Location: New York, NY
Discipline: UX / Product Design
Experience: 6+ years
Compensation: $100,000–$124,000
In short
On is expanding its retail presence and shaping the future of performance retail. We’re looking for a dynamic Retail Design Lead, reporting to the Sr. Lead - Retail Design, to help bring our vision to life across the Americas. In this role, you’ll lead the store design workstream for new retail locations — with a primary focus on franchise stores — in close collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
You’ll combine strong design thinking with project management skills to create spaces that reflect On’s unique identity and elevate the customer experience. This is a key role in supporting On’s next phase of growth and innovation in physical retail.
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Your mission
Lead the end-to-end design process for franchise store projects, and support DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) store openings when needed — from initial concept through to build-out
Translate On’s brand, values, and visual identity into architectural design, ensuring consistency and quality across all store environments
Deliver design packages, including zoning concepts, 3D modeling, visualizations, sample boards, and presentations for internal approvals
Ensure compliance with On’s global design guidelines, local building codes, landlord criteria, and health and safety standards
Partner with franchisees, local architects, external design firms, contractors, and suppliers to deliver spaces that meet On’s standards and timelines
Review architectural drawings to verify alignment with the approved design concept and intent
Collaborate closely with internal teams — Leasing, Construction, Retail Operations, Visual Experience (VM), Retail Technology, and IT — for a coordinated and smooth execution
