Senior Specialist - Computational Designer

In short

As a Computational Designer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping On’s future by leveraging your expertise in computationally driven product design and innovation. You’ll work closely with the Innovation and Footwear Design teams to drive new digital generative capabilities, streamline design processes, and contribute to the development of On’s most cutting-edge products and technologies.

Your Mission

• Use computational design skills to create pioneering product concepts that set new standards for performance and innovation.
• Implement parametric and algorithmic design principles to develop adaptable design systems, enabling customizable and easily adjustable solutions.
• Leverage generative design to explore complex, optimized forms that meet specific performance requirements
• Transform blue-sky ideas into proof-of-concept prototypes using rapid prototyping through concepts, mock-ups, visuals, 2D and 3D files.
• Collaborate closely with Innovation sports science, development, and material teams to turn concepts into scalable prototypes.
• Partner with innovation and development teams across Europe and Asia to create scalable, performance-focused product designs.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in computational design tools and CNC machining technologies to enhance the footwear design process.
• Communicate effectively with design, development and manufacturing teams to ensure a smooth transition from design concepts to production-ready files.
• Inspire and implement computational design capabilities across all product functions, driving innovation and efficiency.

Your story

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Product/Industrial Design, Architecture, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in computational or advanced CAD design, with a proven track record in launching complex product designs, emphasizing innovation.
• Expertise in Rhino, Grasshopper, Adobe Creative Suite, and skills in platforms like Maya, Zbrush, Blender, or Python, with an emphasis on parametric and generative design.
• Familiarity with an object-oriented programming language such as Python or C#.
• Proven experience in developing generalized and robust algorithms for geometric problems.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and in-depth knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Experience with digital fabrication using CNC, additive manufacturing and robotic fabrication.
• Advanced knowledge of general manufacturing processes.
• Experience in visualization, creating photorealistic renders to enhance design presentations and user experience is a plus.
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess an innovative mind with a strong drive to push the boundaries of footwear design.
• Ability to work independently under deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously, requiring both innovative ideas and engineering problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and comfortable adapting communication style between engineers, designers, product experts, and cross-functional non-product creation partners.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

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. If you're a good fit to the role, a recruiter will follow up with you directly. 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. If you're a good fit to the role, a recruiter will follow up with you directly. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.