Senior Lead - Art Director, Sneakers in Zürich

In short

At On, we believe in the power of storytelling.

Whether it's celebrating the influence of global sneaker culture, the passions of our street-level communities, or the design innovation behind our footwear – our stories captivate and inspire.

Our Creative Studio is at the heart of it all, shaping campaigns that leave a lasting impact.

We’re looking for a highly experienced visual storyteller to craft art direction and concept industry-leading creative across our global sneaker and lifestyle campaigns.

As Art Director - Sneakers, you’ll work closely with Creative Directors and Copywriters to deliver impactful concepts and stories across channels.

The ideal candidate is an expert conceptual thinker and visual artist with a deep understanding of channel best practices and streetwear culture.

You strive for creative excellence in every brief, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You enter the creative process with foresight, identifying potential issues before they arise.

You have a love of craft, are deeply immersed in global subcultures, and know what drives both hype and authenticity.

You confidently navigate the creative journey from beginning to end: from strategic foundations, to conceptual development and production, all the way to the final rollout.

The Art Director - Sneakers will report to the Head of Creative - Sneakers in the Creative Studio.

• Your mission
• Partner with Copywriters to concept and execute innovative campaigns across all channels, bringing big ideas to life for everything from sneaker launches to brand-building lifestyle campaigns.
• Confidently present creative ideas based on strategy, cultural insights, and consumer behavior.
• Deliver concepts, films, OOH, digital, and 360 campaigns with obsessive craft on ambitious timelines.
• Uphold and evolve On's distinctive visual identity, while building our lifestyle and sneaker positioning.
• Lead creative in the Sneaker category to success, fostering a sense of bravery and dedication within your team.
• Manage multiple high-priority campaigns simultaneously, making sound creative decisions independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Exemplify leadership in creative, championing the On Spirit, and actively contributing to company culture.
• Your story
• A dynamic, experienced art director with 6+ years of experience as a creative on global advertising, sneaker, or lifestyle marketing campaigns, either brand side or at an agency.
• A passionate visual storyteller with a portfolio spanning film, digital/social, OOH, editorial fashion, and disruptive brand activations.
• A deep understanding of global digital user journeys, hype culture, and how to leverage touchpoints to drive meaningful action and community engagement.
• Experience challenging the status quo and navigating complex stakeholder environments to deliver creative and commercial results.

Comfortable leading high-impact initiatives that significantly influence the business and brand trajectory in the lifestyle space.

• You know how to lead and inspire within your team, identify underlying issues and root causes, and seek solutions to problems.
• You have a deep love for, and extensive experience in, global sneaker culture, streetwear, fashion, art and design.

What We Offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress.

We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore, and innovate.

Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

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