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Senior Lead - Retail Store Design, AMER
Location:New York City
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In short
As the Senior Lead - Retail Store Design, AMER, you will lead complex design initiatives that define On’s physical presence across the Americas, ensuring every space delivers a premium experience and reflects our brand’s performance roots. Reporting to the Director of Real Estate, Americas on the Real Estate team, you will drive the execution of high-impact design projects across DTC and B2B channels while fostering collaboration with diverse internal and external partners. You will bridge the gap between global design strategy and local execution, harnessing various perspectives to deliver innovative environments that inspire our community.
Your Mission
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Lead the design execution for complex retail projects and initiatives across the Americas, ensuring a significant impact on brand elevation and community engagement
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Drive continuous improvement in retail design processes by creating new ideas and finding better ways of working that prove useful for the regional team
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Challenge the status quo and utilize unconventional means to deliver results, acting as an entrepreneurial pace-setter for design execution in the region
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Partner with a wider network of peers and leaders in Construction, Visual Experience, and Retail Ops to identify underlying issues and deliver solutions to complex design problems
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Manage external architectural partners and consultants to ensure project delivery aligns with On’s standards for excellence, sustainability, and innovation
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Facilitate knowledge sharing and support across the design team, acting as a reliable resource for technical expertise and brand alignment
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Identify and resolve potential roadblocks in the design lifecycle by anticipating issues and balancing necessary trade-offs to keep projects on track
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Act as a steward of On’s culture within the design function, ensuring collective goals are prioritized and shared successes are celebrated
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Your story
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You bring 8+ years of experience in retail design or architecture, ideally within a premium global retailer or high-growth omnichannel brand
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You have 2+ years of direct people leadership experience, demonstrating a track record of managing team outputs and guiding designers through complex project lifecycles
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You thrive when creating new ideas and challenging established routines to strike a balance between innovation and organizational stability
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You remain calm and confident in high-pressure situations, showing the grit to bounce back from challenges and maintain focus on long-term achievement
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You are known for your straightforwardness and candor, with a willingness to champion new ideas even when facing adversity or conflicting interests
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You are skilled at anticipating the needs of various stakeholders, incorporating diverse perspectives into design outcomes to ensure cross-functional alignment
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You have technical proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Adobe Creative Suite to effectively review team outputs and provide technical direction
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You are comfortable traveling up to 15% of the time to support project sites and regional hubs as business needs evolve
About the Team
At On, Real Estate Development is about more than securing spaces; it’s about building the future of our brand. As part of the Operations team, we design, develop, and deliver global facilities for retail stores, partner locations, offices, and more. We see real estate as a strategic growth driver, blending brand storytelling with operational excellence. We don't follow traditional real estate practices; we build, grow, and empower teams to shape what's next. Our team is expanding rapidly; come help us create On’s footprint across the Americas and beyond. Our team fosters an environment where continuous learning and holistic well-being are championed, supporting each member to build their best self.
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Head of Logistics for EMEA
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.
Typical cash compensation range for this position inclusive of base + bonus + equity: $180,000- $235,000. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including experience, industry knowledge, qualifications, skill set, and location. Certain roles may be eligible for equity compensation in addition to cash compensation.
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. We are requesting that you provide sensitive demographic information such as gender identity and race/ethnicity to help us ensure that we are creating equitable and fair experiences for all potential future team members. You are not required to provide this demographic information and this information will in no way impact your eligibility for hire.
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.