Senior Lead - Computational Designer

As a Senior Lead Computational Designer at On Running AG, you will spearhead innovative design initiatives that push the boundaries of technology and creativity. Collaborating closely with our multidisciplinary teams, you'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge solutions that enhance our product offerings and redefine user experiences. Your experti…

Join On Running, an innovative and growing brand in the athletic footwear industry, as a Senior Lead Footwear Developer. In this role, you will lead the design and development of high-performance footwear, pushing the boundaries of technology and style. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create products that inspire athletes and enthusiasts alike. Your expertise will be pivotal in shaping the future of our footwear line, ensuring that every pair reflects our commitment to quality and performance.

GetYourGuide helps travelers find and book memorable experiences around the globe. The platform is trusted by millions who want to discover activities they can rely on. The company’s mission is to make every journey remarkable, including those of its employees. The Zurich office is home base for this role, with colleagues collaborating from locations like New York and Bangkok. More information is available at getyourguide.careers. Role overview The Senior Systems Designer joins the newly formed Design Foundations team. This group focuses on building a modular design system that supports business goals and speeds up both design and development. The team works closely with accessibility and localization experts, and partners across the company to introduce automation, AI-driven patterns, and scalable processes. In this position, you will help define how GetYourGuide designs and delivers its products. What you will do Define, maintain, and improve the design language to support consistency, efficiency, and scalability across all GetYourGuide products. Connect design, engineering, and product strategy by integrating automation, AI tools, and code-driven methods into the design system. Collaborate with Product Design, Content Design, Product Management, Engineering, Research, Data Products, and other teams to drive business outcomes. Participate in all stages of the design process: gathering requirements, ideation, concept development, validation, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, and supporting implementation. Guide teams in effective use of the design system, encouraging a systems-thinking approach over isolated solutions. Identify and incorporate new trends, such as generative UI, adaptive theming, and real-time personalization, into the design system roadmap. Create visually compelling, pixel-precise designs that clearly communicate system patterns to engineers and stakeholders. Promote high standards for product design throughout the organization. Take initiative in addressing challenges and ambiguity, using a hands-on learning approach to adapt quickly and deliver results.

Role Overview On Running AG is looking for a Senior Lead - Digital Indirect to guide digital strategy and strengthen the company’s online presence. This role centers on developing and executing digital initiatives that connect with a global customer base. What You Will Do Lead digital projects focused on indirect channels and customer engagement Work closely with teams across the business to deliver effective digital solutions Shape and refine digital operations to support On Running’s growth Location This position is based in Zurich.

Join On Running, a pioneering athletic footwear and apparel company, as a Senior Lead Copywriter. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting compelling narratives that resonate with our audience and elevate our brand messaging. You will lead a team of creative professionals in producing engaging content across various platforms, ensuring consistency and innovation in our communication strategies.

About On Running AG On Running AG blends sportswear innovation with storytelling, aiming to reshape how athletes and consumers experience apparel. The company focuses on creating immersive physical experiences that reflect its brand identity, bringing global campaigns to life in retail spaces across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Role Overview: Senior Specialist - Spatial Designer (Production Designer) Based in London or Zurich, this role centers on adapting and executing On's global brand campaigns for the EMEA retail network. The Senior Specialist will shape impactful retail experiences by tailoring design and storytelling to local audiences, ensuring each activation resonates with the brand's vision. What You Will Do Adapt global campaigns for EMEA, customizing creative concepts to deliver memorable retail experiences. Apply 3D design skills to translate creative ideas into regionally relevant retail activations across all spatial touchpoints. Lead campaign activations for new store openings, pop-up shops, and special events within the retail network. Work closely with external agencies, providing clear direction and managing feedback to achieve high-quality, scalable campaign implementation. Collaborate with global and regional teams in Visual Experience, Retail, Marketing, and Production to ensure a unified brand presence. Encourage creative problem-solving and challenge standard approaches to develop innovative retail environments. What We’re Looking For At least 3 years of experience in campaign or retail experience design for a premium, multi-door direct-to-consumer brand. A portfolio demonstrating technical ability in 3D design, drawing, and rendering, with examples from retail environments such as window displays, in-store layouts, and pop-ups. An entrepreneurial, forward-thinking approach that pushes creative boundaries and translates ideas into tangible designs aligned with premium brand positioning. Proven skill in managing multiple projects at once, consistently delivering precise, high-quality work under tight deadlines. Experience guiding agencies or partners to realize complex designs at scale, turning brand vision into actionable plans. Strong collaboration skills within complex organizations, working seamlessly with both global and regional teams.

Join On Running as a Senior Lead in Apparel Merchandising and be at the forefront of driving our apparel strategy in the APAC region. This role involves collaborating closely with the design, product development, and sales teams to ensure our merchandise aligns with market trends and customer needs. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our collection, managing product lifecycles, and optimizing inventory levels for maximum profitability.

At Scandit, we empower individuals with cutting-edge technology that transforms everyday tasks into efficient workflows. Our innovative solutions enhance operational efficiency across various sectors, enabling quicker deliveries, accurate medication matching, and streamlined retail operations. Join us in our mission to elevate Scandit to new heights through continuous growth and innovation. About the Internship We are seeking enthusiastic students who are passionate about computer vision and machine learning to become part of our Zürich team for a duration of four to six months. As an intern, you will contribute to product development by improving and extending algorithms and their automated testing infrastructure. This internship presents an exceptional opportunity to apply your academic knowledge while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a collaborative international environment. What You Will Do Depending on your background and interests, you may work on a variety of exciting projects, including: Refining barcode scanning algorithms to perform effectively in challenging conditions such as deformed surfaces, glare, or reflections. Enhancing our real-time visual tracking and pose estimation systems by integrating advanced sensor measurements and state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms. Improving our object and context detection capabilities through the development and integration of cutting-edge machine learning techniques. Advancing our real-time visualization systems to facilitate the analysis and development of our computer vision algorithms. Streamlining our image annotation tools by implementing intelligent algorithms to reduce manual efforts. Creating features for image classification, matching, and reconstruction to enhance our algorithms for monitoring shelf and product conditions in supermarkets. Our Tech Stack Computer vision algorithms: C++17, CMake Machine learning training and tools, cloud processing: Python, Pytorch Acceleration: SIMD, Vulkan, CoreML

About the RoleJoin our dynamic Design team as a Senior Specialist in Footwear Design Performance, dedicated to developing cutting-edge performance footwear tailored for team sports. Your role will involve transforming athlete insights, biomechanical data, and pioneering technologies into groundbreaking design solutions.You will thrive in a fast-paced environment where every stage of the design process—spanning from initial concept exploration to production briefing—is governed by performance, precision, and speed. Positioned at the intersection of sports science, computational design, AI-driven methodologies, and advanced manufacturing, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of performance footwear in the Team Sports category.Your Mission:Be a vital contributor to the Performance Footwear Team Sports vertical, focused on creating high-performance products for elite athletes.Oversee projects throughout the entire design process, from preliminary research and concept development to final commercialization.Convert athlete insights, biomechanical assessments, and sport-specific movement patterns into impactful design solutions that enhance performance on the field.Produce concepts, mockups, visuals, and high-quality 2D and 3D assets to facilitate rapid iteration and effective team communication.Utilize advanced digital workflows, including 3D design, computational tools, and AI-driven ideation, to expedite concept exploration and innovation.Collaborate closely with sports engineering, biomechanics, and testing teams to validate and optimize performance hypotheses.Work in partnership with our development teams in Vietnam, traveling two to four times a year to finalize prototypes and bring concepts to production.Help shape On’s design vision and creative culture, consistently pushing the boundaries of performance footwear within the Team Sports domain.Your Background:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.Minimum 3 years of proven experience in performance footwear design, ideally within team sports or high-performance categories.Deep understanding of athlete requirements, movement patterns, and performance standards in team sports.Exceptional sketching and storytelling abilities, with strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.Advanced knowledge of 3D design tools such as Maya, ZBrush, Blender, Rhino, or similar platforms.Strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

