Senior Specialist - Color Designer Performance Footwear

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of innovative color blocking strategies to redefine product perception and visual impact
• Strategize and execute consumer-focused color work tailored to the elite performance world
• Develop creative narratives using advanced renders and dynamic visual communication
• Collaborate with the Apparel Color Design team to ensure Head-to-Toe (HT2) integration
• Proactively share elite concepts with the Inline Performance Footwear team to influence commercial areas
• Execute color CADs and manage PLM data
• Build a digital and physical inspiration library rooted in art, culture, and sports fashion
• Present complex color proposals and emotional narratives to internal leadership and external partners

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Color Sciences, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in the footwear industry, specifically in high-performance footwear
• Portfolio demonstrating complex color-blocking expertise and understanding of color in movement
• Ability to work independently and make critical design decisions under tight deadlines
• Deep technical knowledge of color processes for performance-driven materials
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and 3D visualization programs
• Fluency in English

About the Company

On's Color Team serves as a creative powerhouse, shaping the visual identity and aesthetic appeal of products across all categories through a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach.