Senior Lead - Colour Design

In short

At On, we believe color and material are not just design elements-they're emotional connectors and powerful storytellers. As the Senior Lead - Colour Designer for Footwear, you'll shape the future of On's footwear aesthetics by merging artistry, science, and innovation. You'll lead the strategic direction for color design across our footwear collections for Lifestyle or Performance, ensuring each product embodies On's unique blend of performance, design, and sustainability.

You will guide a team of designers through the entire creation process-from trend research and conceptualization to production and merchandising-crafting color and material narratives that captivate consumers and express the essence of our brand.

Join us and play a key role in redefining the visual language of performance footwear.

Your story

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Color Science, Material Design, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in footwear or apparel color design, with at least 3 years in a leadership or mentoring role.
• Proven expertise in color strategy and storytelling within a performance or lifestyle brand.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and color application limitations.
• Deep understanding of merchandising methodologies, consumer insights, and data-driven color assortment planning.
• Familiar with Coloro and Pantone and other color systems, Adobe Creative Suite, and PLM tools; familiarity with data tools (e.g., Looker) is a plus.
• Passionate about sustainability and color innovation.
• Highly collaborative, solutions-driven, and able to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present concepts compellingly to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); other languages are a plus.