airapps is seeking a Creative Designer in Zurich to bring strong visual ideas and creativity to digital projects. This position centers on crafting engaging designs that support user experience across multiple platforms. Role overview As a Creative Designer, collaboration is key. Work closely with colleagues from different backgrounds to deliver visually appealing solutions. Artistic vision and attention to detail will help shape the look and feel of airapps' digital products. What you will do Develop digital designs that improve user experience Work with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive visual concepts Contribute creative ideas to ongoing and future projects Location This role is based in Zurich.

Join On Running AG as a Senior Lead in Manufacturing Expansions, where you will spearhead innovative manufacturing processes for our revolutionary LightSpray™ technology. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing company dedicated to redefining the running experience.

Role Overview Destinus Group is seeking a Computer Vision Engineer in Zürich to advance the intelligence of autonomous flight systems. This role focuses on improving the precision, reliability, and adaptability of AI-powered aviation products used in real-world scenarios. The work involves refining current algorithms and models as well as developing new approaches to help these systems perform in complex and demanding environments. About Destinus Group Destinus Group develops high-speed, autonomous flight technologies for defense applications. The company builds next-generation unmanned aerial systems designed for speed, accuracy, and efficiency, supporting governments and defense organizations in critical operations worldwide. This position is part of Daedalean AG, Destinus Group’s AI and autonomy hub. The team is responsible for creating safety-critical AI systems that connect advanced research with practical aviation needs. The work combines aerospace engineering with artificial intelligence to build the next generation of autonomous flight systems.

The Product Creation Academy at On Running AG offers a two-year rotational program in Zurich for those interested in building a career in footwear engineering. This program centers on developing hands-on skills and gaining direct experience within the sportswear industry. Program Structure Engage in specialized rotations across core areas of footwear engineering Spend time in Vietnam to observe the product realization process firsthand Receive mentorship from experienced leaders throughout the program Key Details Location: Zurich, with a rotation in Vietnam Duration: Two years Start Date: September 1, 2026 Application Process Applications are open for a limited period due to high demand. Early submission is recommended.

Role overview onrunning seeks an Accessories Design Specialist based in Zurich. The position centers on developing accessories that reflect the brand’s aesthetic while meeting functional requirements. Creative thinking and technical know-how both play a key part in growing and refining the accessories range. What you will do Create accessory designs that match onrunning’s visual standards and brand identity. Partner with colleagues from various departments to ensure each design is both visually appealing and practical. Offer ideas and input that influence the brand’s overall style through accessory design. Collaboration This role involves frequent teamwork with cross-functional groups. Input from different disciplines shapes the creative approach and helps ensure each accessory is both well-designed and useful.

Skydio builds autonomous flight technology for drones used in fields like utilities, public safety, and defense. The Zurich team blends artificial intelligence with hardware and software development, delivering smart aerial systems for real-world missions. Skydio drones support a range of professionals, including utility inspectors, first responders, and soldiers in tactical scenarios. Internship focus This Autonomy Engineer Intern position centers on deep learning for computational photography in autonomous drones. Skydio’s autonomy system relies on advanced semantic and geometric understanding, using high-quality visual data. The Zurich team develops real-time deep learning networks that help drones navigate new environments and deliver valuable data for inspection, mapping, ISR, and public safety tasks. Interns will contribute to computational photography models and algorithms, aiming to improve camera performance and support a variety of drone missions. The work spans imaging, computer vision, and autonomy, applying deep learning to practical scenarios. What you will do Design, implement, and deploy deep learning models for computational photography, including super-resolution, multi-frame denoising, low-light imaging, and HDR imaging. Handle large sets of real-world video and sensor data for data mining, curation, labeling, training, and evaluation. Train and deploy optimized models to tackle challenges such as multimodal scene understanding, optical flow and range estimation, object detection, segmentation and tracking, visual localization and mapping, few-shot learning, and automated path planning. Location This internship is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

