In short

As On’s Global Visual Merchandising Lead, you will play a pivotal role in creating impactful and engaging retail experiences across our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and Business-to-Business (B2B) channels. You will lead our Regional VM teams in North America, EMEA and APAC, collaborating closely with cross-functional global and regional teams, plus external partners to develop and execute VM strategies that elevate our brand and support business expansion.

Your Mission

  • Develop and implement global > regional visual merchandising strategies, informing VM guideline content and principles that align with On’s brand identity, and evolving business objectives
  • Be a visionary leader to the Regional VM teams, providing strategic direction and coaching to ensure consistent execution of all VM initiatives to drive sell-thru and elevate brand positioning
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Marketing, Campaign Design, Retail, Sales and Events teams to understand their goals and translate them into compelling VM concepts
  • Create visually appealing and impactful retail environments through effective space planning, curated product presentation and styling
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, continuously seeking innovative ways to enhance the VM experience to connect with our communities
  • Partner with Global and Regional Retail teams to monitor and analyse the performance of VM initiatives, providing insights and recommendations for improvement
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  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
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  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

  • 6+ years in a management role, with a focus on VM and DTC / B2B retail environments, with proven experience successfully leading and developing a team

  • Bachelor's degree in VM, design, marketing, or other related fields

  • Excellent knowledge of VM principles, including space planning, product presentation, and VM display techniques

  • 4+ years design software proficiency - Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign)

  • 3D modelling capabilities would be a plus but not essential

  • Exceptional creativity and an eye for detail, with the ability to translate brand concepts into exciting and engaging retail experiences

  • You excel in working in a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively partner with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders

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About the Team

The Visual Experience department is made up of the Visual Merchandising, Campaign Design and Campaign Production teams. We shape, enhance and define the visual expression of the brand, through holistic, curated product storytelling and impactful campaign activation in DTC, B2B, showrooms and events. We tell stories that push our purpose and to connect, inspire and engage with our communities and fans.

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Explorer

Explorer

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Creativity at On starts with our Explorer Spirit, so in Marketing, we celebrate curiosity, vision and tenacity. Hey, we like to push the envelope.

Learn about our Spirits
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Peter

Global Marketing Lead, Zürich

We need people outside of the box from the beginning. And that's why I think marketing is a great place if you just feel creative… so you can really bring in those ideas and then drive the whole content forward that we're creating.
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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.

Build the better you

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.