste of the Oniverse. This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with. In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day-to-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates - the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values. We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do.

• Step Six

  The Result

  Are we a good fit? We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you? No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback.

Step One:

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.

We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.