Duration: Minimum 6 months; ideally 9–12 months, depending on the candidate’s experience.At Scandit, we empower individuals with cutting-edge technology. Whether it’s accelerating delivery routes for drivers, ensuring patients receive the correct medications, or streamlining retail operations, our solutions transform workflows and yield actionable insights across diverse sectors. Join us as we innovate, expand, and elevate Scandit to new heights.About the InternshipThis research-oriented internship is designed to propel advancements in machine learning techniques for intricate visual understanding tasks. You will engage in projects that focus on deep learning frameworks for image-to-sequence modeling, including Transformers and attention mechanisms, to tackle complex and highly structured computer vision challenges. Your contributions will play a crucial role in our long-term research initiatives targeting enhanced performance, robustness, and generalization in large-scale visual applications.Your ResponsibilitiesCollaborating closely with seasoned ML researchers and engineers, you will be at the forefront of groundbreaking research that intersects computer vision and sequence modeling. Your key responsibilities will include:Designing and testing innovative ML architectures for structured visual data.Assessing various modeling paradigms, including encoder-decoder frameworks and hybrid Transformer models.Exploring methods to enhance robustness, generalization, and multi-view reasoning capabilities.Conducting systematic experiments, ablation studies, and error analyses to substantiate your research hypotheses.This internship offers a unique opportunity for original model development, extensive experimentation, and impactful scholarly work. You will help drive technological innovation with potential real-world implications for millions of users, making this position ideal for master’s students, PhD candidates, or those aspiring for research careers in academia or industry.Your ProfileYou are a Master's or PhD student in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline, with a strong emphasis on research. You possess a solid understanding of machine learning theory, neural networks, and computer vision.Key Skills:Expertise in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.Hands-on experience in designing, training, and evaluating neural networks, including CNNs and Transformer architectures.Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex challenges.

Global Head of Creative, Core Brand Design About Us At On, we are driven by a passion for innovation and creating exceptional performance products. We are seeking a visionary leader to champion and refine the visual identity of our brand, ensuring that every representation resonates with our core values and aesthetics. Your Role As the Head of Creative, Core Brand Design, you will be at the forefront of shaping the brand’s visual language. You will design comprehensive systems, frameworks, and guidelines that maintain the integrity and recognition of the On brand globally. Your leadership will empower a dynamic design team tasked with evolving our brand assets, including packaging, retail graphics, and brand guidelines. Your collaboration with Brand Foundations and Brand Voice will be crucial in translating creative ambitions into practical, scalable design systems that can be implemented confidently by teams worldwide. This senior leadership position emphasizes stewardship, clarity, and the sustained integrity of the brand. Your Mission Own and advance the visual design systems that ensure the coherence and recognizability of the On brand. Provide a bold vision for the design team, simplifying complexities and transforming creative ambitions into clear, scalable design frameworks. Design, maintain, and refine guidelines and toolkits that enable consistent brand execution across all channels. Empower and mentor a high-performing design team, fostering an environment for growth and creativity. Lead by example, building trust, breaking down barriers, and enabling teams to execute with excellence. Ensure the brand’s visual identity scales globally while retaining clarity, craftsmanship, and uniqueness. Convert creative objectives into robust, practical design systems applicable by teams worldwide. Collaborate closely with Brand Foundations to align upstream creative direction with executable brand systems. Coordinate with product, retail, digital, and marketing teams to ensure alignment and consistency across various categories. Act as a guardian of the brand, ensuring quality, coherence, and integrity, while embracing evolution. Lead with precision and discipline, balancing creative innovation with operational effectiveness. Your Background 10+ years of experience in brand design, graphic design, or creative direction, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles.

