Head of Creative Store Design

At a Glance As the fastest-growing global sportswear brand reaching millions of movers, On is leading the way in building authentic community connections through immersive, premium physical environments and next-generation retail spaces. We are looking for a Head of Store Design Creative to chart the course and set the strategic creative direction for On's global retail touchpoints. In this role, you will lead a high-performing creative team and drive the end-to-end design concept development of DTCr and DMS/FMS (Distributor/Franchise) formats across all global regions. On is a brand built around movement that celebrates the human spirit in everything we do, and the Retail Design team plays a central role in simplifying spatial complexity and translating our brand vision into inspiring spaces that ignite the human spirit through movement. Your Mission • Set the overarching strategic design direction and pipeline across all DTCr formats - from flagship experiences to outlets - ensuring a unified, premium brand aesthetic worldwide. • Lead the development, evolution, and global dissemination of Retail Design laybooks and next-generation 4.0 spatial toolboxes. • Oversee the end-to-end creative workstream from site analysis through schematic sign-off across global rollout projects. • Steer the seamless integration of visual merchandising campaigns, digital technologies, and sustainable design standards into physical retail environments. • Partner closely with Real Estate, Development, and regional construction teams to ensure spatial feasibility, budget alignment, and smooth schematic hand-offs. • Collaborate with Retail Operations, Merchandising, and Retail Excellence to align physical layouts with commercial productivity, customer flow, and operational SOPs. • Direct external design agencies, local architects, and franchise partners to uphold On's design standards and deliver design packages adhering to the global stakeholder review and approval process. • Direct, insp