In short

At On, we don’t just follow trends—we create them. Our relentless pursuit of groundbreaking innovation, fueled by bold thinking and deep technical expertise, redefines what’s possible in performance footwear. If you are passionate about shaping the future, pushing boundaries, and delivering meaningful advancements that elevate human performance, this is your opportunity to lead the charge.

Your Mission

🚀 Challenge the Status Quo Rethink the way footwear is designed, built, and experienced. Push past traditional limitations to unlock truly disruptive solutions.

🌍 Lead Meaningful Innovation Develop and implement transformative technologies that enhance performance, comfort, and sustainability in footwear. Scout and integrate new capabilities, materials, and methodologies that redefine the industry’s approach to product development.

🤝 Strengthen Collaboration Across Innovation, Sourcing & Zurich Work in tight partnership with our innovation teams in Zurich, ensuring seamless alignment on project objectives, priorities, and execution strategies.

Enhance communication and problem-solving efforts between Vietnam-based innovation teams, Zurich Lab, and our sourcing team.

Ensure that innovation decisions are aligned with sourcing capabilities and supply chain realities to accelerate commercialization and minimize friction.

Foster a collaborative environment where cross-functional teams, including sourcing, development, and production partners—work together to overcome challenges and bring cutting-edge products to life.

Build a structured communication framework to improve transparency, streamline decision-making, and strengthen end-to-end execution from concept to market.

⚙️ Master the Art of Execution Oversee the active innovation portfolio - from ideation through development to commercialization.

Own the strategy, milestones, and key deliverables for all major innovation developments in Vietnam.

Ensure that innovation efforts in Vietnam complement and enhance the initiatives driven from Zurich while maintaining seamless integration with sourcing and manufacturing.

💡 Inspire & Elevate a High-Performing Team Mentor and develop a team of innovators, empowering them to think boldly and execute with precision.

Cultivate a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning.

🌱 Embed Sustainability into Everything

Innovation isn’t just about performance - it’s about responsibility. Lead initiatives that marry cutting-edge technology with sustainable practices, ensuring a positive impact on both athletes and the planet

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  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

✅ A Visionary Mindset – You see opportunities where others see limitations.

✅ Deep Industry Expertise – 10+ years in sports footwear, R&D, or a closely related field.

✅ Technical Mastery – A background in engineering, material science, or product development.

✅ Global Perspective – Comfortable working across borders, time zones, and disciplines.

✅ Entrepreneurial Spirit – The confidence to make bold decisions and the agility to navigate uncertainty.

✅ Leadership Excellence – A proven track record of building and inspiring teams to deliver breakthrough results.

✅ Influential Communication – The ability to translate complex innovations into compelling narratives that resonate across cultures and functions.

✅ Cross-Border Collaboration Experience – Proven ability to work across regions, navigate different work cultures, and align global teams on shared goals.

✅ Strategic Partnership with Sourcing & Supply Chain – Understanding of how innovation, sourcing, and manufacturing must work together for successful commercialization.

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About the Team

🌍 A Platform for Real Impact – Your ideas won’t sit on a shelf—they’ll redefine the future of performance footwear.

🚀 Freedom to Innovate – We empower our teams to take bold risks and challenge conventions.

🎯 Work with the Best – Collaborate with industry-leading minds and cutting-edge technology.

​​🌏 A Truly Global Role – Be at the heart of innovation, working between Vietnam’s manufacturing excellence, Zurich’s Lab, and our sourcing team to bring the future of footwear to life.

🛤 Career Growth – Be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment that nurtures continuous learning and advancement.

If you’re driven by curiosity, thrive in an innovation-first culture, and want to create the next generation of performance footwear, apply now and let’s shape the future together.

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Explorer

Explorer

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Successful creation is all about thinking differently. We celebrate crazy ideas and face challenges head-on to shape better, more innovative products and inspire a better brand.

Learn about our Spirits
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Ernest

Footwear Development, Ho Chi Minh City

Unlike other brands, we aren't just executioners out here in Vietnam, we give ideas as well. Sometimes they have a new idea in Zurich and we might find a process to make it more efficient and we share that.
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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.

Build the better you

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.