In short

As a key contributor to the sportswear revolution, you will be instrumental in developing the next generation of high performance Textiles. You will partner with fellow polymer specialists, textile engineers, designers and product developers to deliver new material solutions that will fuel On’s broader innovation efforts. Additionally, you will have a key role in coordinating and collaborating with external research centers, material startups and scale up partners to create materials that align with our brand direction and inspire the future of high performance and sustainable Apparel.

Your Mission

  • Research and develop new fibers and textiles that will improve the circularity, comfort and performance of On’s apparel in partnership with European and Asian partners.
  • Explore emerging technologies and trends in textiles, sustainability, and performance materials to integrate them into the product lines.
  • Conduct yarn, textile material testing and evaluations to assess performance, durability, comfort, and functionality of materials for specific applications
  • Come up with innovative concepts in order to elevate the performance of our athletes.
  • Create and manage new and existing collaborations with leading partners and suppliers in specific technologies such as research institute, yarn factories, and material vendors to successfully implement technologies into production.
  • Lead or contribute to multiple innovation projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, budgets, testing and quality standards are met in relation to the Inline creation calendar.
  • Present findings, material innovations, and prototypes to stakeholders, including senior leadership and external partners.
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  • 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
  • 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

  • Master in Polymer Science, textile engineering, or related discipline
  • 5 years of experience in yarn and textile development
  • Great knowledge of extrusion, texturing and other related processes
  • Experience in chemical & mechanical testing
  • Knowledge or experience in recycling processes, textile manufacturing processes: knitting, woven, non-woven, dyeing processes and finishes
  • You have a genuine hunger for knowledge and feel confident in constantly challenging the status-quo
  • Proven experience in working with external partners in scaling up novel material
  • Sport science, wear testing/consumer insight study analyse experience is a plus
  • Previous experience of working in a fast paced environment, such as fashion, sportswear or similar is a plus
  • Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required
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About the Team

On’s Apparel Textile Innovation team is responsible for On’s future innovation, out-of-the-box thinking and the outstanding athlete-informed technology that differentiates On unique Apparel collection from the others. By joining this Team, you will have the opportunity to be part of an agile and interdisciplinary team of experts in the areas of textile engineering, material development, garment concept creation and sports science.

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Athlete

Athlete

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Performance is in our DNA. We channel the Athlete mindset to create for anyone who loves to move – precision-first products that deliver on quality, form and function to help our fans push limits and look good doing it.

Learn about our Spirits
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Sindy

Apparel Developer

We always look for better decisions, we always listen to people and listen to different colleagues. We listen, we digest, and we find the most suitable one for all the team and everybody benefits. That process makes us really innovative.
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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.