Lead - Retail Architect.

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 APAC. In this role, you’ll lead the store design workstream for new retail locations in close collaboration with internal cross functions and external partners.

   

- Lead the end-to-end design process for DTC and DMS store projects from initial concept to build-out
- Translate On’s brand, values, and visual identity into architectural design, ensuring consistency and quality across all store environments
- Manage appointed design team to deliver design packages, including zoning concepts, 3D modeling, visualizations, sample boards, and presentations for internal and external reviews
- Ensure compliance with ON’s global design guidelines, local building codes and landlord criteria, and health and safety standards as appropriate
- Partner with distributor client, local architects, external design vendors, contractors, and suppliers to deliver spaces that meet On’s standards and timelines
- Review architectural drawings to verify alignment with the approved design intentions
- Collaborate closely with internal teams – Construction, Leasing, Retail Operations, Visual Experience/Merchandising, IT for coordinated smooth execution
- Monitor design progress, ensure on-brand execution, and support landlord communications, visiting sites as needed

   

- Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Interior Design or Architecture
- Minimum 8-10 years of work experience in interior design for premium retail brands
- Led design projects for premium retail stores from concept to completion, including franchise/distributor operated stores
- Proficiency in working level English
- Proven track record of successful retail concept development or design managing role of key projects
- Expert in 2D/3D software: AutoCAD, Sketch-up, Enscape, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign, etc.
- Expert in interior material selection and usages
- Expert in detail-oriented construction and fixture development
- Experience in local building codes, accessibility regulations and other relevant construction constraints
- Experience in fast-paced projects with the ability to manage consistently tight deadlines, multiple projects and deliverables.

   

At On we stimulate creativity and innovation and foster On spirit within everything we do.
You will be part of our dynamic Retail Expansion team responsible for multiple cross-functional projects from market analysis and retail strategy to concepts and final delivery, construction, fit-out for all store types. Working with key stakeholders within Marketing, Commercial, Visual Merchandising towards creating a consistent consumer experience across all retail touch points.