Intrinsic Robotics is at the forefront of redefining industrial robotics as part of Alphabet's innovative vision. We are committed to harnessing advances in AI, perception, and simulation to unlock new possibilities in the field of industrial robotics, with software and data at the heart of our solutions. Our mission is to make industrial robotics smarter, more accessible, and user-friendly for a diverse range of businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. Our dynamic team consists of engineers, roboticists, designers, and technologists who are passionate about unleashing the creative and economic potential of industrial robotics. Role OverviewAs a Senior Research Scientist within our Applied Research team, you will spearhead applied research initiatives and design groundbreaking algorithms in geometric computer vision and image/video-centric foundation models tailored for scalable deployment in industrial robotics. Your expertise in Deep Learning will aid in defining processes and formulating strategies to reduce hallucination risks, enhance accuracy, and execute algorithms on industrial robotics workcells, thereby assessing the sim-to-real transfer of models. Additionally, you will guide the development of synthetic data and annotations essential for training foundation models, identifying gaps in the sim-to-real transfer process. Collaboration with research partners and interdisciplinary engineering teams will be crucial as we explore new methodologies and architectures to integrate cutting-edge foundation models into real-world industrial applications. Continuous learning and embracing unfamiliar technologies will be integral to your role. Your ImpactYour contributions will be pivotal in democratizing access to advanced AI capabilities within the robotics sector, boosting the reliability of deploying AI models at scale in industrial environments. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: You will demonstrate insight and innovation, proactively identifying challenges and proposing practical solutions that can be implemented in high-throughput settings.You will act as a liaison between the robotics team and our research partners, collaborating effectively to provide engineering insights into research projects and conceptualize next-generation solutions. You will serve as an advisor to engineering and cross-functional teams, guiding them in translating early-stage AI research into robust engineering capabilities within Flowstate (Intrinsic’s robotics software platform).

As a Senior Graphic Engineer Specialist at On Running, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and enhancing our product design processes. Your expertise in graphic engineering will contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions that elevate our brand and product aesthetics. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will transform complex ideas into visually compelling designs that resonate with our customers.

In brief Are you a forward-thinking designer eager to transform creative concepts into high-performance products? Join our Product Academy program, a comprehensive two-year rotational experience aimed at nurturing the next wave of innovative talent at On. This journey is meticulously crafted to evolve you into a functional expert with immense growth potential within our vibrant organization. You will navigate a specialized learning path, with rotations designed to deepen your expertise in product design. From initial sketches to the final product on store shelves, you will experience a holistic view of what it takes to create cutting-edge, disruptive sportswear. Your two-year pathway will encompass various crucial aspects of our design ecosystem: Rotation 1: Apparel & Accessories Design (6 Months) - Learn the core principles of On’s design language while collaborating with the Apparel team to translate consumer insights into functional, aesthetic, and performance-focused collections. Rotation 2: Footwear Design (6 Months) - Delve into the heart of our business, mastering the intricate challenges of footwear design, and balancing biomechanics with innovation and our unique aesthetic. Rotation 3: Production & Development Insights (5 Months) - Theory meets practice as you travel to Vietnam, collaborating directly with our development teams to see how your designs are industrialized, manufactured, and brought to life in the factory. Rotation 4: Tailored Specialization (7 Months) - In your final rotation, you will focus on a specialized area influenced by your performance and interests, alongside business needs. This may include Innovation Design, Color & Material, Visual Exploration, or Sustainability. Start date: September 1st, 2026. Your mission Collaborative Creation: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in Product Development, Material Science, and Product Management to uphold design integrity from conception to mass production. The Design Lifecycle: Engage in the complete design process: research, ideation, 3D modeling/sketching, fitting, and finalization. Global Perspective: Serve as a liaison between the Design Studio and our international manufacturing partners, relaying crucial feedback and insights.