Senior Lead Art Director
In short
At On, we believe in the power of storytelling. Whether it’s celebrating the influence of global sneaker culture, the passions of our street-level communities, or the design innovation behind our footwear – our stories captivate and inspire. Our Creative Studio is at the heart of it all, shaping campaigns that leave a lasting impact. We’re looking for a highly experienced visual storyteller to craft art direction and to concept industry-leading creative across our global sneaker and lifestyle campaigns.
As Art Director – Sneakers, you’ll work closely with Creative Directors and Copywriters to deliver impactful concepts and stories across channels. The ideal candidate is an expert conceptual thinker and visual artist with a deep understanding of channel best practices and streetwear culture. You strive for creative excellence in every brief, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You enter the creative process with foresight, identifying potential issues before they arise. You have a love of craft, are deeply immersed in global subcultures, and know what drives both hype and authenticity. You confidently navigate the creative journey from beginning to end: from strategic foundations, to conceptual development and production, all the way to the final rollout.
The Art Director – Sneakers will report to the Head of Creative – Sneakers in the Creative Studio.
Your mission
- Partner with Copywriters to concept and execute innovative campaigns across all channels, bringing big ideas to life for everything from sneaker launches to brand-building lifestyle campaigns.
- Confidently present creative ideas based on strategy, cultural insights, and consumer behavior.
- Deliver concepts, films, OOH, digital, and 360 campaigns with obsessive craft on ambitious timelines.
- Uphold and evolve On’s distinctive visual identity, while building our lifestyle and sneaker positioning.
- Lead creative in the Sneaker category to success, fostering a sense of bravery and dedication within your team.
- Manage multiple high-priority campaigns simultaneously, making sound creative decisions independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Exemplify leadership in creative, championing the On Spirits, and actively contributing to company culture.
Your story
- A dynamic, experienced art director with 6+ years of experience as a creative on global advertising, sneaker, or lifestyle marketing campaigns, brand side or at an agency.
- A passionate visual storyteller with a portfolio spanning film, digital/social, OOH, editorial fashion, and disruptive brand activations.
- Deep understanding of global digital user journeys, hype culture, and how to leverage touchpoints to drive meaningful action and community engagement.
- Experience challenging the status quo and navigating complex stakeholder environments to deliver creative and commercial results. Comfortable leading high-impact initiatives that significantly influence the business and brand trajectory in the lifestyle space.
- You know how to lead and inspire within your team, identify underlying issues and root causes, and seek solutions to problems.
- You have a deep love for, and extensive experience in, global sneaker culture, streetwear, fashion, art and design.
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.
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.
