On - Intern – Footwear Creation - Zürich

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Footwear Product Creation

In short

Whether you’re looking to jump start your career or gain first hands-on experience in a new field, an internship at On offers you a unique growth experience, the chance to make an impact from day 1 and contribute to On’s growth journey. We are looking for fresh ideas, curious minds and passionate individuals ready to make a difference. Our internships generally last 6 months and you will be fully embedded in a team.

– Start date: Sept 1st, 2025
– Duration: 6 months
– Prerequisite: Interest in area relevant to the internship, passion for On, right to work in Switzerland
– Note: This is a paid internship
– If you don’t meet the criteria above, unfortunately, we cannot move forward with your application. Please be truthful in your answers, the recruiter reviewing your application will appreciate your honesty.

Curious about life as an intern at On? Join our livestream on May 27th (https://www.careerfairy.io/portal/livestream/AhQMEvXtlEgE8YmZXICc?utm_source=client&utm_campaign=events&utm_content=on_ag-ch) to hear former interns share their internship experience, get an insider’s look at different departments and pick up some tips and tricks from our recruiters to help you ace the application process!

Your mission

– Support throughout the Product Development Lifecycle: Assist the development team in various stages from initial concept to production, including data entry, organizing materials, and preparing presentations for key meetings.
– Sample Management and Organization: Help track, unpack, organize, and inventory physical and digital development samples, ensuring accuracy in material libraries and sample tracking systems (e.g., PLM).
– Research Analysis: Conduct deep competitor product analysis to identify consumer needs, product specification cataloging, and inform engineering decisions.
– Technical Documentation and Communication: Assist in creating and maintaining detailed technical packages (tech packs), including specifications for materials, construction, and colorways, and communicate daily with overseas factories and sourcing partners.
– Prototyping &Testing Support: Aid in the review and feedback process for prototypes, potentially assisting with fit testing, note-taking during fittings, and preparing samples for performance and durability assessments.

Your story

– Proactivity & Initiative: Seek tasks, identify problems, and propose solutions.
– Adaptability & Resilience: Embrace change, learn on the fly, and bounce back quickly.
– Curiosity & Eagerness to Learn: Ask thoughtful questions, absorb information, and constantly seek excellence.
– Solutions-Oriented & Resourceful: Focus on solving problems creatively, even with limited resources.
– Collaborative & Team-Oriented: Communicate effectively, offer help, and contribute positively to the team.
– Detail-Oriented & Organized: Maintain accuracy in all tasks and manage multiple responsibilities at once efficiently.

Meet the team

Our mission is to bring visionary footwear concepts to life. Through exceptional craft and innovation in Design, Product Strategy, and Sourcing, we create high-performance products that propel us toward becoming the global leader in premium sportswear.